* Would you like to be our first technical presales specialist within Azure, able to shape a career defining role?
* Do you want to be part of a team experiencing strong growth and high-quality delivery?
* Interested to join a company with a people first culture offering unlimited annual leave and Year on Year growth?
Practical Information:
Location: Wooburn Green, UK | Team Size: 20 | Reports to: Head of Consulting Services | Visa Requirements: Valid working visa for the UK | Languages required: Fluent/professional level English, spoken and written
As our new Azure Senior Solution Architect, you will lead our Azure technical design segment as part of the technical presales team. In the role, you will partner with our sales team to engage with customers and prospects, designing and demonstrating tailored technical solutions. Together, you will drive sales by showcasing the technical advantages of the Microsoft Azure Stack coupled with Crayon Solutions. As an expert in Microsoft Azure, you will provide valuable insights and technical guidance to our sales team, existing customer base and potential clients.
Other responsibilities will include:
* Provide technical expertise within Azure in the business, including understanding industry trends, competitors and keeping Crayon at the forefront of innovation
* Build and deliver technical presentations, proposals, statements of work, and RFP/RFI responses that showcase our product offerings and benefits
* Supporting the sales process by creating content and recommendations for Azure-based solutions
* Presenting solutions and options to customers and partners, conducting workshops and discussions
* Following up senior technical stakeholders, ensuring all relevant information and questions are handled timely and effectively
Your Competencies:
* 5+ years of experience in a Solution Architect or technical consulting role
* Extensive experience working on projects delivering solutions and migrations to Microsoft Azure
* Strong understanding of Azure landing zone architectures, governance, security and best practices for scalable cloud environments
* Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification AZ-305 and AZ-400
About You:
* Strong team player, able to work both independently, and as part of a geo-dispersed team
* You have a keen interest in staying at the top of your profession by seeking out further development and desire to consistently upskill
* You are a detail-oriented, motivated professional who can multitask and take on complex challenges proactively
* You have excellent communication and customer service skills as a technical expert in Azure products and their uses, adoption, and best practices
What’s on offer?
* Uncapped annual leave (after probation)
* Flexible working culture
* Pension and Life insurance
* Private Medical Insurance with wellbeing benefits
* Full spectrum of wellness perks
* UK Culture Committee – many events organized throughout the year
At Crayon, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). We believe that diversity in all its forms strengthens our team and enhances innovation and effectiveness. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender (identity), genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, or any other basis protected by local laws and regulations.
When filling vacancies, we prioritize equally qualified candidates who bring diverse backgrounds and experiences, helping to enrich our team dynamics and foster a vibrant, inclusive work environment.
If you require any assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.
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