Data & AI Presales Consultant

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 intelligent, data-driven solutions that help businesses make smarter decisions?

Do you thrive on solving complex challenges using cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies?

Are you ready to be a trusted advisor, shaping the future of data and AI for leading enterprises?

At SoftwareOne, you'll join a global, diverse team of professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. We empower our teams to innovate, collaborate, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs.

As a Data & AI Presales Consultant, you will play a crucial role in designing and presenting data analytics and AI solutions on the Azure platform. You will collaborate with sales and technical teams to understand customer needs, create compelling solution proposals, and provide technical guidance to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to gather requirements and design end-to-end data and AI solutions.
• Leverage expertise in Azure services (e.g., Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft Purview, Fabric, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI) to architect robust platforms.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts to showcase solution value.
• Design and optimize data models to support reporting, analytics, and business intelligence needs.
• Define data integration strategies to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources, ensuring data consistency and quality.
• Implement security measures and best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and partners to understand needs and provide technical guidance.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions that enhance data and AI capabilities.

• Experience in presales, solution architecture, or consulting roles, with a focus on data analytics and Azure cloud technologies (no specific years required).
• Hands-on experience with Azure services such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft Purview, Fabric, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, and Power BI.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing, and data governance principles.
• Ability to design secure, scalable, and high-performing architectures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations and proposals.
• Commitment to inclusive, collaborative teamwork and continuous learning.

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At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.