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

Solvd

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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)
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
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
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
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