SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI\-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000\+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world\-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose\-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.
Are you passionate about designing innovative cloud solutions that help businesses transform and grow?
Do you thrive on solving complex challenges using Microsoft Azure?
Are you ready to join a global team where your ideas matter and your growth is supported?
Join SoftwareOne, a global leader in software and cloud solutions with a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000\+ professionals. Our people\-first culture empowers teams to innovate, collaborate, and continuously develop their skills.
The Azure Cloud Architect will collaborate with account teams to scope requirements, design and architect solutions, and act as the local lead for the delivery of cloud projects leveraging global, regional, and local delivery resources. Acting as a subject matter expert for Azure, you will serve as the primary interface for project delivery and support sales and delivery teams in identifying opportunities, gathering customer requirements, performing cloud assessments, and designing technical solutions.### **Role Responsibilities**
- Provide pre\-sales support for sales teams, including positioning cloud solutions, pre\-sales qualification, and opportunity identification.
- Design and present customer\- and partner\-specific solutions and services.
- Lead project delivery and cloud assessments, ensuring customer satisfaction, achievement of project milestones, and effective communication between delivery teams, customers, and partners.
- Assess and develop cloud economics and migration plans tailored to customer requirements.
- Identify key cloud adoption drivers within customer environments to accelerate business growth and market share through technical expertise.
- Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners.
- Leverage deep Azure expertise to architect robust platforms using services such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, AI Foundry, Azure Databricks, Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft Purview, Fabric, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure OpenAI.
- *What we need to see from you**
### **Required Skills \& Qualifications**
- Strong IT experience in a consultancy or in\-house technology role.
- Hands\-on experience working with Azure and Azure resources.
- Experience developing migration plans, Statements of Work (SOWs), and project deliverables.
- Knowledge of migration and assessment tools, along with end\-to\-end delivery of cloud\-based solutions.
- Working knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, and Infrastructure as Code.
- MCSA or MCSE certifications.
- Cloud\-related certifications and competencies, including Microsoft Cloud, Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Virtualization, System Architecture, and Exchange Server.
- Willingness to travel.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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