Responsibilities (Text Only)
Your responsibilities as a Partner Solution Architect will be to:
Design Cloud Architectures - Ensure robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure tailored to partner needs, allowing businesses to handle growth and changing demands efficiently.
Lead Architectural Design Sessions - Facilitate the creation of effective and efficient cloud solutions through collaborative planning and design sessions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
Develop Proof of Concepts and Pilots – Demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of proposed cloud solutions, gaining partner buy-in and driving adoption.
Provide Technical Guidance and Support - Ensure successful implementation and optimization of cloud solutions, enhancing partner satisfaction and solution performance.
Transition Partners from Legacy Systems - Facilitate smooth transitions to modern cloud environments, improving efficiency and reducing operational risks.
Partner Enablement and Business Acumen - Guide the broader technical team to ensure technical pre-sales, deployment, and consumption are aligned with solution development efforts. Coach partners on building resilience to technical issues and discuss Microsoft products, articulating the value proposition of Microsoft Cloud services by understanding business processes and identifying opportunities where technology drives business value.
Ensure strong integration with the wider channel ecosystem within Microsoft - Work closely with PSS and PDM sales roles to drive outcomes aligned with Microsoft strategy across the UK & I area.
Qualifications (Text Only)
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
OR equivalent experience
OR master's degree in relevant fields with technical consulting, technical sell, product development, or related experience
Preferred/Additional:
Experience in technology IP solutions or services development, with understanding of digital transformation, cloud platforms, and emerging trends like AI and SaaS.
Strong background in cloud technologies, especially Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365.
Knowledge levels: L300 in Fabric and Azure AI platform, L200 in SQL, Datalake, Lakehouse, Cosmos DB.
Ability to whiteboard solutions for a technical audience and own the Data Platform practice strategy for key partners.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics. If needed, please request accommodations during the application process.
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