Expression of interest - Presales Solution Architect - Azure, Data & AI

Are you passionate about designing intelligent, data-driven solutions that help businesses make smarter decisions?Do you thrive on solving complex challenges using cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies?Are you ready to be a trusted advisor, shaping the future of data and AI for leading enterprises? At SoftwareOne, you’ll join a global, diverse team of professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. We empower our teams to innovate, collaborate, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. As a Presales Solution Architect – Azure Data & AI, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing data analytics and AI solutions on the Azure platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design end-to-end solutions, and provide technical guidance to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing architectures. Key Responsibility :Leverage deep expertise in Azure services (e.g., Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft Purview, Fabric, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI) to architect robust platforms.Architect solutions for scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency, considering data volume, query complexity, and user concurrency.Define data integration strategies to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources, ensuring data consistency and quality.Implement security measures and best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, data quality issues, and other challenges during implementation and operation.Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and partners to understand needs and provide technical guidance.Job Requirements Experience in solution architecture or presales roles, with a focus on data analytics and Azure cloud technologies (no specific years required).Extensive hands-on experience with Azure services such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft Purview, Fabric, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, and Power BI.Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing, and data governance principles.Ability to design secure, scalable, and high-performing architectures.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and partners to understand needs and provide technical guidance.Company description SoftwareOne is a global software and cloud solutions provider and distributor, powered by around 12,000 people across more than 70 countries. But what really makes us SoftwareOne is our people: curious minds, different perspectives, and talented teams working together to solve real challenges and create meaningful impact. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, explore new possibilities, and build a career that’s uniquely yours, while helping shape what’s next in technology.