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Avanade is on a mission to become the top Microsoft Data & AI consultancy in the Nordics, delivering award-winning expertise and innovative solutions. We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Architect to join our team and drive this vision forward in the Swedish market.

Avanade is the leading global provider of digital, cloud, AI and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture between Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation, Avanade has more certifications, Gold-level competencies and most valued professionals (MVPs) than any other Microsoft partner. Every day, our 60,000 professionals in 26 countries innovate responsibly to make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees and their customers.

In this role, you will combine technical depth, consulting acumen, and exceptional communication skills. You’ll engage with client C-suites as a trusted advisor while also guiding and sparring with developer teams. Your contributions will shape the future of Data & AI in Sweden while delivering measurable business value to clients.

What you'll do:

Solution Delivery

• Design and deliver large-scale Data & AI solutions that align with client goals and modern best practices.

• Provide technical leadership in at least two of the following areas: Reporting Solutions: Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, using modern architectural patterns (e.g., Delta, Lambda, Kappa). Data & AI Strategy: Creating operational models and aligning AI initiatives with business goals. Generative AI: Leveraging Databricks Mosaic AI and Microsoft AI Services.

Client Engagement

• Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor to C-suite executives, translating technical concepts into actionable business strategies.

• Focus on the Swedish market, building strong relationships with local clients and stakeholders.

• Support pre-sales activities and proactively originate opportunities by identifying client challenges and aligning them with Avanade’s capabilities.

Team Collaboration

• Mentor junior team members and ensure delivery quality across projects.

• Collaborate across teams to maintain excellence in delivery and align solutions with business growth objectives.

Thought Leadership

• Contribute to Avanade’s thought leadership initiatives, such as speaking engagements and content creation, to showcase our Data & AI expertise in the Nordics.

• Advocate for modern Data & AI technologies and methodologies both internally and externally.

Skills and Experiences

• Deep Technical Expertise: Proven delivery experience in at least two of the following: Reporting solutions on Azure (e.g., Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI) with modern architecture patterns. Data & AI operational strategy and business alignment. Generative AI use cases using Databricks Mosaic AI and Microsoft AI Services.

• Strategic Communication: Confidence in engaging with executives and presenting complex solutions in clear business terms.

• Developer Engagement: Ability to collaborate with and mentor developer teams to ensure alignment and quality in delivery.

• Technical Leadership: Experience leading teams in delivering impactful Data & AI projects.

• Languages: Fluency in Swedish (spoken and written) is strongly preferred. English fluency is required.

In addition, these will help you stand out:

• Azure certifications such as Solutions Architect Expert or Data Engineer Associate.

• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps in Data & AI projects.

• Familiarity with modern data architectures such as Lakehouse or Data Vault.

• Cross-functional leadership experience in global or regional teams.

Characteristics that can spell success for this role:

• Consultative, collaborative, analytical

• Resilient, adaptable, flexible

• Humble leader, strong negotiator, relationship builder

• Passionate about tech and engaging with and advising clients

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year, with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)  

• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally  

• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth 

• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you     

• Flexible working arrangements - hybrid working options and a growth-focused, supportive culture.

A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you will get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees.

Create a future for our people that focuses on 

• Expanding your thinking   • Experimenting courageously   • Learning and pivoting 

Inspire greatness in our people by 

• Empowering every voice   • Encouraging boldness   • Celebrating progress  

Accelerate the impact of our people by 

• Amazing the client   • Prioritizing what matters    • Acting as one

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.

Applications will be reviewed from Monday 6th January 2025

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.