We’ve been helping businesses digitally transform, maximise their assets and futureproof their operations for over 30 years. With deep industry expertise we know how to make our clients more successful by adapting and implementing proven Columbus and Microsoft-based solution sets for immediate business impact.

Job Title: Data & AI Presales Architect

Location:3 Days in the Nottingham City Centre Office, NG1 6GN  

Salary:Negotiable (We aim to improve your current package)

Bonus:Yes

Holiday:25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with Service),

Medical Insurance:Yes (terms apply) plus additional Health Cashback Plan

Hours:Full time (36.5 hpw)

Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to client sites - expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi)

JOIN US.  BE YOURSELF.

Diversity and Inclusion are close to our H.E.A.R.T!

By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive network that values your voice, respects your ideas, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our average length of service in the UK is 8 years, as we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates and supports career growth and advancement in becoming a Trusted Advisor.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. We actively encourage applications candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions across our organisation, in return you can expect us toHelp you grow.Empower you.Appreciate you.Respect you, and yourTeam.

Data & AI team, 

At Columbus, we value collaboration, trust-building, curiosity and delivering customer success. By joining our Data & AI team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to these values while continuously developing your skills and knowledge.

Launched in 2024 in the UK, the Data & AI team is a global team with ambitions to double in size over the next 

The role of Presales Architect

The Data & AI Presales Architect is responsible for leading pre-sales engagements, supporting sales efforts, and designing modern Data & AI solutions tailored to customer needs. This role bridges business requirements and technical solutions, ensuring that proposed architectures align with best practices, scalability, and business objectives. Additionally, the role includes involvement in project work, contributing to solution implementation and delivery.

About You (The Essentials)

• Experience in Data & AI architecture and solution design
• Experience in presales, customer engagement, and proposal development
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Experience working in consulting or professional services
• Hands-on experience with data platforms (Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake)
• Experience with data engineering tools (SQL, Python, Spark)
• Understanding of BI and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Full drivers licence and access to vehicle
• Curious, looking to challenge the status quo and improve
• Collaborates well with both internal and external colleagues
• Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field.

What we can offer

You will be a part of both a local and global team, where you not only share knowledge but also a laugh or two. We value our employees and leave room for flexibility so that you can enjoy a work-life balance.

As a Columbian you will get;-

• 25 Days Annual Leave (Increasing with Service)
• Columbus Benefits Hub – Discounts on Tickets, Shopping, Car leasing, Holidays, Food and More
  
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Access to Free Training Courses Delivered by Columbus Academy
• Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn
• Modern Airconditioned Office Spaces fully managed by Cubo (multiple UK locations)
• Free Barista Coffee and hot drinks made in-house
• Free Beer and Fizz every day (2 - 5pm)
• Casual Dress-code in our Offices
• Personal Pension Plan
  
• Life Assurance x4 Salary
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• £2,500 payment for successful candidate referrals
• Flexi-phone upgrade scheme (if eligible)
• Plus many many more (check out our careers pages for details)

Company Awards & Recognition

• Bi-annual Company Special Recognition Awards with prizes!
• Give a thumbs up through Columbus Cheers.
• Employee of the year and Employees Employee of the year.
• Long Service Awards

Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply)

• Free 24/7 Access to Cubo Gym(s)
• Vitality Medical Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash plan (includes an Employee Assistance Lines),
• Mental health first aiders
• Suggestions Boxes

Next Steps

If this sounds like the role for you, then please drop a copy of your CV over today via our website and “Apply for this job” or CV not up to date? then apply using your LinkedIn profile in seconds.

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STAYCURIOUS,COLLABORATE, BUILDTRUST, and DELIVERCUSTOMER SUCCESS

Suitable for candidates working with/as: Presales, Solutions Architects, Sales Development, Data & AI.

Gold Partner and Inner Circle

As a Microsoft Gold Partner for over 20 years, Columbus have access a range of market-leading resources, training and certifications. As well as a host of awards, Columbus have twice been named partner of the year by Microsoft.

As Microsoft Inner Circle members, Columbus have been recognised as part of an elite category of partners. This honour is only awarded to the very best in the industry for thought leadership, innovation and dedication, with Inner Circle partners representing only the Top 1% of the Microsoft ecosystem.