Data Presales Architect

“Can you transform data strategy into real-world impact for customers?”

As a frontier partner, we grow through great people, smart tech, and teamwork between humans and AI.

We are looking for a Data Pre-Sales Architect to join our pre-sales team. This role will focus on working closely with customers to help them plan their data platform strategy, modernization, and migration to cloud-based solutions.

On a day-to-day basis, you will support technical pre-sales activities, respond to RFPs, assist with proposals, and work with sales and marketing to create new data consultancy offerings. You will also contribute to webinars, workshops, and customer events by presenting modern data solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with cloud data services, modern data platforms, and data integration technologies. Core technologies include Azure Data Services such as Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, Data Factory, Databricks, and Power BI. Knowledge of data modernization, analytics, and governance is an advantage.

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in pre-sales activities with customers, internal teams, and technology partners to help secure new business.
• · Provide data-focused support for sales opportunities, including solution design, estimating, and strategy.
• · Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
• · Deliver accurate and timely responses to RFPs and proposals, including technical design and costing.
• · Work with professional services, sales, and marketing to shape new data consultancy packages and identify opportunities.
• · Present at customer workshops, webinars, and company events.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Azure Data Services (e.g., Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, Cosmos DB, Power BI).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework and best practices for data migration and modernisation.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of DevOps/DataOps methodology and tooling.
• Strong enthusiasm for cloud data technologies and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to articulate the business and technical benefits of data-driven transformation.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage deadlines.
• Certifications: DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamental and DP-203: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure

What We Offer:

• Responsible Time off (uncapped annual leave)
• Fitness Cash Contribution
• Pension Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Life Assurance, Critical Illness, and Income Protection.
• Birthday lunches, a Fun Fund, and more.

At Cloud Direct, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply. While we would love to respond to everyone individually, due to the high volume of applications, we may only reach out to shortlisted candidates.

If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful this time—but we truly appreciate your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities with us!