Cloud Solution Architect

Microsoft

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted: 69 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Feb 15, 2027

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Cloud Solution Architect

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The Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI is a senior, customer-facing role focused on guiding enterprise customers through their cloud and AI transformation journeys. You will act as a technical advisor to C-level executives, leading strategic engagements to design, deploy, and optimize secure, scalable solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting architectural design sessions, driving technical excellence across various workloads, and owning end-to-end technical delivery for strategic accounts. You will utilize deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, specifically focusing on AI, Applications, Infrastructure, and Data. Key technologies and frameworks include Azure AI Foundry, GitHub, App Services, Databricks, Fabric, CAF, and WAF. This role solves complex business problems by helping customers modernize applications, scale AI solutions, and achieve operational excellence through robust cloud architecture.

Skills

Microsoft Azure Azure AI Foundry Databricks Fabric GitHub App Services CAF WAF Network Operations Systems Administration Software Development

What you'll do

Build trusted relationships with IT executives to shape their Cloud and AI strategies.
Lead architectural design sessions for secure, scalable, and resilient solutions using Microsoft best practices.
Drive technical excellence across Azure workloads including AI, Apps, Infrastructure, and Data.
Own end-to-end technical delivery for strategic accounts to maximize the value of Microsoft investments.
Accelerate Azure consumption by delivering repeatable IP and resolving technical blockers.
Design impactful delivery proposals and provide oversight for key customer engagements.
Mentor peers and serve as a spokesperson in internal and external technical forums.
Guide customers through the adoption of AI at scale and digital transformation journeys.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting, systems administration, network operations, software development, or architecture.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 12+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure or IT consulting (preferred).
Master's Degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure or architecture (preferred).
6+ years of experience working in a customer-facing role (preferred).
6+ years of experience leading technical projects (preferred).
Technical Certification in Cloud, such as Azure, AWS, or Google (preferred).

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