Principal Consultant - AI Apps & Data

Location: This is a hybrid opportunity based in Auckland.

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 Bruce Anderson.  He is based in Brisbane and is a Practice Lead for our AI,Apps & Data practice.

As a Principal Consultant – AI Apps & Data, you will be a trusted advisor to our clients, leading the design and delivery of modern data, analytics and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. We will count on you to act as the technical lead on key engagements, shape solution architectures, and mentor other consultants as you help grow our practice across the region.

Along the way, you will get to:

• Lead end-to-end client engagements as the technical authority, overseeing Delivery/Technical Consultants on larger projects
• Partner with Account Managers and Project Managers to define solution roadmaps, architectures, and project milestones
• Drive presales activities including client workshops, proposals, and the production of high-quality technical artefacts and presentations
• Own the proposed solution throughout delivery, staying closely engaged with clients to ensure outcomes meet expectations
• Develop and share Intellectual Property (IP), contributing to capability uplift locally and across Asia Pacific
• 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 technical roles within a services/consulting environment, with a track record of leading solution design and delivery
• Proven ability to engage and influence C-level stakeholders, translate business needs into technical solutions, and present confidently to both technical and business audiences
• Strong experience designing, building and implementing Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions, including the Azure Data Platform (Azure SQL, Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake, Fabric) and Power BI
• Experience with Azure OpenAI (GPT models, prompt engineering, integration and deployment), strong Python skills, and ideally experience building multi-agent systems and working with dbt

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!