Presales/Solution Architect - Azure Cloud Services
First seen by Alion on Jul 27, 2026.
Job Description Azure (Presales/Solution Architect):
Location: Gurgaon
Experience: 23 Years
About the Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Azure Pre-Sales to support our Microsoft Cloud business. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, excellent customer-facing skills, and a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and migration solutions. The candidate should hold the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or be actively pursuing it (preferred for exceptional candidates).
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand customer business and technical requirements and recommend Azure cloud solutions.
- Assist Sales teams during customer meetings, technical discussions, and solution presentations.
- Prepare solution proposals, BoQs, HLDs, architecture diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Design Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions based on customer requirements.
- Support RFP/RFI/RFQ responses with technical inputs.
- Perform Azure sizing, pricing, and cost optimization exercises.
- Conduct solution demonstrations and Proof of Concepts (PoCs).
- Collaborate with Microsoft teams and internal delivery teams to ensure successful solution design.
- Stay updated with the latest Azure services, Microsoft best practices, and cloud technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 13 years of experience in Azure Pre-Sales, Cloud Consulting, Infrastructure, or Solution Engineering.
- Strong communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills.
- Ability to work closely with Sales, Delivery, and Microsoft stakeholders.
Mandatory Certification:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Skills
Azure, Presales, Solution Architect, Cloud Services, Azure Architect, Solution Implementation, PaaS, Cloud Integration, Cloud Infrastructure