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Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery is a global organization with over 6,000 professionals, including strategic sellers, industry and security experts, engineers, data scientists, architects, consultants, and delivery specialists. We collaborate with partners to help Microsoft’s strategic customers worldwide address their unique challenges with industry-specific solutions.
Our organization drives innovation across the digital and AI transformation journey, developing solutions powered by Microsoft Cloud and AI.
The Solution Architecture role, focusing on Data & AI as well as Infrastructure and Applications, offers an exciting opportunity to leverage business requirements into innovative technical solutions. Responsibilities include presales activities, project planning, risk identification, and solution implementation aligned with customer goals. You will also build strong relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders, enhancing satisfaction and delivering exceptional experiences. Join us to be at the forefront of transforming ideas into reality!
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and accountability, promoting inclusion where everyone can thrive.
Responsibilities
1. Understanding Customer/Partner Technical Environment
o Analyze insights from diverse stakeholders to shape impactful projects.
o Stay updated on industry trends and adapt solutions accordingly.
2. Architecture Design and Deployment
o Design and deploy architectures using methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative.
o Document and communicate the value of solutions, ensuring alignment with customer goals.
3. Practice Development
o Innovate and improve intellectual property.
o Promote reuse of assets and contribute to communities fostering innovation.
4. Trusted Advisor
o Build relationships with senior decision-makers to address challenges and provide strategic guidance.
o Keep abreast of Microsoft technologies to effectively communicate capabilities.
5. Thought Leadership
o Lead virtual teams and share insights to address customer challenges.
o Participate in external events and mentor colleagues, showcasing industry expertise.
6. Other
o Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.
Security screening requirements include an active Security Check (SC) clearance or the ability to obtain one through the UK Security Vetting Unit (UKSV). Eligibility requires UK residency of at least five years, UK nationality or valid work authorization, and legal right to work in the UK.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field with extensive experience in technology solutions, architecture, consulting, or a related domain (e.g., Security).
* OR Master’s degree in a relevant field with similar experience.
* Equivalent experience also acceptable.
* Experience managing multiple projects or portfolios.
* Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
* Technical sales/pre-sales experience.
* Extensive Data & Applications Solution Architecture experience with consulting.
* Project management experience in complex enterprise transformations.
* People management experience.
* Certifications in relevant domains (e.g., Data).
* Technical skills including Azure Infrastructure, Data Engineering, Data Services, Oracle on Azure, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, DevOps, Data Security, Python, Java, Azure API Management, Security.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Accommodation requests due to disability are supported.
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