Customer Solutions Architect

at  Microsoft

Monetize is our strategic selling platform consisting of (1) an ad server to manage inventory and yield across direct and programmatic channels, and (2) a supply-side platform to manage demand sources for programmatically transacted ad inventory across all channels and formats globally.
The Microsoft Customer Solutions Architect is responsible for understanding our clients’ goals and challenges and providing technical solutions via a consultative approach. This is done by engaging with our most strategic tier of publisher clients as well as working closely with Monetize products in all stages of development. There is a large focus on Forecasting, Direct IO, Ad Serving, CTV, Video, Identity and more.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent in English.
• 2-5 years of work experience in a Solutions Consultant or Technical Account Management role with client-facing and advisory experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written), presentation, and organizational skills; process-oriented yet entrepreneurial.
• Proactive approach; confidence to handle whatever may come.
• Can interface with both technical and business stakeholders internally and externally.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver against multiple, simultaneous projects/tasks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Digital advertising experience ( Ad servers, SSP, DSP, RTB (Real Time Bidding), Video players, Header Bidding, PMPs & Programmatic Guaranteed, Deal Packaging and curation, etc.).
• Proficiency with data analysis and manipulation in Excel.
• Proficiency in SQL, APIs, and Python.
  You must be legally authorised to work in the UK for this position (Legally authorised = Has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).