Solution Architect - Data & AI | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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United States Posted 14 days ago $101,800–$193,800 / year
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TL;DR

The Microsoft Federal Civilian Business Unit seeks a Data & AI Solution Architect to lead large-scale digital and AI transformation initiatives for federal customers using Azure services. This hands-on role involves strategic advisory for senior executives, shaping enterprise-wide AI strategies, and providing technical vision across Azure AI platforms like OpenAI, AI Search, and Document Intelligence. The architect will modernize document-intensive processes, ensure secure and compliant architectures, and drive customer success through risk management and value realization. Essential skills include deep expertise in Azure AI services, infrastructure-as-code practices, CI/CD pipelines, and experience with federal compliance requirements. This role demands a strong background in enterprise architecture frameworks and the ability to engage C-level executives effectively.

Skills

Azure Azure OpenAI Azure AI Search Azure AI Document Intelligence Cosmos DB Bicep Terraform GitHub Actions Azure DevOps Durable Functions Semantic Kernel Application Insights CI/CD RAG FedRAMP IL4/IL5 Cloud Adoption Framework Well-Architected Framework

What you'll do

  • Shape enterprise-wide AI and data transformation strategies for federal customers.
  • Provide technical vision and architectural leadership for large-scale Azure initiatives.
  • Lead modernization of document-intensive processes using Azure OpenAI and AI Foundry.
  • Ensure architecture enables adoption, usage growth, and operational excellence post-MVP.
  • Anticipate and resolve enterprise-level risks in AI safety, security, and compliance.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with 6+ years of experience.
  • Deep hands-on expertise across Azure AI stack and application services for hosting AI workloads.
  • Strong architectural fluency with Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD practices.
  • Proven ability to engage C-level executives and shape technology strategy.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering production-grade Generative AI solutions.
  • Solid understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and federal compliance requirements.

Market check

Salary context

This $101,800–$193,800 range sits above 24% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$134,136–$233,300

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$152,585–$216,656

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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

Microsoft currently has 451 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 417 roles with salary data.

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