Principal AI & Data Architect – Microsoft Stack – £110k + 5% Bonus

Principal AI & Data Architect – Microsoft Stack – £110k 5% Bonus

Pearson Carter are currently working with a leading Microsoft Partner who are looking to appoint a Principal AI & Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale data and AI solutions.

This is a senior, client-facing role combining architecture leadership, pre-sales engagement, and governance across complex Microsoft-based programmes. You will act as Design Authority across Azure, Fabric, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as Design Authority for AI and Data architectures
• Lead pre-sales engagements, workshops, and solution shaping
• Architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure data platforms and AI solutions
• Provide governance and technical oversight to reduce delivery risk
• Own architecture and technical documentation
• Define standards, patterns, and reusable assets
• Mentor delivery teams and support product innovation

Experience

• Proven experience architecting enterprise-scale Azure data and AI solutions
• Strong Azure data ecosystem knowledge (ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Azure SQL, Power BI)
• AI architecture expertise (ML, generative AI, cognitive services)
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture (lakehouse, ELT/ETL, MDM)
• Power Platform and Dynamics 365 integration experience
• Pre-sales and executive stakeholder engagement experience
• Experience establishing architectural governance

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £110k
• Home-based working with client site travel
• 5% Bonus
• Strong certification and progression support

Location

Home-based with client travel as required in London

How to Apply

Please apply ASAP with your CV to be considered for this position.

You can also get in touch with me on [email protected] or 0191 406 6111.

Pearson Carter is the Global Leader in Microsoft Technology, Web, Mobile and Software Development Recruitment with specialist roles across the globe – www.pearsoncarter.com
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