We are looking for a highly experienced Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect to join our team as a key technical leader with a strong focus on Data & AI and Digital Business Platforms within the Microsoft ecosystem.
This role combines client-facing solution leadership with hands-on architecture and engineering responsibilities. The balance between pre-sales, delivery leadership, and hands-on contribution may vary depending on project phase and business needs.
As a company focused on the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), we support enterprise and mid-sized clients in building modern cloud architectures and integrated digital ecosystems — spanning Data & AI, Business Analytics, CRM, ERP, Marketing Automation, E-Commerce, and PIM systems.
You will act as a trusted advisor to clients while helping shape and expand our Microsoft Data & AI and Digital Platforms practice.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Solution Leadership
- Lead architecture and solution design for Azure-based Data, AI, and Digital Platform initiatives.
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable cloud and integrated system architectures.
- Support pre-sales activities as Technical Consultant and Solution Architect.
- Conduct architecture workshops and technical discussions with clients across the DACH region.
- Design integrated enterprise landscapes across:
o Data platforms & Business Analytics
o AI-powered applications
o CRM systems
o ERP platforms
o Marketing automation tools
o E-Commerce systems
o PIM (Product Information Management) systems
- Prepare technical concepts, solution proposals, estimations, and resource planning.
- Ensure architectural governance and quality throughout delivery.
Data, AI & Digital Architecture
- Design and implement modern Azure Data & AI solutions, including:
o Microsoft Fabric / Azure Synapse
o Azure Data Factory / Data Lake
o Azure AI Services / Azure OpenAI
- Architect enterprise-grade Business Analytics and reporting platforms.
- Design and oversee integrations between:
o CRM, ERP, Marketing platforms
o E-Commerce platforms
o PIM systems
o Data and AI ecosystems
- Define scalable integration patterns and API-based architectures.
- Ensure data governance, security, performance, and compliance (especially for DACH markets).
- Identify and implement AI-powered tools to accelerate development and innovation.
- Provide hands-on architectural guidance and mentor engineering teams.
- Drive internal initiatives to strengthen Microsoft Data, AI, and Digital Business capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience in IT, with strong expertise in solution and cloud architecture.
- University degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (required).
- Extensive experience designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Strong experience in several of the following domains:
o Data platforms & Business Analytics
o AI-driven solutions
o CRM systems (e.g., Dynamics 365 or similar)
o ERP platforms
o Marketing automation tools
o E-Commerce platforms
o PIM systems
- Experience designing system integrations and enterprise architecture landscapes.
- Proven experience in client-facing roles and technical consulting.
- Experience leading development teams and complex project delivery.
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture patterns, cloud security, and governance.
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.
- Fluent English (mandatory).
- German language skills are a strong plus, especially for DACH client interaction.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric and advanced analytics platforms.
- Experience integrating AI into CRM, ERP, E-Commerce, or PIM systems.
- Experience working with enterprise clients in the DACH region.
- Experience contributing to internal technology transformation initiatives.