Cloud & AI Solution Engineer – Azure Platform

Microsoft; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled technical pre-sales consultant. The role involves driving technical sales through demos and proof of concept designs, as well as leading architecture sessions to enhance Azure adoption. Candidates must possess extensive experience in cloud infrastructure and Azure services. This position offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical pre-sales or consulting experience.
• Proven experience in cloud migration.
• Strong understanding of Azure security and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical sales through demos and proofs of concept.
• Lead architecture sessions to accelerate Azure adoption.
• Resolve technical blockers in collaboration with engineering.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Technical pre-sales

Azure services

Hybrid networking

Containerization strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Azure App Platform

Job description

Responsibilities (Text Only)

- Drive technical sales by using technical demos, proofs of concept, and technical architecture accelerators to influence solution design and enable deployments. - Lead architecture sessions and technical workshops to accelerate Azure adoption. - Build trusted relationships with platforms leads to co-design secure, scalable solutions. - Resolve technical blockers by collaborating with engineering and sharing customer insights. - Maintain expertise in cloud migration (Windows, SQL, Linux, PostgreSQL, app workloads), resiliency, security, and compliance. - Deepen knowledge of enterprise apps (SAP, Oracle) and Azure VMware Solution (AVS). - Represent Microsoft in customer forums and technical communities through thought leadership.

Qualifications (Text Only)

Required Qualifications - 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience - OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience - OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ year(s) technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience - OR equivalent experience - Proven experience in cloud infrastructure, including migration of workloads such as Windows, SQL, Linux, and PostgreSQL. - Experience designing or selling solutions involving hybrid networking, secure connectivity, or network performance optimization in enterprise environments. - Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Platform, and containerization strategies. - Strong understanding of Azure services, including security, compliance, and hybrid cloud scenarios. - Ability to engage technical and business stakeholders to design and deploy scalable, secure cloud solutions. Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs) - 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience - o OR equivalent experience - 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructure, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management - Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and ISVs like NetApp, VMware, and RedHat. - Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and Public Sector compliance standards. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a requestvia the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.