Solution Engineer - Cloud & AI (Data)
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About the Role
Microsoft seeks a Solution Engineer to drive technical sales and adoption of Azure data and analytics platforms for public sector customers. You will lead hands-on engagements like PoCs and hackathons, design secure architectures, and resolve technical blockers.
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Responsibilities
- Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and PoCs to influence solution design and enable production deployments.
- Lead hands on engagements—hackathons and architecture workshops—to accelerate adoption of Microsoft’s cloud platforms.
- Build trusted relationships with platform leads, co designing secure, scalable architectures and solutions.
- Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering to share insights and improve products.
- Maintain deep expertise in Analytics Portfolio and Azure Databases.
- Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in cloud Database & Analytics communities.
Requirements
- Master's in CS/IT/related + 4 years technical pre sales/consulting OR Bachelor's + 6 years OR 7+ years equivalent experience
- Experience with cloud/hybrid/on prem infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations
- Extensive experience with Azure Databases (SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL) and Azure Analytics (Fabric, Databricks, Purview)
- Proven ability to lead technical engagements (hackathons, PoCs, MVPs)
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Overview
- Are you insatiably curious about databases and analytics in the era of AI? Join Microsoft as a Cloud & AI Solution Engineer for Public Sector customers.
- You'll work on cutting edge projects leveraging the latest technologies to drive meaningful impact.
Responsibilities
- Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and PoCs.
- Lead hands on engagements—hackathons and architecture workshops.
- Build trusted relationships with platform leads, co designing secure, scalable architectures.
- Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering.
- Maintain deep expertise in Analytics Portfolio and Azure Databases.
- Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in cloud Database & Analytics communities.
Qualifications
- Master's in CS/IT/related + 4 years technical pre sales/consulting OR Bachelor's + 6 years OR 7+ years equivalent experience.
- 8+ years technical pre sales, consulting, or delivery experience (preferred).
- 6+ years experience with cloud/hybrid/on prem infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations.
- Certification in relevant technologies or disciplines (preferred).
- Extensive experience with Azure Databases and Azure Analytics.
- Proven ability to lead technical engagements (hackathons, PoCs, MVPs).
Compensation
- Base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD 128,000 CAD 222,400 per year.
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