Sr. Solutions Architect - Microsoft AI
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCarlos Gilbert Elementary School, 300, Griffin Street, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 87501, United States
About SHI International Corp.
Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. Today, we are a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services, with over 17,000 organizations worldwide relying on our concierge approach to solve what's next. The heartbeat of SHI is our 7,000 employees. As the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S., we are committed to diversity, continuous professional growth, and providing world-class facilities and technology to help you thrive.
About the Role
The Senior Solutions Architect - Microsoft AI is a revenue-carrying presales leader responsible for driving new business within SHI's Data & AI professional services practice. As the practice's primary technical authority on Microsoft's AI and automation capabilities, you will own a personal bookings target and operate across the full presales lifecycle—from discovery and technical qualification through solution design, proposal development, and executive presentation.
A critical aspect of this role is ensuring that client-facing solutions tell a unified story. While specialist Solution Architects bring deep expertise in data platforms, governance, and security, you will ensure the AI and agent layer is architected to take full advantage of those foundations. You will lead the charge in AI agent development and multi-agent orchestration, helping enterprises move beyond simple chatbots toward autonomous agents that reason, plan, and take action. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building production agents and a clear vision for how multi-agent architectures will reshape enterprise operations.
The Interview Process
Candidates selected for this role will engage in a comprehensive evaluation designed to assess technical depth, presales acumen, and cultural fit. The process typically includes:
- Initial Screening: A conversation with a recruiter to discuss background, career goals, and role alignment.
- Technical Deep Dive: A detailed session with the hiring manager and senior architects to explore your experience with Microsoft AI, agent orchestration, and solution design.
- Presales Simulation: A scenario-based discussion focusing on pipeline development, proposal structuring, and executive presentation skills.
- Team Fit: Final interviews with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment with SHI's collaborative culture.
Join Our Team
At SHI, we offer health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family, along with opportunities for leadership growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School, 300, Griffin Street, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 87501, United States
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePartner with Account Executives to identify, qualify, and advance AI and Copilot opportunities
- check_circleArchitect AI and automation solutions using Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Power Platform
- check_circleLead discovery workshops and technical assessments to define client AI objectives and pain points
- check_circleDevelop reusable reference architectures, demo environments, and proof-of-concept templates
- check_circleCollaborate with specialist architects to assemble integrated, multi-discipline client solutions
- check_circleAuthor technical content for proposals and SOWs including solution overviews and delivery plans
- check_circleRepresent SHI at industry conferences and client workshops to drive AI thought leadership
- check_circleAdvise clients on agent governance, safety guardrails, and responsible AI practices for autonomous systems
Requirements
- verified8+ years experience in solution architecture, presales engineering, or technical consulting within the Microsoft ecosystem
- verified3+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft AI and automation technologies
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- verifiedDemonstrated experience designing and building AI agents, conversational AI solutions, or intelligent automation workflows in a production or client-facing context
- verifiedDemonstrated track record of carrying and achieving a personal revenue or bookings target ($3M+ annually preferred)
- verifiedWorking familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Microsoft Purview
- verifiedStrong executive communication skills with proven ability to present to C-level audiences
- verifiedExperience developing proposals, SOWs, and commercial structures for professional services engagements
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience with multi-agent orchestration frameworks (Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, LangGraph, or similar). Microsoft certifications: Power Platform Solution Architect (PL-600), Azure AI Engineer (AI-102), Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP-600), or Azure Data Engineer (DP-203). Microsoft MVP designation in any relevant category. Experience with RAG architectures, prompt engineering, grounding techniques, and responsible AI/safety considerations for autonomous agents. Prior employment at a Microsoft partner, VAR, or consulting firm with a productized services model. Experience with competitive displacement against firms such as Slalom, Ahead, WWT, or Big 4 consultancies. Understanding of data platform architecture patterns including lakehouse/medallion architecture and modern data warehousing. Background in one or more industry verticals: financial services, healthcare, retail, or gaming/hospitality.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, wellness, and financial benefitscheck_circleMedical, vision, and dental insurancecheck_circle401K retirement plancheck_circleFlexible spending account
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Copilot For Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio, Azure Ai Foundry, Power Platform, Fabric, Power Bi, Purview, Semantic Kernel, Autogen, Langgraph.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
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