Presales Data Solutions Architect – Azure

Home‑based in the UK (no sponsorship can be offered).

Must be eligible for SC Clearance.

Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, and Azure AI Foundry.

This role is for a Presales Data Solutions Architect to be a key part in a growing data practice. You will be focused on data and analytics, with expertise in Microsoft Azure data services, with technical depth and commercial insight to design modern data solutions that bring real business value. This is a hands‑on pre‑sales position where you’ll translate complex business problems into innovative cloud‑based data architectures. You’ll work closely with clients, internal teams, and technology partners to create proof‑of‑concepts, solution designs, and persuasive proposals that demonstrate both technical excellence and business impact.

What you will be doing

• Act as a data and analytics evangelist, inspiring both clients and colleagues with your knowledge and enthusiasm for modern data platforms.
• Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to qualify opportunities and shape tailored solutions.
• Design and present end‑to‑end Microsoft data architectures such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Fabric, and Power BI.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations, demos, and workshops that clearly articulate the value of proposed architectures.
• Lead the creation of technical and commercial content for proposals and bids.
• Translate customer requirements into scalable, secure, and cost‑effective data solutions using the Microsoft data ecosystem.
• Advise clients on data platform design, governance, performance, and cloud adoption strategies.
• Contribute to go‑to‑market plans and internal frameworks that strengthen our data offering.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and market trends, bringing fresh ideas and insight to the team.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycle.
• Represent the data practice at industry events, conferences, and webinars to showcase our expertise.

Key Experience

• Strong experience in a pre‑sales or solution architecture role focused on data and analytics.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure data services, including Fabric, Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Databricks, and Azure AI.
• Skilled in data architecture patterns, data lakes, and lakehouse design.
• Demonstrable experience creating value‑driven proposals and technical demos for enterprise customers.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills—able to translate complex technical ideas into clear business value.
• Commercial awareness and experience building solutions ranging from mid‑size to enterprise‑scale.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT best practices, data governance (e.g. Purview), and data security standards.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework or the Well‑Architected Framework.
• 8+ years in technology consulting, ideally across sectors such as public services, financial services, or non‑profits, and practical experience with data engineering or integration tools.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Base Pay Range

£70,000.00 – £90,000.00 (Based on skills and experience). Contact recruiter for details.

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.