Job Advertisement: Azure Consultant

Position: Azure Consultant Salary: £60k + £10-15k OTE Location: Flexible (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote) Reports To: Head of Cloud - Technical

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Azure Consultant to join our pre-sales team, specializing in designing and architecting cloud solutions that leverage Microsoft Azure technologies. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical expertise, customer-facing skills, and a deep understanding of Azure services. This position involves engaging with potential clients, understanding their business requirements, and presenting scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with potential clients to understand their business requirements, challenges, and technology landscape.
• Design and architect Azure solutions that meet clients' business and technical needs.
• Present and explain proposed solutions to clients, outlining technical details, value propositions, and implementation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with the sales team to align technical solutions with the client's business objectives.
• Conduct technical workshops and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate Azure solutions' feasibility and benefits.
• Stay updated with the latest Azure services, technologies, and industry trends.
• Act as a liaison between the sales and technical teams to ensure clear communication and alignment on solution design.
• Provide feedback to sales and product teams on client needs and market trends.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to solution architecture and design.
• Support the Professional Services team with project delivery and implementation when required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field is desirable.
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate, are highly desirable.
• Experience in customer-facing roles, preferably in pre-sales, consulting, or technical sales.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions, with a strong understanding of cloud architecture principles.
• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Compute, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Security, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary starting at £60k + OTE.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• Generous annual leave (25-30 days, plus public holidays, with optional 2 weeks unpaid leave).
• Subsidized healthcare/medical benefits.
• Progression and training programs, including mentoring and career development.
• Incentives and perks such as holidays, vouchers, lunches, and spot prizes.
• Top-of-the-range technology for office and remote work (laptops, screens, latest iPhone, etc.).
• Social events, supportive culture, and a fun, hardworking environment.