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Solution Architecture & Planning
United Kingdom
Job Description
Description
Avanade operates through direct Avanade relationships and through the Accenture Microsoft Business Group (AMBG), our joint channel with Accenture and Microsoft. AMBG helps clients address critical business and technology challenges by combining Avanade's Microsoft expertise, Accenture's industry reach and Microsoft's security platform innovation.
This Director grade role is a senior cyber defence architecture role within AMBG Security. The role focuses on shaping, selling and delivering Microsoft-led security operations transformation, with particular depth in Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, MXDR operating models, detection engineering, threat hunting, automation and managed security services.
The successful candidate will operate as a market-facing leader and trusted advisor for enterprise clients. They will help clients modernise their SOC, consolidate SIEM and XDR capability, improve response outcomes, and realise the value of Microsoft Security investments through practical, scalable and commercially strong solutions.
Key Responsibilities
The AMBG Senior Cyber Defence Architect will own and lead cyber defence solutioning and delivery across the AMBG channel. The role blends market development, client advisory, solution architecture, delivery assurance, capability development and thought leadership.
- Lead the architecture of Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR and MXDR solutions for large enterprise clients, from strategy and business case through to design, mobilisation and delivery assurance.
- Shape modern SOC and SecOps transformation programmes, including operating model design, tooling consolidation, incident management, detection engineering, automation, threat hunting and continuous improvement.
- Define and evolve AMBG cyber defence offerings, accelerators and go-to-market assets that align to Microsoft Security priorities and client demand.
- Support sales development and conversion by leading client workshops, qualification, solution shaping, estimation, proposal development and executive-level presentations.
- Provide technical and architectural direction to security architects, consultants and delivery teams, ensuring solutions are robust, deliverable and commercially viable.
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex delivery challenges across Sentinel, Defender, MXDR and managed security services engagements.
- Build trusted relationships with client security leaders, Microsoft, Accenture and internal Avanade stakeholders to drive growth and delivery excellence.
- Contribute to demand management, capability planning, certification pathways and skills development for the AMBG Security team.
- Represent AMBG Security in the market as a credible cyber defence thought leader and ambassador for Avanade's Microsoft Security business.
Data Analytics & AI AV
Spain
Generative AI Engineer
To support the needs of our clients, Avanade is actively recruiting and interviewing for the role outlined below, as we continue to expand our AI and Data capabilities globally. With more than 60,000 employees around the world, we are helping organizations unlock business value through Generative AI, intelligent automation, and modern AI platforms.
Our AI & Data team is composed of industry-recognized experts in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and Generative AI. We are looking for innovative, client-focused professionals passionate about helping organizations transform the way they work through Large Language Models (LLMs), Microsoft Copilot, AI Agents, and intelligent business solutions.
Come join us
As a member of our fast-growing Generative AI team, you will work across Avanade's AI practice to design, build, and deploy innovative AI solutions for some of the world's leading organizations.
You will help clients leverage technologies such as Azure OpenAI Service, Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Foundry, Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and modern AI architectures to transform business processes, employee experiences, and customer engagement.
Join our team and help organizations move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale AI adoption.
What you'll do
- Assess client business challenges and identify opportunities to leverage Generative AI and intelligent automation solutions.
- Design and implement AI-powered applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), Azure OpenAI Service, and Microsoft AI technologies.
- Build and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions integrating enterprise knowledge sources and vector databases.
- Develop AI Agents and Copilot experiences using Microsoft Copilot Studio and related technologies.
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define AI use cases, business value, success metrics, and adoption strategies.
- Design prompts, evaluation frameworks, and guardrails to ensure responsible, secure, and reliable AI solutions.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to deploy scalable AI solutions on Azure and integrate them with enterprise systems.
- Support demonstrations, proof of concepts (PoCs), MVPs, and client workshops showcasing Generative AI capabilities.
- Stay current with emerging AI technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives across the organization.
Skills and experiences
- Understanding of Generative AI concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Agentic AI, RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and AI orchestration frameworks.
