Principal Architect – Data & AI Solutions

📋 Description

• Lead as a technical evangelist and trusted advisor on Data & AI using Microsoft platform.
• Partner with sales to qualify opportunities, shape strategy, and close Data & AI deals.
• Lead technical discoveries to translate priorities into Data & AI architectures.
• Design and present Data & AI solutions showing business value, feasibility, and ROI.
• Provide executive Azure data depth to influence stakeholders from practitioner to C-level.
• Guide and mentor architects and data scientists for solution quality and GTM alignment.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, or AI roles in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience leading pre-sales or client-facing engagements (discovery, design, exec presentations).
• Hands-on Microsoft Data & AI on Azure (Azure Data Services, Synapse, or Databricks).
• Ability to translate complex tech into clear business value for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated $500k+ deal success with sales to influence pipeline and close deals.
• Executive presence with experience leading C-suite engagements as a trusted technical advisor.

🎁 Benefits

• Flexible work location with a virtual first approach.
• 401(K) with match up to 50% of 6% contributions.
• Generous PTO: minimum 15 days, plus 9 holidays and 2 personal days.
• Medical plan options; Vision and dental coverage.
• 100% employer paid life and disability insurance.
• $67 monthly tech and home office allowance.