Posted in: Engineering in Northampton | Posted: |
Job Title: Azure Consultant
Salary: £60,000 per annum + OTE
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: 9am - 5:30pm
Location: Northampton
As an Azure Consultant in the pre-sales team at Our clients, you will be responsible for engaging with potential clients to understand their business requirements and architecting cloud solutions that leverage Microsoft Azure technologies. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, customer- facing skills, and a deep understanding of Azure services to design solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.
Job Role Responsibilities
* Engage with potential clients to understand their business requirements, challenges, and technology landscape.
* Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on Microsoft Azure that meet the client's business and technical requirements.
* Present and explain the proposed solutions to clients, including the value proposition, technical details, and implementation roadmap.
* Collaborate with the sales team to align the technical solution with the client’s business objectives and sales strategies.
* Conduct technical workshops and proof-of-concepts (POCs) to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of the Azure solutions.
* Keep abreast of the latest Azure services and technologies, as well as industry trends, to ensure proposed solutions are innovative and competitive.
* Act as a liaison between the sales team and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on solution design and implementation.
* Provide feedback to the sales team and relevant pillars on client needs and market trends to help shape future Azure offerings.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation related to solution architecture and design.
* When required, work alongside Professional Services team supporting in project delivery/implementation.
Job Requirements
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
* Ability to work within a fast-paced environment where work and fun are the key ingredients.
* Ability to build strong rapport with delivery partners.
* Ability to work as part of a team and display teamwork.
What's on offer
* Hybrid Working (3 days in/2 days out).
* Starting Salary of £60k +OTE
* 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)
* Annual Leave – 25-30* days plus B. H’s + optional 2 weeks unpaid. *Increases with time spent
Experience
* Desirable, bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
* Certifications in Microsoft Azure, such as the Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate, are highly desirable.
* Experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in pre-sales, consulting, or technical sales.
* Experience in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions, with a strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices.
* Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Compute, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Security and Azure Virtual Desktop.
Reports to:
Head of Cloud – Technical
