Cloud Services Architect

We're looking for a talented Cloud Services Architect to join our Azure Team at Infinigate Cloud, playing a pivotal role in designing and delivering cutting-edge Azure Data Services and Microsoft Fabric solutions. Acting as a technical expert and trusted advisor, you'll work at the intersection of pre-sales and delivery-partnering closely with sales teams, customers, and stakeholders to architect innovative, scalable solutions that maximise the value of cloud investments. From shaping high-level designs and guiding customers on their Azure journeys, through to hands-on implementation and service innovation, this is a highly visible role where you'll influence both customer success and the evolution of our professional services portfolio, all while contributing to a culture of knowledge-sharing, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

We are pleased to offer this position as a hybrid role, based 3 days per week at our Fareham office and optional, 2 days from home.

• Strong coordination and planning skills
• Excellent technical and computing capabilities q
• quick to learn and apply new skills in business contexts
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Experience with Microsoft-based solutions
• At least three current Microsoft Associate-level certifications
• Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience in data engineering, BI, or analytics (Azure-focused consulting)
• Strong knowledge of core Microsoft technologies, especially Office 365
• Proven experience in technical sales or pre-sales of Microsoft/cloud solutions
• Level 200 (or equivalent) knowledge across Microsoft cloud technologies (M365, Dynamics, EMS)
• Proven delivery of data warehousing or big data projects in client-facing roles

Desirable:

• Exposure to ISO27001, ISO9001/QMS, and ITIL/ISO20000 environments
• Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) - strongly preferred
• Fabric Analytics/Data Engineer Associate (DP-600) - highly desirable
• Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) - beneficial for BI integration
• Additional Azure/Data Platform certifications (e.g. Solutions Architect, AI) or Fabric credentials
• Experience mentoring junior team members

Personal requirements: Infinigate's values underpin a strong collaborative working culture and successful inclusive working environment.

• Own it! Actively utilises company knowledge to meet individual targets and objectives
• Aim high! Self-starter: willing to change self and encourage change to improve service, processes and customer experience
• Be open! Remains calm and self-controlled under pressure. Reacts well to change and stays positive despite setbacks. Keeps difficulties in perspective.