Principal Architect – Data & AI Solutions

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Salary168,400 - 217,800 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
10+ years
Required Skills
Cloud ComputingData engineeringDatabricks

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, or AI roles, with significant exposure to enterprise client environments.
  • Proven experience leading pre-sales or client-facing technical engagements, including discovery, solution design, and executive presentations.
  • Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Data & AI in at least one of Azure Data Services, Azure AI, Synapse/Fabric, Databricks on Azure.
  • Strong ability to translate complex technical capabilities into clear business value narratives.
  • Demonstrated $500k+ deal success partnering with sales and account teams.
  • Executive presence with experience leading C-suite engagement and partnering with senior leaders.
  • Strong architectural mindset for end-to-end Data & AI solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills, including whiteboarding, storytelling, and formal presentations.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead as a technical evangelist and trusted advisor for clients, shaping early-stage Data & AI conversations into compelling solution visions built on the Microsoft platform.
  • Partner closely with sales and account teams to drive opportunity qualification, solution strategy, and deal closure for Data & AI engagements.
  • Lead technical discoveries with clients to understand business priorities, decision criteria, and value drivers, translating them into winning Data & AI architectures.
  • Lead design and present Data & AI solutions that clearly articulate business outcomes, technical feasibility, and ROI.
  • Provide executive-level technical depth in Azure with depth in data engineering, data architect, machine learning, or AI to influence client stakeholders from practitioner to C-level.
  • Lead technical credibility throughout the sales cycle, including whiteboarding sessions, architecture reviews, proposals, and executive presentations.
  • Guide and mentor architects and data scientists to ensure solution consistency, technical excellence, and alignment with go-to-market strategy.
  • Identify and lead opportunities to expand pipeline through innovation workshops, POVs, and targeted thought leadership aligned to Microsoft Data & AI offerings.
  • Ensure proposed solutions align with Microsoft best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Stay current on Microsoft Data & AI roadmaps and industry trends to continuously sharpen competitive positioning and client impact.
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