Senior Cloud Solution Architect | Microsoft Careers

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On-site
Location
US
Salary
$106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Dec 8, 2026

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This role $155k
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TL;DR · Senior Cloud Solution Architect | Microsoft Careers

Join the Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) organization as a Cloud Solution Architect specializing in Microsoft Azure AI, where you’ll drive technical conversations and build generative AI solutions to accelerate customer adoption. This hands-on role involves resolving production blockers for the AI Factory, providing operational support, and leading proof-of-concepts and MVPs to ensure long-term viability. You will collaborate with engineering teams to influence product development through technical feedback and enhance field team expertise. Ideal candidates possess deep domain knowledge in Azure AI areas like Cognitive Services and OpenAI, proficiency in languages such as Python or C#, and experience with infrastructure as code tools like Bicep or Terraform. Additionally, familiarity with core AI concepts, DevOps practices, and responsible AI principles is essential for this role that spans design, build, and production phases at a global scale.

What you'll do

  • Lead technical conversations with customers and Microsoft colleagues to drive value through Azure AI solutions.
  • Architect AI solutions aligned with business needs by designing roadmaps and leading POCs and MVPs.
  • Provide operational support and strategic engagement in the AI Factory to resolve customer production blockers.
  • Stay updated on market trends, collaborate with the AI community, and educate customers about Azure AI capabilities.
  • Build enterprise-grade, AI-focused solutions on Azure from MVPs to production deployments.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies or IT consulting/support.
  • Deep domain expertise in Azure AI areas such as Cognitive Services and Azure OpenAI.
  • Proficiency with Python, C#, R, JavaScript for application development and integration.
  • Ability to architect enterprise-grade solutions on the cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code deployment using Bicep or Terraform.
  • Familiarity with core AI & ML concepts like Prompt Engineering and Responsible AI practices.

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