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Work type: On-site
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Salary: $106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted: 74 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k

This role $155k

$91k most similar roles pay here $250k

This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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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The CE&S Strategy and Operations team is hiring a Senior Forward Deployed Solutions Architect to support customer-facing engineering engagements. This role involves collaborating with account teams, delivery leads, and customers to define clear, technically feasible solution designs that accelerate MVP delivery and ensure consistent execution across projects. The architect will lead technical scoping, manage delivery velocity, identify and mitigate risks, and promote best practices through pattern recognition and organizational learning. Key technologies include Microsoft solutions and third-party software, with a focus on cloud architectures and distributed systems. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in solution architecture or forward deployed roles, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments. This position is crucial for driving delivery consistency and quality across large-scale enterprise engagements.

Skills

Microsoft Azure Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Terraform AWS PostgreSQL Python JavaScript Agile DevOps MVP Scrum Git Linux RESTful APIs JSON YAML

What you'll do

Accelerate technical scoping for FDE engagements.
Define and validate solution scope, architecture, and delivery approach with teams.
Ensure MVPs are measurable, validated by customers, and ready to scale.
Identify and mobilize necessary technical resources for deployment.
Track and analyze recurring customer requests and delivery patterns.
Institutionalize technical best practices across the organization.
Act as a peer leader in operational calls reviewing FDE engagements.

What we're looking for

8+ years of experience in technical solution architecture or forward deployed roles.
Strong background in systems design, distributed systems, cloud architectures, and enterprise software.
Proven ability to translate ambiguous business problems into clear technical plans and MVPs.
Experience working directly with customers to shape, scope, and deliver complex solutions.
Familiarity with agile delivery models focused on MVPs and customer validation.
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.
Experience identifying reusable patterns and scaling delivery best practices.

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