Lead Consultant - Solutions Architect

ALJEN ENTERPRISES, LLC
Bellevue, WA, United States
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Microsoft Azure Information Engineering Data Transformation Data Systems First Data Microsoft Solutions Framework Power BI Tableau (Software) Azure Data Factory Large Language Models Microsoft Fabric
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Job description

We are looking for a Principal Solutions Architect to lead our Microsoft Fabric-led Data & AI GTM. This is a high-impact, client-facing role focused on presales, co-sell with Microsoft, and enterprise solutioning.

You will drive Fabric-first data modernization, AI-led transformation, and agentic AI solutions, working closely with Microsoft sellers and enterprise clients to deliver measurable business outcomes., Fabric-Led Presales & Solutioning

  • Lead discovery, solution workshops, and POVs for Fabric-based data & AI transformations
  • Architect end-to-end solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Azure Data stack
  • Drive modernization (legacy BI * Fabric/Power BI) and AI-enabled data platforms
  • Own RFPs, solution design, estimates, and technical storytelling

Microsoft Co-Sell & GTM

  • Partner with Microsoft field teams and Sales on co-sell pursuits
  • Drive Assessment * POV * Fabric Expansion motion
  • Focus on SMB/SMC segment for faster deal velocity
  • Position Company as a Fabric-first AI transformation partner

Data * AI * Agentic Execution

  • Design solutions across:

  • Unified data platforms (Fabric)
  • AI-ready analytics and semantic models
  • Agentic AI workflows, copilots, and real-time intelligence

Link solutions to business KPIs (cost, revenue, productivity, risk)

Requirements

  • 10+ years in Microsoft solution architecture / presales
  • Deep expertise in:

  • Microsoft Fabric (must-have)
  • Azure Data (ADF, Synapse, Data Engineering)
  • Power BI (enterprise analytics, semantic modeling)

Strong experience in:

  • Data modernization & BI migration (e.g., Tableau * Power BI)
  • Designing AI-driven data platforms

Exposure to:

  • Agentic AI, LLMs, Copilot, Fabric IQ

Proven track record in:

  • RFPs, POVs, and executive presentations

Strong stakeholder communication (“Microsoft & CIO speak”)

Preferred

  • Microsoft certifications (DP-600, DP-700, Azure Architect)
  • Experience with Microsoft co-sell programs
  • Exposure to industry AI/data solutions

Success Metrics (6-9 Months)

  • Wins Fabric-led deals (POV * scale)
  • Builds Microsoft co-sell pipeline
  • Establishes repeatable Fabric + AI solution plays
  • Becomes trusted architect for Microsoft field & customers

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