Azure Solutions Architect - Presales

At TTEC Digital, we coach clients to ensure their employees feel valued, and fully supported, because an amazing customer experience is an employee first process. Our vision is the same, a place where employees know they can thrive.

As a Solution Principal – Azure Data you will play a key role in driving the sales process by designing and presenting Azure-based data analytics and infrastructure solutions. You will work closely with prospective customers to understand their technical requirements, develop tailored architectures, and demonstrate the value of leveraging Microsoft Azure services. You will also collaborate with internal teams to ensure that all proposed solutions align with customer objectives and leverage best practices in cloud architecture and data analytics

What you'll be doing:

• Partner with the sales team to understand customer requirements and propose Microsoft Azure-based data analytics and infrastructure solutions.
• Design, architect, and present tailored solutions using Microsoft Azure services such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Databricks.
• Lead client-facing technical discussions, demonstrations, and proof of concept (POC) sessions to showcase Azure’s capabilities in data analytics, AI, and cloud infrastructure.
• Provide expert advice on Azure architecture, scalability, security, data governance, and cost optimization.
• Respond to RFIs/RFPs by creating technical proposals that outline solutions built on the Azure platform.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop new offerings and refine existing ones to meet market demands.
• Conduct technical workshops, webinars, and presentations to educate clients and internal teams about Azure services and best practices.
• Stay current on Azure’s evolving technology stack, trends in data analytics, and industry best practices.
• Support the transition of projects from pre-sales to post-sales teams, ensuring the delivery of solutions meets client expectations.
• Work Directly with Azure Sales organization to grow Microsoft Field Sales relationships

What skills you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture, pre-sales engineering, or data analytics with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering Microsoft Azure data and infrastructure solutions in a pre-sales environment.
• Previous Azure Delivery experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure services:
• Data and Analytics: Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, Power BI.
• Infrastructure: Azure Application Delivery Services (VM, AKS, App Service etc.) Networking (Firewalling, WAF, Front Door and multi-tier application routing) Security/Monitoring (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, App Insights etc.)
• Proficiency in cloud architecture design and implementation, including high-availability, scalability, and disaster recovery in Azure.
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehousing principles on Azure.
• Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance within cloud environments (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience in cloud cost management and optimization techniques.
• Hands-on knowledge of scripting and automation tools (Bicep, Terraform, Ansible, AzCLI).
• Data Warehouse Migration from On-Premises hardware and server based DW (Netezza, Exadata, SQL, Mongo etc.)
• Nice to have: Experience with AI and machine learning tools on Azure (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a customer-centric approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Preferred, not required

• Microsoft Azure Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer
• Experience integrating Azure solutions with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365, SAP) or other third-party applications.
• Previous experience working with large enterprise customers and handling complex sales cycles.

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Please note: We are only accepting applications from candidates residing in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, DC, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Actual compensation offers to a candidate may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill levels.  

Benefits available to eligible employees include the following: 

- Medical, dental, vision

- tax-advantaged health care accounts

- financial and income protection benefits

- paid time off (PTO) and wellness time off.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

About Us

TTEC Digital and our 1,800+ employees, pioneer engagement and growth solutions that fuel the exceptional customer experience (CX). Our sister company, TTEC Engage, is a 60,000+ employee service company, with customer service representatives located around the world. TTEC Holdings Inc. is the parent company for both Digital and Engage. When clients have a holistic need, they can draw from these independently managed centers of excellence, TTEC Digital and TTEC Engage.

We are also delighted to share that TTEC has been awarded the Great Place To Work 2024-2025 certification based on outstanding employee experience across 14 countries.

TTEC is a proud equal opportunity employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability. TTEC has fully embraced and is committed to expanding our diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to reflect the communities we serve while delivering amazing service and technology centered around humanity.

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