Azure Data & AI Solutions Architect - Pre-Sales Lead

3Cloud; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work location

401(K) with match

Generous PTO & holidays

Medical plan options

Vision and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Healthcare FSA/HSA

Tech/home office allowance

Performance bonus eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

3Cloud is seeking a Senior Solution Architect focused on Data & AI and Azure-based transformations. You will drive advisory conversations, build reference architectures, and collaborate with sales to close strategic engagements.

The role blends technical leadership with cross-team mentorship in a remote-friendly, nationwide setting. The ideal candidate has strong Data & AI expertise, Azure proficiency, and a track record in pre-sales, solution development, and modern software practices.

Qualifications

• Expertise in cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure; AWS/GCP knowledge a plus.
• Proven pre-sales and sales-support experience in professional services.
• Strong technical presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide teams; provide constructive feedback.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive improvement approach.
• Detail oriented with commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Azure certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Strong Data & AI background with cloud solution development experience.
• Familiarity with modern software development and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as Industry Subject Matter Expert driving client conversations around Azure-based Data & AI transformations.
• Nurture relationships with key client stakeholders and serve as trusted advisor.
• Provide technical expertise during the sales process, onsite or remote.
• Support sales teams in pursuing and closing Data & AI and Azure engagements.
• Collaborate on strategy, pursuit, and closure of opportunities to grow revenue.

Skills

Azure specialist

Pre-sales experience

Technical presentation

Feedback & leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Detail oriented

Azure architect cert

Travel readiness

Data & AI background

CI/CD understanding

Job description

3Cloud is seeking a Senior Solution Architect focused on Data & AI and Azure-based transformations. You will drive advisory conversations, build reference architectures, and collaborate with sales to close strategic engagements.

The role blends technical leadership with cross-team mentorship in a remote-friendly, nationwide setting. The ideal candidate has strong Data & AI expertise, Azure proficiency, and a track record in pre-sales, solution development, and modern software practices.