Enterprise Architect

Microsoft

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 3, 2027

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $215k
This role $209k
$127k most similar roles pay here $291k

This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $175,625–$253,537 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $215k for comparable roles.

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About Microsoft

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

Microsoft currently has 598 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Enterprise Architect

The Enterprise Architect joins the Americas Markets & Industries Office of the CTO to serve as a trusted advisor for strategic customers. In this role, you will partner with senior technology leaders to translate business objectives into technical strategies and patterns for ambitious cloud and AI initiatives. You will design cloud-scale solutions involving network fundamentals, security, and SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS products while addressing data residency and sovereignty requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating prototypes, mentoring technical communities, and publishing white papers or architecture templates to share best practices. The role requires expertise in Azure, AWS, GCP, and large-scale on-premises deployments, specifically focusing on cloud data estates, production AI applications, and network security at scale. You will bridge the gap between customer needs and product engineering to influence industry-wide directions for complex architectures.

What you'll do

  • Translate customer business objectives into technical strategies and architectural patterns for large-scale cloud and AI initiatives.
  • Design scalable cloud solutions covering network fundamentals, security, and SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS products.
  • Address data residency, sovereignty, and privacy requirements during the architecture design process.
  • Create prototypes or pilots to move customer visions toward practical technical reality.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives to influence decisions and resolve complex blockers.
  • Advocate for customer needs by collaborating with Product Engineering to improve platform capabilities.
  • Drive internal and external technical communities through presentations, white papers, and architecture design templates.
  • Mentor team members and share best practices across the broader technical community.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in technical program/product management, coding, or software development and delivery.
  • 3+ years of customer-facing experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development is preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects is preferred.
  • At least 1 year of experience reading and writing code for documentation or demos.
  • Hands-on experience with complex production applications using Azure, AWS, GCP, or large-scale on-premises deployments.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive audiences and deliver public speaking engagements.

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