Microsoft Cloud Architect - Pre-Sales
Core
Pre-sales Microsoft Cloud Architect bridging client business challenges with cloud/AI technology solutions, focusing on opportunity identification, solution design, and strategic advisory.
Role type
Senior Pre-Sales Cloud Architect (Microsoft Azure & AI)
Builds
Cloud and AI transformation strategies, scalable Azure solutions, business cases, and executive proposals
Domain
Professional Services / Cloud Computing / Artificial Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Microsoft Azure architecture, AI/ML solution design, business case development, RFP/POC management, executive stakeholder engagement, cloud cost optimization, security & compliance assessment
Preferred skills
Consulting background, industry expertise (Financial Services, Healthcare, etc.), thought leadership experience, Azure Synapse/IoT knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Azure, Azure AI Services, Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI, Azure Synapse, Python, Databricks
Responsibilities
Lead discovery sessions and workshops to identify cloud/AI opportunities; Design scalable Microsoft cloud solutions integrated with AI; Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and TCO models; Present architecture solutions and executive recommendations; Mentor junior architects and contribute to internal knowledge assets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory