Technical Pre-Sales Frontier AI Architect

Bytes Software Services; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bytes Software Services in the UK is seeking a Technical Pre-Sales Frontier AI Architect to translate AI ambition into real-world value. You will define strategies, identify transformative use cases and design secure, scalable AI solutions across Microsoft technologies, partnering with Sales, Delivery and Managed Services to drive outcomes.

You'll lead AI discovery workshops, architect enterprise AI, develop proposals, and guide governance and security planning.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Technical Pre-Sales and Solution Architecture.
• Deep knowledge of Azure AI Foundry, Generative AI and Microsoft AI tech.
• Understanding of Microsoft Fabric, Copilot tools and GitHub Copilot.
• Experience designing secure, governed and scalable AI solutions.
• Ability to engage technical and business stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent presentation, workshop facilitation and proposal-writing skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Partner/Consultancy or Services-led environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI discovery and envisioning workshops with customers.
• Design enterprise AI and agent-based architectures across Microsoft's AI ecosystem.
• Develop proposals, proof-of-value engagements and end-to-end solution designs.
• Guide customers through AI readiness, governance, security and operational planning.
• Collaborate with Microsoft, Sales, Delivery and Managed Services teams to drive outcomes.
• Create repeatable architectures, accelerators, frameworks and best practices.
• Support the continued growth of Bytes Software Services' Data & AI capability.
• Help customers transform AI ambition into measurable business value and outcomes.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor throughout the AI adoption journey.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging AI technologies and contribute thought leadership.

Skills

Technical Pre-Sales

Solution Architecture

AI Engineering

Technology Consulting

Azure AI Foundry

Generative AI

Agentic AI

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Copilot Studio

GitHub Copilot

Microsoft Fabric

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Proposal writing

Security governance

Job description

AI is rapidly reshaping how organisations operate, innovate and compete. As businesses move beyond experimentation and look to unlock real value from AI, they need trusted experts who can help them navigate the opportunities, challenges and governance requirements that come with adopting these emerging technologies.

This role is about more than showcasing technology. It's about helping customers define their AI strategy, identify transformative use cases and design secure, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. If you're passionate about AI, innovation and solving complex customer challenges, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of AI adoption at Bytes Software Services.

Mission

As a Technical Pre-Sales Frontier AI Architect, you will help customers move from AI ambition to real-world success. Working across the latest Microsoft AI technologies, you will engage with customers to understand their business objectives, design innovative AI solutions and provide strategic guidance throughout their AI transformation journey.

You will work closely with Sales, Microsoft, Delivery and Managed Services teams, helping to position Bytes Software Services as a trusted advisor and leader within the AI space.

What You'll Deliver

• Lead AI discovery and envisioning workshops with customers.
• Design enterprise AI and agent-based architectures across Microsoft's AI ecosystem.
• Develop proposals, proof-of-value engagements and end-to-end solution designs.
• Guide customers through AI readiness, governance, security and operational planning.
• Collaborate closely with Microsoft, Sales, Delivery and Managed Services teams to drive successful customer outcomes.
• Create repeatable architectures, accelerators, frameworks and best practices.
• Support the continued growth and development of the Data & AI capability at Bytes Software Services.
• Help customers transform AI ambition into measurable business value and business outcomes.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers throughout their AI adoption journey.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging AI technologies and contribute thought leadership across the business.
• Strong experience in Technical Pre-Sales, Solution Architecture, AI Engineering or Technology Consulting.
• Deep knowledge of Azure AI Foundry, Generative AI, Agentic AI and Microsoft AI technologies.
• Understanding of Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio and GitHub Copilot.
• Experience designing secure, governed and scalable AI solutions.
• Ability to engage and influence both technical and business stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation, workshop facilitation and proposal-writing skills.
• Experience working within a Microsoft Partner, Consultancy or Services-led environment is highly desirable.
• A passion for innovation and helping customers realise the value of AI.

Why Bytes

At Bytes Software Services, you'll be joining a business at the forefront of AI innovation. This is an opportunity to work with Microsoft's most advanced AI technologies, influence strategic customer outcomes and help shape the future direction of our growing Data & AI practice.

You'll collaborate with highly skilled technical and commercial teams, support some of the UK's most exciting AI transformation projects and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on both our customers and our business. We encourage innovation, continuous learning and technical excellence, providing the environment and support needed to further develop your expertise and career.

Please note: For this role, we are only accepting applications from candidates currently based in the UK with unrestricted right to work. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.