Senior Technology Specialist - Data & AI

at  Microsoft

In the Small, Medium, Corporate (SMC) and Digital Sales, we have set out with the purpose of empowering our customers through the unique value of the Microsoft cloud by building a globally led, digital-first scale organization aligned with partners. Dedicated to one of the fastest growing customer segments, the SMC and Digital Sales organization is on pace to be Microsoft’s next $100 billion-dollar business - this is where you come in.
As part of local subsidiaries or Digital Sales centers around the world, you will support a dedicated set of customers in identifying and achieving their business objectives through best-in-class digital engagement and partner co-selling. You will also have an opportunity to work cross-collaboratively while living our shared SMC and Digital Sales Culture priorities: Diversity and Inclusivity, Wellbeing, Sustainability, and Learning.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Technology Specialist - Data & AI to join our team. As a Senior Technology Specialist, you will be responsible for engaging with customers, understanding their business requirements, and effectively demonstrating and positioning the value of Azure Data and AI solutions. You will play a crucial role in accelerating customers adoption of Azure through demonstrating technical value and influencing business decision makers.
To become a trusted advisor to our customers a Senior Technology Specialist will need to have a passion to stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in Azure to effectively communicate benefits to our customers. Additionally, a Senior Technology Specialist will need to collaborate with product teams to provide feedback and insights on customer requirements, product enhancements, and competitive landscape.

The successful candidate will demonstrate and articulate the value proposition of Azure Data and AI services to customers, including but not limited to:

• Azure SQL
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Azure Machine Learning
• Azure Cognitive Services
• Power BI

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required/Minimum Qualifications
• Relevant certifications from Microsoft or competitive platforms AND 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
• OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting, or related experience.
• 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management.
• Certification in relevant (Microsoft or industry) technologies or disciplines (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, Azure Architect and Development exams, Cloud Platform Technologies, Information Security, Architecture).

Digital Technology Specialists IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $48.65 - $93.65 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $62.50 - $102.50 per hour.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 7, 2024.
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