Principal System Architect (Microsoft and Azure Solutions)
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About the Position
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal System Architect to lead the design, presales, and delivery of enterprise-scale Microsoft and Azure solutions. In this strategic role, you will bridge the gap between business objectives and technical execution. You will partner with enterprise clients to drive digital transformation, lead technical pre-sales efforts, and guide high-performing engineering teams to deliver world-class Microsoft ecosystem solutions.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Sales and Delivery teams to lead technical pre-sales. Scope complex engagements, author proposals/SOWs, and design accurate effort and teaming models.
- Architect robust, large-scale Microsoft and Azure solutions spanning infrastructure, application modernization, and data/AI workloads.
- Act as the trusted advisor for enterprise clients, translating complex technical concepts into business value for C-level executives and stakeholders.
- Serve as the lead technical authority on major deployments, ensuring architectural integrity, mitigating risks, and providing escalation support.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in Azure and the broader Microsoft platform across application modernization, data and analytics, and AI/ML workloads.
- Leading complex, multi-workload Microsoft implementations at enterprise scale.
- Demonstrated experience in client-facing, consulting roles and comfort leading architecture discussions with senior technical and executive stakeholders.
- Experience supporting or leading presales activity including scoping engagements, writing proposals, and contributing to deal closure.
- Strong solution architecture fundamentals across application stacks (REST, containers, serverless, front-end/back-end) and data/AI stacks (relational, non-relational, GenAI, ML).
- Familiarity with Agile delivery practices and DevOps tooling (IaC, CI/CD, automated deployment).
- Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex technical concepts into business language.
- Azure certifications are expected.
We Offer
- Opportunity to work remotely in Türkiye.
- Be part of a leading team driving digital transformation with Microsoft and Azure solutions.
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