.As a Solution Architect specializing in Data & AI, you will play a crucial role in enabling customers to achieve their goals through strategic investments in Microsoft technology. Leveraging your experience in Azure or Data & AI solutions, you will lead technical discussions with customers, guiding them to extract maximum value from their Microsoft investments and identifying solutions to overcome challenges hindering the success of their data and AI projects. This opportunity provides a platform for accelerating your career growth, refining technical and collaborative skills, and deepening your proficiency in cloud technologies.Microsoft's overarching mission is to empower every person and organization globally to achieve more. As part of our team, you will contribute to this mission with a growth mindset, innovative thinking, and collaborative efforts. Our daily endeavors align with values of respect, integrity, and accountability, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive both at work and beyond.We are actively seeking Solution Architects - Data & AI to join our represented and inclusive teams in Microsoft Industry Solutions, supporting our largest customers in the enterprise segment and regulated industries.The role offers flexibility, enabling you to work up to 50% from home, with travel percentages varying according to the specific role requirements. Join us in shaping the future of data and AI solutions at Microsoft.ResponsibilitiesUnderstanding Customer/Partner Technical EnvironmentGathers customer/partner insights from a broad range of stakeholders as well as the main business sponsor to shape and form both the definition (presales) and ongoing execution of projects (delivery). Anticipates industry trends and leverages insights to influence long-term technology strategy.Works with customer/partner stakeholders (e.G., Enterprise Architects, Security Team, Development Team, Operations Team) to socialize both the business solution and the project approach to determine if changes are needed.Uses an evidence-based approach to represent the customer/partner as a customer advocate, sharing insights with Product Engineering teams to improve Microsoft technologies.Architecture Design and DeploymentLeverages a structured approach to architecture projects using existing methodologies that utilize established architectural styles and design patterns.Defines and documents the architecture to communicate the value proposition of the business solution along with the project approach.Collaborates with the Project Manager to drive project/technical governance of the design, build, and deployment of proof of concepts (POCs) and pilots.Works with stakeholders to gather, ratify, and enhance requirements across multiple large projects.Practice DevelopmentGenerates new and/or improvements to existing intellectual property and drives the re-use of intellectual property in both pre-sales and delivery
