Cloud Solution Architect

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: —
Salary: $106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Apr 26, 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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As a Cloud Solution Architect, you will join the team to serve as a trusted advisor by understanding customer data estates and business priorities to design high-performance Data and Analytics solutions. Your daily responsibilities include creating technical roadmaps, driving Proof of Concepts and Minimal Viable Products, and ensuring long-term technical viability for new deployments. You will infuse key AI technologies where appropriate while ensuring solutions meet security, scalability, and reliability standards. You must utilize technical knowledge to share insights with Engineering teams and educate customers on the Azure platform. Required skills include experience in cloud infrastructure, systems administration, network operations, and software development. You will leverage your expertise in cloud architecture to create repeatable Intellectual Property and provide technical consulting to solve complex business and IT problems.

Skills

Azure Cloud Solution Architecture Data & Analytics AI cloud/infrastructure Systems Administration Network Operations Software Development Security Proof of Concepts MVP

What you'll do

Design Data & Analytics solutions that align with customer business priorities and success measures.
Architect solutions ensuring high performance, security, scalability, and reliability upon deployment.
Create Data & Analytics roadmaps and drive Proof of Concepts (POC) and Minimal Viable Products (MVP).
Infuse key AI technologies into technical designs to meet business and IT needs.
Share customer insights and best practices with the Engineering team to drive product improvements.
Contribute to the creation and reuse of Intellectual Property (IP) to accelerate customer outcomes.
Educate customers on the Azure platform and maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field.
4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting, systems administration, network operations, software development, or architecture.
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field with 6+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure or architecture.
8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting, systems administration, network operations, software development, or architecture.
4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role.
Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google) or security certifications (preferred).
Authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

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