Solution Architect (Microsoft Technologies) - Part-time opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to support a pre-sales engagement for a large-scale enterprise cloud solution. This role involves working closely with technical and business stakeholders to shape the overall solution architecture, define best practices, and support technical discussions during the discovery phase. Please note that project requirements may evolve as additional information becomes available. Location: Remote Travel: Occasional short-term business travel within the EU may be required. Responsibilities Design scalable and secure enterprise solution architectures. Translate business needs into technical solutions and architectural recommendations. Define architecture standards, security principles, and technical roadmaps. Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams throughout the pre-sales process. Support technical workshops, solution discovery sessions, and customer discussions. Ensure proposed solutions follow modern cloud architecture and security best practices. Requirements 7+ years of experience in Solution Architecture for enterprise applications. Strong background in Microsoft cloud technologies, including Azure and related services. Experience designing cloud-native, distributed, and microservices-based solutions. Solid understanding of enterprise security, identity and access management, and governance principles. Experience with SaaS platforms and scalable enterprise architectures. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Fluent English. Nice to Have Experience with IoT or edge computing solutions. Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Experience participating in pre-sales activities, technical consulting, or solution discovery engagements.