Pre-Sales Data Solution Architect

Overview

Pre-Sales Data Solution ArchitectSalary:

competitive depending upon experience benefitsWhere the job is based : (home-based, working with Kerv Digital office/customer site visits as required) UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B31 2UQWho we are looking for

We are seeking a technically astute data evangelist to join our pre-sales practice, with a data consultancy / Microsoft background experienced in shaping compelling data-driven solutions and supporting the sales cycle from qualification through to bid submission. Primarily a technical role, it is essential that you are able to play well with others within a fast paced environment.You will be a self-starter, technically confident, able to swiftly create value driven technical demos and presentations and instantly add value. Keen to stay updated in the latest leading-edge and bleeding-edge technologies, with a wide-ranging interest in all things Data.Having proven experience working in a data solutions role in a Microsoft ecosystem, Data Platform experience is essential, with hands-on skills in Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, and Azure AI Foundry. You will understand networks, security and performance/cost characteristics of your solutions and be able to configure these.The things you’ll do

Leveraging your deep hands-on experience of all things Data, you will:Be a known evangelist within side Kerv on all things data, passionate, excitable and keen to share Data approaches with the world!Attend conferences, events and other engagements to evangelise data approaches, products and other.Collaborate closely with the Sales Team, Data Team, and Data Practice lead, ensuring that you remain strategically alignedCollaborate with our sales teams, including across the Kerv group, to identify and qualify business opportunitiesDevelop and deliver technical presentations and demonstrations to customers in a value driven story telling mannerBring to life tailored demos that not only solve client challenges but drive forward the benefits they seekPartner with Directors and Architects to present solutions in client meetings, workshops, and deliver demos with clarity and impactProvide trusted technical guidance and support to customers during the presales processHelp respond to and shape proposals including technical, commercial, and costing aspectsWork with customers to understand their business requirements and recommend solutions that meet their needsDevelop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within customer organisationsStay up to date with the latest trends and developments in the Data and AI spaceWork with the product team to provide feedback on product features and functionality, including identifying possible recurring requirements to be turned into productsParticipate in internal and external industry events and conferences to promote Data soloutions and build relationships with customersFeed into the Technical Design Authority (TDA) and Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) processesRequired Experience

Proven track record in pre-sales for data solutions, ideally within enterprise transformation programmesStrong understanding of data platforms, integration, migration, and intelligent data ecosystemsExperience with cloud data services (Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Databricks, Purview)Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly in bid writing and solution presentationsCommercial acumen with ability to construct deals ranging from £250K to £5MStakeholder management and technical team interaction (internal, external and 3rd party)Familiar with Data Lakehouse design and Data analytics solutionsETL/ELT best practise approaches to monitoring and error-handling10 years’ experience of Consulting, ideally with Nonprofit, Government or Financial Services experience7 years’ experience of hands-on skills with ETL/ELT toolsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Well Architected FrameworkKnowledge of integration to D365, Dataverse solutions and other SaaS applicationsMicrosoft Fabric knowledgeData Governance tooling knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Purview)Master Data Management tools (e.g. CluedIn, Profisee, etc)Appreciation of information security standards such as ISO27001, PCI-DSS, Cyber EssentialsDesirable experience

Databricks, SnowflakeIntegration to D365 and working knowledge of Microsoft Common Data ModelIntegrations and development with AWSAzure Functions, Service Bus, Event GridUnderstanding of Kimball data-modelling techniquesMicrosoft Azure data certificationsMicrosoft storage technologies and cost/performance characteristicsWhat we look for in our people

happiest working under their own direction, but fully supported when needed

an obvious attention to detail, we want you to obsess about the little things!

an escalation handler, able to achieve win-win outcomes by utilising the skills across the team

ability to work effectively with remote teams in India

ability to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales

What we can do for you

We’re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees:Real Flexibility

— we’re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office.Awesome Environment

— all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work.Interesting Work

— these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market.Great Benefits

— all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include our choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we’re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can’t get trained on anywhere else and private healthcare. Full disclosure; some benefits can only be provided after probation.Recognition and Growth

— Recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth.Join us at Kerv Digital, where we don’t just build groundbreaking technology – we build future.Don’t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviewsMore on equalityAt Kerv, we’re building something special and we’re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions together.*Please note: By submitting an application you agree to Kerv Digital’s Trakstar Privacy Notice – ..... full job details .....