Director, Microsoft Cloud & Data Solution Architecture (Azure, Microsoft Fabric)

Solvd Inc. is a rapidly growing AI-native consulting and technology services firm delivering enterprise transformation across cloud, data, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. We work with industry-leading organizations to design, build, and operationalize technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

Following the acquisition of Tooploox, a premier AI and product development company, Solvd now offers true end-to-end delivery—from strategic advisory and solution design to custom AI development and enterprise-scale implementation. Our capability centers combine deep technical expertise, proven delivery methodologies, and sector-specific knowledge to address complex business challenges quickly and effectively.

Solvd is hiring a Director, Microsoft Cloud & Data Solution Architecture to lead and scale our global Microsoft architecture practice, with a focus on Azure platforms and Microsoft Fabric for modern data analytics, lakehouse, and data platform modernization. This role blends strategic leadership, architectural vision, hands-on expertise, and people development. You will shape our Microsoft go-to-market strategy, establish governance and reusable patterns, support strategic pursuits, and act as a trusted advisor to both technical and executive stakeholders.

What you’ll do

Strategy & vision

• Define and evolve Solvd’s Microsoft cloud and data architecture vision, reference models, and reusable patterns

• Shape go-to-market offerings for Microsoft Fabric and Azure data platform modernization (lakehouse, warehousing, analytics, governance)

• Stay current with platform evolution and incorporate it into internal standards and solution design (Fabric, OneLake, Data Factory, Power BI, and related capabilities)

Practice leadership & governance

• Build and lead a global team of senior Azure and Microsoft Fabric solution architects

• Establish architectural governance, design standards, review processes, and reusable solution blueprints

• Ensure solutions align with the Azure Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework principles

• Partner across cloud, data, security, and DevOps practices to ensure consistency and delivery excellence

Pre-sales & business development

• Partner with Sales/BD and delivery leadership on solutioning, POCs, RFP responses, and architecture reviews for strategic deals

• Present architectures and modernization roadmaps to technical and executive audiences, influencing customer decision-making

• Define technical strategy, TCO, risks, delivery approach, and phased transformation plans for proposals

Delivery oversight & technical quality

• Provide oversight and mentorship for delivery engagements involving Azure + Fabric data platforms (ingestion, transformation, storage, analytics, visualization)

• Review or lead architecture designs that incorporate Fabric lakehouses/warehouses, pipelines, governance, and analytics patterns

• Ensure architectural quality across performance, security, automation, cost optimization, reliability, and SRE-aligned practices

Talent development & culture

• Build team capability models and career paths within the Microsoft architecture practice

• Drive knowledge sharing, internal training, and certification attainment (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer/Architect, Fabric credentials)

• Mentor architects and senior engineers, raising the bar for technical leadership and client advisory

Who you are

• A strategic, commercially-aware architecture leader who can scale a practice and influence go-to-market direction

• Comfortable balancing executive stakeholder management with deep technical engagement when needed

• Strong point of view on modern data platforms, governance, and operating models, and able to drive standards across teams

• A strong communicator who can simplify complex architectures, align cross-functional groups, and build trust with clients

• A people leader who enjoys mentoring, enabling, and building high-performing global teams

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in cloud and data architecture, including 6+ years in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem

• Deep knowledge of Azure services and design patterns (compute, networking, IAM, security, data services)

• Hands-on architectural experience with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, lakehouse/warehouse patterns, Data Factory (or equivalent), and Power BI analytics patterns

• Proven experience leading or scaling a solution architecture domain or practice

• Strong understanding of data platform architecture patterns, ELT/ETL integration, governance, and modeling

• Demonstrated experience in pre-sales technical leadership, architecture reviews, and client advisory

• Excellent communication skills across C-suite, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders

Nice to have

• Microsoft certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer/Architect, Fabric credentials)

• Experience with DevOps/DataOps practices (IaC, CI/CD), monitoring/observability, and cost governance

• Experience with semantic analytics, data mesh principles, and governance tooling such as Microsoft Purview

• Comfortable leading global, distributed teams across time zones

Success metrics

• Adoption and reuse of Microsoft cloud and Fabric architectural patterns and reference implementations

• Win-rate contribution through pre-sales technical leadership and solution credibility

• Delivery quality and client satisfaction across Microsoft cloud/data engagements

• Team growth, mentorship outcomes, and certification attainment

• Number and impact of reusable accelerators, blueprints, and thought leadership outputs

Why Solvd

• Lead a strategic pillar of our consulting practice and shape how enterprises modernize data capabilities with Azure and Microsoft Fabric

• Influence technical strategy, guide complex transformations, and build a world-class architecture team

• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on measurable impact and modern engineering practices

When you join Solvd, you'll…

• Shape real-world AI-driven projects across key industries, working with clients from startup innovation to enterprise transformation.

• Be part of a global team with equal opportunities for collaboration across continents and cultures.

• Thrive in an inclusive environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation, and ethical AI standards.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're excited to build things that matter, champion responsible AI, and grow with some of the industry’s sharpest minds. Apply today and let’s innovate together.