About Optimus Information
Optimus Information is a Canadian Microsoft Solutions Partner, proudly holding multiple Advanced Specializations in Azure infrastructure migration, data & AI, and application modernization. With over 150 skilled professionals across Canada, LATAM, and India, we deliver digital transformation solutions through a scalable global delivery model. Our culture is built on continuous learning, innovation, and celebrating wins-while maintaining flexible work options and rapid growth opportunities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits (HSA), and generous PTO.
- Professional growth opportunities with exposure to AI, cloud-native development, modern data platforms, and DevOps.
- Collaborative, supportive teams that thrive on innovation and celebrate every success.
About the Role:
Optimus is looking for a Principal Consultant to lead the design, articulation, and delivery of enterprise-grade AI solutions for our customers. This is a senior, customer-facing role that sits at the intersection of AI architecture, Microsoft platforms, presales leadership, and executive communication.
This role is for a seasoned technologist who can translate AI potential into scalable, secure, and monetizable solutions, grounded in real business value.
You will act as a technical authority and trusted advisor, shaping solution strategy, leading presales and executive discussions, guiding delivery teams, and representing Optimus in front of CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders.
Presales & Customer Engagement
- Lead technical presales for Data & AI opportunities
- Own solution storytelling - from whiteboarding to executive-level presentations
- Partner with Sales and Practice Leads to shape:
- Solution approaches
- Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Delivery phasing and success criteria
- Act as the technical face of Optimus in customer meetings
AI Solution Architecture & Strategy
- Design scalable, production-ready AI solutions using Microsoft's AI ecosystem
- Define end-to-end architectures covering:
- Data ingestion and integration
- Model orchestration and inference
- Security, governance, and compliance
- Cost optimization and scalability
- Ensure AI solutions are enterprise-ready, not just POCs
Thought Leadership & Practice Growth
- Contribute to Optimus' AI offerings, accelerators, and IP
- Stay current with Microsoft's AI roadmap and emerging patterns
- Mentor architects and senior consultants within the Data & AI practice
- Support internal enablement and best-practice definition
Required Experience & Skills
- 10+ years in technology consulting, architecture, or senior engineering roles
- Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions (beyond POCs)
- Strong understanding of applied AI and LLM-based solutions; not required to be a data scientist
- Solid foundation in data platforms and analytics architectures that enable AI at scale
- Deep expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem, including Azure AI and modern data platforms (e.g., Fabric)
- Experience leading technical presales, solution design, and executive-level presentations
- Ability to translate business problems into scalable, secure AI architectures
- Comfortable acting as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills with a balance of technical depth and business clarity
Optional (Nice to Have)
- Experience with Microsoft partner programs, funding, or co-sell motions
- Background in professional services or systems integration environments