- Experience developing AI solutions using Python and modern AI frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, AutoGen, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with Azure AI services, including Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Foundry, AI Search, and Cognitive Services.
- Knowledge of responsible AI principles, AI governance, security, and compliance considerations.
- Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise applications, APIs, and business workflows.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex AI concepts to both technical and business audiences.
- Understanding of cloud-native architectures and deploying AI solutions on Azure.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility, and custom Copilot development.
- Hands-on experience implementing enterprise RAG architectures and knowledge management solutions.
- Experience with vector databases such as Azure AI Search, Pinecone, Weaviate, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of LLMOps, model evaluation, monitoring, and AI lifecycle management.
- Azure certifications related to AI, Data, or Cloud technologies.
- Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related disciplines.
- Experience leading AI transformation initiatives or AI adoption programs.
About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role
- AI-first mindset with passion for emerging technologies
- Analytical, curious, and innovative
- Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills
- Team player and effective communicator
- Problem-solver with a focus on delivering business value
- Self-motivated and continuously learning
- Comfortable working in fast-evolving technology environments
- Customer-centric and outcome-oriented
Delivery Management AV
Spain
¡Únete a nuestro Avanade Campus, el programa de prácticas que comienza en Octubre 2026 y trabaja en aquello que te apasiona rodeado por un excelente entorno de trabajo!
Participarás activamente en la formación impartida por Consultores de Avanade donde aprenderás herramientas, prácticas y procesos comunes en los diferentes proyectos que Avanade lleva a cabo internamente y en sus clientes.
Key Responsibilities:
Observar todas las etapas de planificación y ejecución de los programas/proyectos asignados. Apoyarás la entrega exitosa de los servicios y la correspondiente satisfacción de los clientes
Evaluaciones y requisitos de aplicaciones.
Diseño y arquitectura de aplicaciones
Proceso y diseño funcional
Implementación de aplicaciones - trayectoria exitosa de Consultoría Tecnológica
Diagnóstico y evaluación de tecnología que involucra un gran proyecto estratégico
Actividades de ventas que implican grandes proyectos estratégicos
Establecimiento y mantenimiento de relaciones exitosas con clientes importantes, aprendiendo a desarrollar y articular el valor entregado de una manera que impulse e influya en el compromiso del cliente y la asociación futura
Prácticas de gestión financiera en relación con proyectos y programas
Gestión eficaz del riesgo
Metodologías de entrega
Entrega de Integración de Sistemas
Infrastructure AV
Germany
About Avanade
Avanade is a global leader in digital and cloud services, business solutions, and design‑led applications. As a joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture, we are the world’s largest consulting company dedicated to Microsoft technologies.
We support our clients across Cloud, Modern Workplace, Business Applications, Data & AI, and Security, driven by our strong #PeopleFirst culture.
Your Role
As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you will design, implement, and operate modern cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
You work hands‑on with cloud platforms and services, supporting customers in building secure, scalable, and reliable environments while collaborating closely with architects, developers, and operations teams.
You contribute actively to cloud transformations, application modernization, and platform improvements, ensuring solutions follow best practices and operational standards.
Your Responsibilities
Implement and operate Azure cloud solutions, including compute, networking, storage, and platform services
Support the setup and evolution of Azure landing zones and cloud foundations
Provision and configure Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Bicep, Terraform, ARM)
Support application deployments and integrations across Azure services (e.g. App Services, Functions, AKS, data services)
Build a CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub)
Support cloud security and identity concepts (e.g. Entra ID / Azure AD, role‑based access, network security)
Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues across development, test, and production environments
Work closely with solution architects to implement architectural designs and standards
Contribute to documentation, technical guidelines, and operational handover
Your Profile
Practical experience working with Microsoft Azure in engineering or operations roles
Good understanding of cloud concepts, virtual networking, identity, and security
Experience with automation and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Azure CLI)
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and version‑controlled deployments
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub)
Understanding of monitoring, logging, and operational best practices in cloud environments
Willingness to learn and grow toward more complex cloud and platform responsibilities
Ability to work in a team‑oriented, customer‑focused environment
Fluency in German and English are a mandatory requirement