Senior Cloud Solution Architect - Modernizing Infrastructure | Microsoft Careers

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Dec 1, 2026

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TL;DR · Senior Cloud Solution Architect - Modernizing Infrastructure | Microsoft Careers

As a Senior Cloud Solution Architect within the CE&S, Cloud + AI Platforms (CAIP) CSU team at Microsoft, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing infrastructure by developing strategic solutions to scale across all Cloud+AI customers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building trusted relationships with stakeholders, designing high-quality IP offerings for broad use, and coaching field teams on best practices. You will leverage deep expertise in Windows, Linux, networking, management, storage, OSS, and Infrastructure as Code to design complex global solutions in Azure and hybrid connectivity. Additionally, you will drive the creation of AI tools to enhance operational efficiencies, maintain certifications, and shape Microsoft’s product roadmap by representing customer needs. This role requires proficiency in cloud infrastructure technologies, experience with Infrastructure as Code, and a strong background in large-scale migrations from on-premises data centers to Azure.

What you'll do

  • Develop strategy to solve critical CAIP’s modernize infrastructure priorities across Cloud+AI customers.
  • Build high-quality, repeatable IP offerings for scale that can be delivered by various Microsoft teams.
  • Design complex global solutions in Azure and hybrid connectivity, requiring deep expertise in Windows, Linux migrations.
  • Design automation/solutions for operational efficiencies using AI tools.
  • Coach field teams on assets, value-based delivery, and embed best practices into delivery guides.
  • Unblock and accelerate customer migration efforts by architecting solutions for blockers.
  • Maintain technical skills and knowledge of market trends; collaborate with the community to share insights.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in technology solutions, architecture, consulting, or cloud/infrastructure technologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
  • Deep understanding of migrations involving Windows, Linux, and infrastructure services
  • Experience designing complex global solutions in Azure and hybrid connectivity
  • Ability to develop high-quality, repeatable IP offerings for broad use by internal teams
  • Proven ability to maintain technical skills and knowledge of market trends and competitive insights

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