Azure Consultant/Architect

Azure Consultant/Architect Northampton (or) Chippenham Up to £60K (£75K OTE) Our client is a prominent IT service provider in Europe with 40 years of history showcasing their expertise, commitment to partnership, and innovative vision. They are dedicated to collaborating with their customers to drive the future of IT forward. With a focus on customer proximity, our client operates over 85 system houses and several e-commerce entities across 14 European countries. They serve midsized businesses, large corporations, and public-sector organizations, delivering a unique combination of direct IT product sales and comprehensive system integration services, ensuring clients have access to their needs both locally and globally through extensive IT alliances. The Role: As an Azure Consultant within the pre-sales division, you will interact with prospective clients to gather their business needs and craft cloud-based solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure technology. This position requires an amalgamation of solid technical acumen, client engagement abilities, and profound insights into Azure services to develop solutions that surpass client expectations. * Liaise with prospective clients to capture their business needs, challenges, and IT infrastructure. Create scalable, secure, and cost-efficient Microsoft Azure solutions that address both business and technical requirements of the client. * Communicate the benefits and technical details of the solutions to clients, highlighting how these meet their needs along with a roadmap for implementation. * Work in sync with the sales team to ensure that the technical solutions are in line with the client’s business goals and sales tactics. * Facilitate technical workshops and proof-of-concept sessions to showcase the practical benefits and feasibility of the Azure solutions proposed. * Stay updated on the latest developments in Azure services and industry trends to ensure the solutions are cutting-edge and competitive. * Serve as the pivotal link between the sales and technical teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment on the design and execution of solutions. * Provide insights to the sales team about client feedback and market dynamics to aid in refining future Azure solutions. * Develop and manage detailed documentation regarding solution architecture and design specifications. * Occasionally, collaborate with the Professional Services team to assist in the implementation of projects. Job Requirements: * Exceptional problem-solving capabilities with a strategic outlook on business, products, and technical hurdles. * Self-driven and proactive with a positive mindset. * Strong communication and presentation skills capable of explaining complex technical concepts in simple terms. * Committed to teamwork with a collaborative spirit. * Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced work settings. * Capable of building robust relationships with partners. * Competent in teamwork and collaborative projects. Experience * Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline. Microsoft Azure certifications like Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate are highly advantageous. * Prior experience in client-facing roles such as pre-sales, consulting, or technical sales is ideal. * Profound experience in crafting and deploying cloud solutions, with a deep understanding of cloud architecture principles. * In-depth technical expertise in Microsoft Azure, covering areas such as Azure Compute, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Security, and Azure Virtual Desktop What we offer: * Hybrid Working (3 days in/2 days out). * Starting Salary of £60k +OTE * Location – Northampton or Chippenham * Culture – Social events, Supportive, Fun, Hard working. * Perks – Incentives (holidays, vouchers, lunches, spot prizes). * Top of the range technology in office and for home working (laptops, screens, latest iPhone, etc) * Subsidised health care/medical benefits * Annual Leave – 25-30* days plus B. H’s + optional 2 weeks unpaid. *Increases with time spent * Progression Plan – training & mentor programme