Introduction Avanade is seeking experienced an Analytic Architect - Data & AI with strong SQL Server and Windows Server expertise to support Microsoft Unified Support projects. Candidates must possess professional proficiency in Mandarin to engage effectively with customers. Come Join Us In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, supporting customers in their digital transformation journeys with deep technical expertise, solution architecture guidance, and proactive technical leadership. What you'll do Understanding Customer Technical Environment: * Gather customer insights (technical preferences, business needs, competitive landscape). * Map Microsoft architecture and solutions to customer outcomes. * Serve as the Voice of the Customer (VOC) to influence internal Microsoft teams using structured channels. Technical Expertise - SQL Server, Windows Server Focus: * Act as Subject Matter Expert in: * SQL Server deployments, migrations, and optimization. * Windows Server architecture, deployment, and administration. * On-premises to Azure cloud migrations and hybrid deployments. * Provide technical leadership in: * Database governance and operations. * Enterprise data platform architecture. * Cloud-scale analytics solutions. Architecture Design and Deployment: * Participate in architectural reviews, resiliency assessments, and optimization workshops. * Guide customers towards well-architected environments with production-ready deployments. * Ensure best practices across SQL Server and Windows Server solutions in hybrid and cloud environments. Practice Development & Trusted Advisor Role: * Identify reusable IP opportunities for solution standardization. * Build impactful relationships with technical stakeholders and decision-makers. * Advise and challenge customers constructively during technical discussions. * Understand competitive solutions and articulate Microsoft’s differentiation. Thought Leadership & Community Engagement: * Share insights, technical strategies, and best practices within internal Microsoft/Avanade teams. * Participate in external community events (seminars, technical forums, etc.). Skills & Experiences * 6+ years of professional experience in: * Consulting, technical presales, or enterprise platform implementation. * Data platform architecture using SQL Server and Windows Server. * Professional proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) - written and spoken. * Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid architecture (Azure preferred). * Knowledge of open-source database migrations and data analytics platforms is a plus. * Demonstrated ability in: * Customer engagement and advisory roles. * Leading technical teams and virtual collaboration. * Driving solution design and technical decision-making. ------------------------- About You Preferred Technical Skills: * SQL Server optimization, clustering, HA/DR, and migrations. * Windows Server administration and infrastructure management. * Azure hybrid solutions (Azure Arc, Azure SQL). * Data governance and security. * PowerShell / scripting skills (preferred). * Exposure to NoSQL platforms and data warehousing solutions (advantageous). ------------------------- Competencies: * Technical leadership and hands-on solutioning. * Strong advisory and consultative skills. * Excellent communication and presentation abilities in both English and Chinese (Mandarin). * Customer-centric with problem-solving mindset. * Cross-functional team collaboration and influence. * Basic business acumen and value-selling understanding. Enjoy Your Career Some of the best things about working at Avanade · People-first culture that supports innovation and encourages people to move forward · Turn your ideas to human impact by cultivating a team that will help clients unlock what’s next​ · Opportunities to innovate in the Microsoft platform while charting your own career path · On-the-job growth through hackathons, innovation contests, and other expressions of our passion for innovating with purpose · Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally Find out more about some of our benefits [1] here. A great place to work As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll 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 our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also 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. Visit our [2] Inclusion & Diversity page. 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 Learn more To learn more about the types of projects our Data & AI team works on check out these case studies: · [3] thyssenkrupp Materials Services uses data to help strike a delicate operational balance · [4] What matters to SSE Renewables is innovating for a sustainable future · [5] Hachette UK enables employees with machine learning-driven contract searches · [6] Marston Holdings identifies significant cloud savings Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs: · [7] Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrow’s innovation · [8] Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade References Visible links 1. https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/career/benefits 2. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity 3. https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/clients/thyssenkrupp 4. https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/clients/sse-renewables-ai 5. https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/clients/hachette-automated-identification 6. https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/clients/marston-holdings 7. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights 8. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade 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.