This role pays less than
73%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,000–$207,350
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$155k
versus about
$181k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 985 roles with salary data.
As a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) specializing in data platforms and analytics within the Cloud + AI Data team at Microsoft Azure, you will work closely with customer IT and business leaders to design secure, scalable, and AI-ready solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include leading architecture sessions, developing roadmaps, driving Proof of Concepts (POCs), and ensuring successful deployments for mission-critical data workloads. You will collaborate with engineering teams to share best practices, resolve technical issues, and influence product improvements based on customer feedback. Essential skills include deep expertise in Microsoft Azure technologies such as Fabric, Databricks, Purview, SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Cosmos DB, along with a commitment to staying current with market trends and emerging data and AI capabilities. This role demands advanced proficiency in cloud architecture, security, and performance optimization for large-scale enterprise solutions.