Job Description

We are actively seeking Senior Data Solution Architect - Data & AI professionals to join our team, catering to customers of different sizes in enterprise, regulated, and partner services organizations. By expressing your interest in this role, you open yourself up to multiple opportunities within Microsoft across the United States, potentially extending beyond the initially posted location. The role offers flexibility, with travel percentages varying according to the specific role requirements. Join us in shaping the future of data and AI solutions at Microsoft.As a Senior Data 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 expertise 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. You will be responsible for presales and delivery for Data and AI Solution Area. This opportunity provides a platform for accelerating your career growth, refining technical and collaborative skills, and deepening your proficiency in data and 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.Responsibilities:Technical ExpertiseSQL including OSS (postgre, MySQL etc), Azure SQL
NoSQL Databases including OSS (Maria, Mongo etc), Cosmos DBBig Data including SQL DW, Snowflake, Big Query, Redshift
Advanced Analytics including Azure Data Bricks, visualization tools as PowerBI, Tableau
Data GovernanceMachine Learning including Azure ML, ML Server, TensorFlow, or similar frameworksExperience in moving data from on-premises data platforms to the cloudExpertise in Big Data and Data Warehouses, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Data ExplorerAdvanced Analytics proficiency with tools like Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau)Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, storage optimization, and query optimizationsExperience in delivering and managing the lifecycle of software/services using DevOps/MLOpsDemonstrated prior experience in Big Data, modern data warehouse, business intelligence, data ingestion & transformation (ETL/ELT), IoT, analytics models, and data visualizationAbility to integrate data analytics into applications and systemsAbility to work collaboratively in a challenging, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams from sales and services to researchAbility to educate customers and partners on the power of data analytics using Azure CloudAbility to formulate data analytics solutions by interacting with senior executives and key stakeholdersAbility to develop and maintain high-level technical proficiency in Azure cloud data analytics and AI/ML servicesAI architecture and pipeline planning
Understanding the workflow and pipeline architectures of ML and deep learning workloadsIn-depth knowledge of components and architectural trade-offs involved across the data management, governance, model building, deployment and production workflows of AIArchitecture Design and Deployment

• Leverages a structured approach to Architecture Projects using existing methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Iterative) 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. Builds and maintains an architecture description document, an architecture decisions log, and a requirements/constraints traceability matrix to ensure the rationale for the business solution's Architecture is known and understood.
• Defines and documents the architecture through an architecture description document, an architecture decisions log, and a requirements/constraints traceability matrix to communicate the value proposition of the business solution along with the project approach. Leads complex cost-based and technology-based discussions to explain the Architecture in terms of its build, deployment, and ongoing operational use to determine customer appetite for the business solution. Uses a business-value approach that values return on investment (ROI) and customer costs-savings over technical ease of execution.
• Collaborates with the Project Manager to jointly drive project/technical governance of the design, build, and deployment into use of proof of concepts (POCs) and pilots, using enterprise architecture processes and ensuring quality control through peer review. Works with customers to understand and demonstrate business value (e.g., release of revenue, cost savings) that the business solution realize.
• Works with the business sponsor and customer/partner stakeholders (e.g., Business users, Enterprise Architects, Security Team, Operations Team) to gather and ratify requirements and constraints. Manages and resolves complex ambiguity in the requirements and constraints and documents assumptions and implications where it cannot be resolved.
• Collaborates with the Account Team and/or Bid Team to understand the business solution/problem. Drives agreement, based on the customers priorities, requirements/constraints, approach, principles, concepts, and expectations. Builds and documents a realistically costed, advanced/complex Solution Approach with traceability of requirements, constraints, decisions, and tradeoffs that balances risk, technical credibility, and technical innovation to meet customer need, predominantly based on existing solution offerings and/or reference architecture.
• Anticipates and identifies scenarios that could slow or impede pre-sales/delivery. Orchestrates the broader Microsoft team to address technical blockers and works with account/project team to resolve non-technical issues. Reports significant problems to Microsoft management and resolves escalations when needed. Plans a way forward in complex and ambiguous situations with an innovative approach and durable design. Delegates and leverages specialist skills of others to drive technical alignment across internal/external teams. Coordinates disparate approaches into a single plan of action for complex scenarios.
• Works in close collaboration with the Project Manager and Account Team to identify, categorize, and communicate business and technical risks. Defines risk mitigation activities that are foundational to the project plan. Defines risk contingency plans for invocation should the risk occur.

Practice Development

• Generates new and/or improvements to existing intellectual property. Connects gaps and patterns across business and technology areas to drive changes. Identifies which ideas should be culled, with consideration for scale across customers. Drives the re-use of intellectual property and recommends practices in both pre-sales and delivery. Participates and contributes to internal/external communities.

Trusted Advisor * Develops a network of internal/external relationships with senior-level decision makers to build influence in addressing problems/blockers and facilitating additional views on the matter of interest. Acts as an advisor to external stakeholders. Provides direction to facilitate relationships between others. Stays up to date on Microsofts technologies, products, and services in order to communicate Microsoft's mission, strategy, and capabilities.

• Serves as the "technical conscience" to challenge the status quo and unrealistic expectations. Proactively resolves conflicts and seeks resolution to balance the overall outcome. Drives consensus where possible and leads decisions to resolve conflict when needed.
• Leads the adoption of Microsoft solutions technologies based on understanding of competitor solutions and how customer business value can be driven through Microsoft's offerings. Differentiates Microsoft's solutions in customer/partner conversations to influence the industry-wide direction for specific architecture(s).

Thought Leadership

• Leads virtual teams around technologies and customer/partner challenges by sharing ideas, insight, and strategic, technical input with technical teams, internal communities across the field, and the larger virtual team across Microsoft using knowledge of Microsoft architectures and their context in the competitive landscape.
• Participates in external architect community events (e.g., conferences, seminars, technical meetups, Webcasts, blogs, hackathons) and shares learnings with internal team. Acts a mentor to junior colleagues by educating them on technical and non-technical concepts and sharing best practices. Demonstrates deep industry knowledge and drives recognition for Microsoft solutions through presentations and engagements with external audiences.

OtherEmbody our andQualifications:Required/Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years\' experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)OR equivalent experience.2+ years managing multiple projects or portfolios.1+ year(s) experience leading blended, multidisciplinary teams.Additional or Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years\' experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)OR equivalent experience.6+ years technical sales experience.6+ years project management experience.3+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers.Technical or Professional Certification in Domain (e.g., Security).Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the .

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