Pre Sales Solution Architect (Data and AI Solutions)
About the role
JourneyTeam is seeking a high-energy, entrepreneurial Pre Sales Solution Architect to support our Data & AI Solutions team. This role is ideal for a hands-on data practitioner who has built solutions in Microsoft Fabric, Azure data platforms, Power BI, data ingestion pipelines, or modern data architectures and is ready to move into a client-facing, pre-sales career path.
Responsibilities
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Conduct technical discovery sessions focused on Data & AI needs (ETL/ELT, ingestion, modeling, Fabric, analytics, AI readiness).
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Design solution outlines, architectures, and value-driven recommendations that address client business challenges.
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Build and deliver showcasing presentations (demos), prototypes, and light proofs of concept (especially around Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data services).
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Translate business goals into clear, actionable solution paths and articulate value, ROI, and measurable outcomes.
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Present technical solutions to both technical teams and business decision makers (including executives when required).
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Collaborate with sales to scope work, refine proposals, and accelerate deal cycles.
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Influence pipeline growth, improve win rates, and support revenue goals through strong technical storytelling.
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Engage with Microsoft ATUs/TSPs/TDPs to align opportunities and drive co-sell motions.
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Position JourneyTeam as a preferred partner for Data & AI initiatives across the Microsoft ecosystem.
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Work closely with Data & AI practice leadership and delivery engineers to ensure solutions are implementable and aligned with best practices.
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Support go-to-market initiatives, messaging, sales enablement content, and repeatable demo assets.
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Stay current with Fabric, Power BI, Azure AI, and emerging Microsoft innovations.
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Operate with agility, ownership, and entrepreneurial drive—embracing ambiguity and making progress independently.
Qualifications
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5–8+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, business intelligence, analytics, or modern data platform solutions.
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Strong demonstration of alignment with JourneyTeam values.
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Strong technical proficiency in:
- Microsoft Fabric
- Power BI
- Data ingestion & transformation (Databricks, ADF, Synapse pipelines, Fabric Dataflows, etc.)
- Azure Data Services (Azure SQL, Data Lake, Event-driven ingestion, etc.)
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Ability to design solution approaches (not necessarily full enterprise architectures).
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Strong communication skills in both business and technical conversations.
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High-energy, proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with ability to move fast.
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Experience presenting to stakeholders and supporting technical sales conversations.
Preferred Qualifications
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Understanding of foundational AI concepts, Copilot readiness, and Azure AI services.
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Certifications such as PL-300, DP-600, DP-700, or equivalent hands-on experience.
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Experience in consulting or pre-sales environments.
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Experience partnering with Microsoft field teams.