Microsoft Evangelist

Company: NTT DATA, Inc.
Location: Plano
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertNTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a Microsoft Evangelist to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).Job Duties: We are seeking a Microsoft Technical Architect and Evangelist to join our Data and AI team at a Global Systems Integrator (GSI) team. This role requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to communicate complex solutions effectively. You will serve as a trusted advisor to external clients, enabling them to modernize their data ecosystems using Azure Data platform. Additionally, you will act as an evangelist to drive adoption and educate internal teams including client partners and sales executives, and customers about Microsoft's capabilities.

This is a leadership-level opportunity that demands collaboration, thought leadership, and hands-on technical skills to deliver scalable, innovative solutions to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Implementation:
- Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions on the Azure platform.
- Lead discovery workshops to understand business challenges, data requirements, and current technology ecosystems.
- Design end-to-end data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration with Microsoft various data / AI tools.
- Optimize Snowflake solutions for cost efficiency, performance, and reliability.

Technical Leadership:
- Lead technical engagements, collaborating with internal teams and client stakeholders.
- Guide data engineers, analysts, and developers in implementing best practices.
- Establish and enforce governance, security, and compliance standards within Azure environments.

Evangelism & Enablement:
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Microsoft within the organization and for clients.
- Develop and deliver workshops, webinars, and technical presentations on Microsoft's capabilities.
- Create white papers, case studies, and reusable artifacts to showcase NTT DATA's and Microsoft's value proposition.
- Build strong relationships with Microsoft's account teams including their product managers and solution architects, contributing to co-marketing and joint go-to-market strategies.

Business Development Support:
- Collaborate with sales and pre-sales teams to provide technical guidance during RFP responses and solutioning.
- Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts by showcasing Microsoft's potential for extended use cases.Minimum Skills Required: Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or analytics roles, with at least 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure tools.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale data solutions across industries.
- Experience working in consulting or client-facing roles, particularly with GSIs or enterprise customers.
- Deep understanding of modern data architecture principles, including cloud platforms.

Must-Have Technical Skills:
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft's architecture, including data sharing, performance optimization, and data security.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and ETL tools (e.g., DBT, Informatica, Matillion, Fivetran, Talend).
- Experience with BI/Visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
- Hands-on experience with data modeling, schema design, and ELT pipeline development.
- Understanding of cloud-native services for data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, etc).

Soft Skills:
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with diverse teams.
- A self-starter with a growth mindset and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications (Required):
- Microsoft Advanced Certifications (Architect or Data Engineer).
- Certifications in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies.Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us atus.nttdata.comNTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here . If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here . For Pay Transparency information, please click here .
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