Solution Engineer - Cloud & AI Infrastructure | Microsoft Careers
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
As a Solution Engineer - Cloud & AI Infrastructure focused on the Azure Platform for commercial customers at Microsoft, you will play a key role in helping organizations design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures that support their modernization goals. You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to migrate core workloads such as Windows, SQL Server, Linux, PostgreSQL, and Oracle to Azure while also guiding them through the 6R strategy for modernization using containerization best practices and Azure-native services like AKS and Arc. Your responsibilities include leading architecture sessions, conducting proofs of concept, and resolving technical blockers by collaborating with engineering teams. You will need deep expertise in cloud migration, resiliency, security, and compliance, along with familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP and Oracle, and regulatory frameworks like GDPR and HIPAA. Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Platform, and containerization strategies, as well as a strong understanding of Azure services in hybrid cloud scenarios.
Skills
What you'll do
- Drive technical sales through demos and proofs of concept to influence solution design.
- Lead architecture sessions and workshops to accelerate Azure adoption among customers.
- Collaborate with platform leads to co-design secure, scalable cloud solutions.
- Resolve technical challenges by working with engineering teams and sharing customer insights.
- Maintain expertise in cloud migration for various workloads and compliance requirements.
- Deepen knowledge of enterprise applications like SAP and Oracle on Azure.
- Represent Microsoft in forums and communities through thought leadership.
What we're looking for
- 3+ years of technical pre-sales or consulting experience required.
- Deep expertise in Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including AKS and Arc.
- Proven ability to design secure, scalable cloud architectures for enterprise clients.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, and Public Sector compliance.
- Hands-on experience with hybrid networking, secure connectivity, and network performance optimization.
- Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetApp, VMware, and RedHat.
- Comprehensive understanding of Azure security services and compliance standards.
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 534 open roles on FindRole.
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