Principal Consultant - AI Apps & Data

Location: This is a hybrid opportunity based in Sydney.

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally


• #15 Best Workplace™ in Technology and #22 Best Workplaces™ in Australia


• #34 in IT on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces™ list


• Recognised as a Great Place to Work in 13 countries


• $8.25 billion in revenue


• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

About the role

Leadership: The Leader for this role is Ali Sadreddini, Practice Lead, AI Apps & Data. Ali will be committed to providing ongoing development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. As a member of our team, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters growth, innovation, knowledge sharing and creativity.  

As a Principal Consultant, you will be a sales focused technology specialist, who is viewed as a trusted advisor by our clients. We will count on you to act as the technical lead on projects, overseeing a number of Technical/Delivery Consultants on larger engagements. Along the way, you will get to:

• Research and evaluate client systems and architecture; drawing conclusions; and developing recommendations in accordance with engagement objectives


• Discuss project scope and budget with the customer and direct the project scope to be implemented on time and budget without sacrificing quality


• Act as a team leader on large engagements taking ownership of the project outcome and quality.


• Identify and resolve project issues with our clients


• Writing proposal components or letters of understanding, as needed, and responding to RFPs and other marketing situations


• Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.

What we’re looking for

• Significant experience in professional services, with end-to-end experience across pre-sales, architecture, design and delivery.


• Solid presales experience including leading client discovery workshops, translating business requirements into technical solutions, preparing and delivering tailored PoC's, developing solution architectures and proposals, collaborating with sales teams on RFP/RFI responses, and providing technical expertise throughout the sales cycle. 


• Significant expertise designing and delivering solutions using multiple Microsoft Azure data platform services (e.g. Fabric, Synapse, Databricks, Data Factory, Logic Apps, Analysis Services)


• Experience designing and delivering Gen AI solutions using Microsoft technologies 


• Experience utilising Gen AI as a tool to deliver projects


• TOGAF certification would be advantageous in this role

What you can expect
We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and for helping you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include: 

• Dedicated career pathways and development


• Peer recognition and the opportunity to join our President’s Club


• Volunteer Leave and Work Life Balance days


• Work-From-Anywhere Program for up to 4 weeks per year


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Corporate discounts

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!