Partner Solution Architect- Data & AI

We are a team of Partner Cloud Solution Architects, dedicated to empowering our partners and joint customers to achieve more with Microsoft Cloud. Our goal is to enable our partners to build and deliver Azure-based solutions to customers in a repeatable manner in order to drive sustainable growth for Azure with high impact customer projects and solutions. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with top partners in the ANZ market, utilize cutting-edge cloud technologies, and learn something new every day.

As a Partner Cloud Solution Architect (PSA) for Azure Data&AI, you will proactively engage with the technical leadership at Microsoft partners and their customers across ANZ. Our partners include system integrators, managed service providers, and ISVs. You'll be creating modern Data & Analytics platform solutions infused with AI, leading Proof of concepts (POCs) and pioneering Minimal Viable Products (MVPs), while ensuring long-term technical viability. You'll have a passion for all things Data and be fluent in the following:

• Solution Design: Assist partners to architect solutions that meet business and IT needs, create Data Platform and AI roadmaps, and ensure the long-term technical viability of new deployments
• Support Partners with Customer Engagement: Provide skilling assistance and RFP response.
• Innovation: Infuse key analytics technologies where appropriate, such as Azure ML, Database Platforms, Big Data, Data Lake, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse. You'll have had hands on experience with Fabric.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
• Experience in a customer-facing role and leading technical projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure: Deep understanding of Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure SQL Database
• Data Management and Analytics: Experience with data warehousing, big data, and advanced analytics solutions using Microsoft Technologies
• AI and Machine Learning: Familiarity with Azure AI services, Azure Machine Learning, and other AI tools
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, or Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps/GitHub
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal and external teams
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for stakeholders

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, engage with top partners in the ANZ market, and continuously learn and grow in the field of Data & AI solutions.