As a Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI Infrastructure at Microsoft, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to guiding customers through their cloud and AI transformation journeys. Your primary responsibilities include translating customer challenges into actionable solutions that drive high ROI outcomes, leading architectural design sessions using frameworks like CAF and WAF, and collaborating with technical and sales teams to develop tailored solutions. You will also oversee migration and modernization initiatives, optimize environments for health and performance, and contribute to the development of repeatable intellectual property to accelerate deployment. This role requires expertise in Azure infrastructure, applications, databases, SAP, and hybrid environments, along with proficiency in technologies such as Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, AKS, App Service, AVS, and Defender for Cloud. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of cloud/infrastructure technologies and extensive experience in customer-facing roles, technical projects, and continuous skill development through certifications.
Skills
Microsoft Azure
CAF
WAF
Azure SQL
PostgreSQL
AKS
App Service
AVS
SAP
RISE
Windows
Linux
Defender for Cloud
CI/CD
What you'll do
Lead architectural design sessions to create secure, scalable solutions using CAF and WAF.
Drive migration and modernization initiatives with committed proof of concept milestones.
Ensure customer environments are optimized for health, resiliency, security, and performance.
Deliver repeatable IP to accelerate deployment and achieve targeted business outcomes.
Identify and resolve technical blockers to ensure delivery excellence and timely go-live.
What we're looking for
4+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies or IT consulting/support.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field.
Experience leading architectural design sessions and delivering secure, scalable solutions using CAF and WAF frameworks.
Ability to drive migration and modernization initiatives across various workloads including infrastructure, data, SAP, and AI.
Continuous skilling and certifications in priority Azure services such as SQL, PostgreSQL, AKS, App Service, AVS, SAP (Native + RISE), Windows, Linux, and Defender for Cloud.
Market check
Salary context
This
$106,400–$203,600
range sits above
42%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$119,800–$212,575
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,400–$207,350
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
534 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 488 roles with salary data.
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