.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 Environment: Gathers 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 (customer industry verticals, information technology [IT] industry). Leverages insights to influence long-term technology strategy and influences others to focus and adapt business models, plans, and solutions to key insights.Architecture Design and Deployment: Leverages a structured approach to architecture projects using existing methodologies that make use of existing reference architecture and established architectural styles and design patterns. Proposes and develops new solutions to scale across multiple customers/partners.Practice Development: Generates new and/or improvements to existing intellectual property. Anticipates and addresses organization- and industry-wide gaps, patterns, and needs to drive changes.Trusted Advisor: Develops a deep network of internal/external relationships with senior-level decision makers at high-impact customers/partners to build influence in addressing problems/blockers and facilitating additional views on the matter of interest
