As a Senior Cloud Solution Architect for the Cloud & AI Data Platform team at Microsoft, you will guide organizations through their data modernization and AI journeys by leading architectural design sessions, proof-of-concept initiatives, and production deployments on Azure. Your daily tasks include ensuring performance, resiliency, and security across solutions that drive measurable business value using technologies such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Cosmos DB, and Purview. You will collaborate with customer/partner teams to deliver high-quality outcomes, manage risks, and prioritize competing demands while focusing on operational excellence and proven practices. Additionally, you will identify new opportunities for consumption and usage at scale, build relationships with technical decision-makers, and contribute to the development of repeatable offerings and solutions with partners. This role requires deep expertise in data platforms and analytics, as well as strong skills in cloud technologies and AI innovation.
Skills
Microsoft Azure
Azure Databricks
Cosmos DB
Purview
CI/CD
Python
SQL
Power BI
Kubernetes
Terraform
Git
GitHub
DevOps
AI
Machine Learning
Data Analytics
MVP
Proof of Concept
Change Management
Security Compliance
Cloud Architecture
Virtual Teams
Technical Presentations
Community Events
What you'll do
Leads architectural design sessions and proof-of-concept initiatives for mission-critical workloads.
Ensures performance, resiliency, and security across data platform solutions to drive business value.
Guides customers towards secure, resilient, AI-enabled, cost-effective, and optimized solutions.
Identifies new opportunities for consumption and usage based on customer needs and Microsoft offerings.
Proactively addresses technical risks and blockers to accelerate solution deployment and value realization.
Translates customer/partner problems into industry solutions aligned with Microsoft product strategy.
What we're looking for
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure data platforms and analytics.
Proven track record of guiding customers through data modernization and AI journeys.
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Cosmos DB, and Purview.
Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills within a team environment.
Ability to deliver secure, scalable, and AI-ready solutions for mission-critical workloads.
Knowledge of change management practices and organizational adoption strategies.
Bachelor's degree in related field plus 4+ years experience in cloud technologies.
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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
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Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Fabric
Azure Databricks
Cosmos DB
Purview
CI/CD
Kubernetes
Terraform
Python
SQL
Power BI
AI methodologies
DevOps practices
Cloud security best practices
Change management proven practices