Intelligent Data Platform - Data & AI Solution Architect

Leading organizations - corporations, non-profits, government departments, look to Avanade to help them make the most of their investment in Microsoft and to push the boundaries of digital innovation. The result? Interesting work that is well supported, always evolving and sure to keep you engaged and interested. Together we go beyond.

Come join us

As a part of the Data & Applied Intelligence (AI) Solution Area, in a highly visible Senior Data & AI Solution Architect role, you will leverage a client-centric approach to translate our client’s business strategy into solutions and services that lead to successful business outcomes.

You will be an experienced, passionate, and client-centric Senior Data & AI Solution Architect, and will drive client roadmaps, program building, incorporating intelligent processes into existing business processes and solution planning. You will leverage a portfolio of solutions which includes, but is not limited to, diverse data (including IoT) and advanced analytics capabilities, such as data engineering, data modelling, machine learning, AI services (NLP, Computer Vision, Generative AI, etc.), and data visualization that are powered by Microsoft Azure Data & AI services.

What you’ll do

Within a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, you will:

· Originate, develop, and grow exceptional internal and external client relationships.

· Be known for your "client centric" approach and delivery excellence.

· Lead and partner across our global landscape to identify priority accounts and premier bids where our Data & AI offerings (aligned to Microsoft Azure Data & AI services) can deliver tangible value to our clients.

· Develop overall solution plans and strategic vision for the proposed Data & AI solutions, providing a comprehensive roadmap aligned to clients’ business needs, including elements such as: use case(s) definition, business case, user experience design, business process flows, functional data flows, data catalogues, technical data flows, cloud consumption estimates, delivery approach, resources plans, risks, assumptions, dependencies, etc.

· Build, leverage, and maintain successful industry partnerships with our parent companies (Accenture and Microsoft), with a goal of increasing Avanade market share in a collaborative model.

· Drive Avanade Data & AI offerings in the market, effectively positioning those offerings with sales teams, channels and target clients.

· Engage with clients’ leadership and technology teams in strategic discussions to provide outstanding technical strategy and industry guidance to improve their long-term business goals.

· Lead quality assurance (QA) activities from design to implementation phase of the proposed Data & AI solutions.

· Provide technical leadership as a member of the Intelligent Data Platform Practice in areas such as: data access & ingestion, data processing, data integration, data modelling, database design & implementation, data visualization, advanced analytics and AI.

· Establish relationships with Solution Architects in other parts of the business within Avanade and Accenture and collaborate on designing standard methodologies across the company.

Skills and experiences

· You likely have about 7 to 10+ years of applied experience solutioning programs and system integration projects that include Modern Data Platforms and Advanced Analytics, preferably in a business consulting (technology focus) environment.

At least 5+ years managing & leading medium size project or program teams (10 to 15 people) in technology consulting or industry.

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· Track record of developing and growing exceptional client relationships with a reputation for delivering a "best in class" end-to-end client experience.

· A passion for driving business technology solutions.

· Demonstrated people leadership, "leading by influence", and effective peer teaming expertise in large, multinational organisations with globally distributed teams.

· Experience with the decision-making process and policies involved in a large and highly complex matrixed organisation.

· Experience assessing and managing the opportunities and risks associated with large scale complex services & consulting engagements.

· Knowledge and understanding of industry-standard business practices.

· Demonstrated experience of turning business use case and requirements into technical solutions.

· Please note that Australian Citizenship is required for this role.

· Able to create and implement work plans for assigned projects, programs, and clients against established operational objectives; supports translation of group strategy into objectives and work plans.

· can operational leadership for large-scale, strategically critical work efforts requiring significant coordination.

· Can solve problems that span work domains and require continual alignment to internal and external business issues to deliver expected results across groups.

· You have a wide latitude in approach to work, including the ability to reshape work plans, guided by professional best practices and domain expertise.

· Your work efforts have a significant impact on near- and medium-term Avanade and client operations. If client-facing, should contribute to client-relationship and sales outcomes.

· You work independently, with occasional validation of work efforts against strategic and operational objectives. Significant latitude in judgment & approach.

· You are able to mentor and manage the work efforts of more junior colleagues and team members as required by various workstreams; may formally supervise work of project teams.

· You can apply advanced knowledge of learned occupation/discipline and strong business operational acumen.

Technical skills

· · Applied experience in designing and solutioning programs and system integration projects that include Modern Data Platforms and AI and Advanced Analytics solutions (preferably based on Microsoft Azure PaaS & SaaS), having worked in a business consulting (technology focus) environment or a combination of experience and relevant education.

· Solid understanding of the value proposition(s) associated with AI, Data, PaaS, and DevOps, including business processing mapping of Data & AI solutions.

· Ability to conduct data profiling, cataloguing, and mapping for technical design and construction of technical data flows (data pipelines).

· Ability to apply methods to solve business problems using one or more Azure Data & AI services in combination with building data pipelines, data streams and systems integration.

· Ability to explain complex analytical methodologies and concepts in non-technical language.

· Knowledge of Lambda and Kappa architecture patterns, Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Quality tools and processes as well as DevOps processes (including CI/CD) and Infrastructure as code fundamentals.

Education & Certifications:

· You likely possess a BSc in a quantitative field such as computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, or another relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also suffice.

· You likely possess a certification in one or more of the following:

· Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203), Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP-600), Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)

Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade:

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)

• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally

• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth

• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

Find out more about some of our benefits [1] here ([2] https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits).

A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!

Together we do what matters.

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our [3] Inclusion & Diversity page ([4] https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity).

Create a future for our people that focuses on:

• Expanding your thinking

• Experimenting courageously

• Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by:

• Empowering every voice

• Encouraging boldness

• Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by:

• Amazing the client

• Prioritizing what matters

• Acting as one

Learn more

To learn more about some of Avanade’s client success stories, check out the following case study:

· [5] Inail Digitization with Digital Desk- Avanade

Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:

· [6] Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrow’s innovation

· [7] Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade

References

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1. https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits

2. https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits

3. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity

4. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity

5. https://www.avanade.com/en-au/clients/sportello-digitale-di-inail

6. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights

7. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade