Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI Applications Job at Microsoft Corporation (Multiple Locations)

Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI Apps

Are you excited about Microsoft Azure? Join our team as a Cloud Solution Archite...

Location

Germany , Multiple Locations

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND previous solid demonstrated experience in Cloud and AI App technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.

Job Responsibility

Engage with customer IT and business leaders to understand their application, data, and AI priorities, and design secure, scalable solutions that drive business value and customer satisfaction
Lead technical engagements across architecture design, Proof of Concepts (POCs), and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to accelerate adoption of Azure AI, App Services, GitHub, and data platforms
Own the end-to-end technical delivery results, ensuring completeness and accuracy of consumption and customer success plans in collaboration with the CSAM
Drive next best actions and generate incremental pipeline from each engagement, aligning with Unified Enterprise Support (ES) priorities
Deliver repeatable intellectual property (IP) and contribute to centralized IP development to accelerate deployment and achieve targeted outcomes
Provide delivery oversight and escalation support for key Factory engagements across AI and App Innovation projects
Lead the health, resiliency, security, and optimization of mission-critical workloads, ensuring readiness for production-scale AI use cases
Act as the Voice of the Customer by sharing insights and feedback with engineering teams to influence product improvements and remove adoption blockers
Support customer skilling through technical workshops, readiness activities, and recommendations that ensure solution performance, maintainability, and reliability
Maintain deep technical expertise and stay current with Azure, AI, GitHub, and cloud-native development trends, while contributing to internal and external technical communities

Fulltime

Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI Apps

In the Small Medium Enterprise & Channel (SME&C) team, we are looking for people...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 10+ years technical leadership experience in relevant area of business OR equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in object-oriented programming skills, cloud application architecture and microservices development for public clouds
5+ years of experience in capturing application requirements, design review meetings, development, designing and deploying software using automated processes and troubleshooting and resolving software defects over Pure Cloud and/or Hybrid environments
5+ years of experience working with Agile/Scrum, CI/CD or DevOps models involving multiple disciplines of coding, testing and deployment Experience in application development leveraging the GitHub ecosystem Solution Architecture (e.g., SOA, enterprise architecture)
Solid Solution Design and Development skills Experience with Modern .NET technologies (e.g., .NET 8/9, ASP.NET Core, EF Core, and Dapr)
Native-level Japanese language skill with highest level proficiency is a MUST have skill for this position
Written, Spoken English level with direct customer facing experience will be a added advantage

Job Responsibility

Adapt business models, plans, and solutions to insights
Act as the voice of the customers (VOC)/partners across communities to add and prioritize
Leverages and champions an existing architecture approach to achieve agreed commitments to the customer/partner
Demonstrate and prove solutions capability and value
Apply broad technical knowledge across various architecture solutions to meet requirements and resolve identified constraints
Lead customer/partner projects that implement technical architecture
Identify, escalate, and work to resolve technical blockers and route non-technical issues for removal
Adapt methodology and apply governance to minimize business and technical risks
Generate new ideas for changes and improvements
Develop and expand existing impactful relationships with stakeholders

Fulltime

Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI Platforms (CAIP) Factory

We are looking to hire a hands-on Cloud Solution Architect (CSA)- Cloud & AI Pla...

Location

United States , Multiple Locations

Salary:

106400.00 - 203600.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 6+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience
4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external)
4+ years experience working on technical projects
Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications)
Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication, as well as analytical and presentation skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese
Breadth of technical experience and knowledge in foundational security, foundational AI, architecture design, with depth / Subject Matter Expertise in one or more of the following: Deep Domain Expertise in Azure Application Migrations Areas: Domain expertise in one of the Azure Infrastructure and Azure Application and Database Migrations specific areas OR hands-on experience working with the respective products at the expert level
Programming Languages and Integration: Knowledge with Java, .NET, JavaScript, Python or similar programming languages in the context of application development, and ability to integrate GitHub Copilot and Azure AI with other services (e.g., Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, Docker, API Management). Also, enterprise-scale technical experience and depth with one or more areas of the Azure Infrastructure and Azure Application + Database Migrations (Azure core technologies including Apps, compute, networking, storage, and databases, along with identity, security, and monitoring services for cloud solutions)
Architecting Enterprise-Grade Solutions: The ability to create and explain 3-tier architecture diagrams, system context diagrams, system interaction diagrams, etc. Proven experience building enterprise-grade, Azure Infrastructure and Azure Application -focused solutions on the cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) for customers, from Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) leading to production deployments

Job Responsibility

Play a pivotal role in the Azure Agentic Modernization Factory, providing technical enablement, operational support, and strategic engagement across customer projects
Ensure successful delivery of AI solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and support innovation through pilot evaluations and advanced use case development
Understand customers' overall data estate, business priorities, and IT success measures
Innovate with AI solutions that drive business value
Facilitate scalable delivery through strong technical program management utilizing a factory model/approach, driving program awareness and demand across the regional operating units
Attend in-flight project status meetings to monitor progress and identify support needs
Engage directly with complex or non-standard customer use cases beyond existing accelerators
Participate in intake reviews for milestone sizing, objection handling, and technical scoping
Deliver solutions with high performance, security, scalability, maintainability, repeatability, reusability, and reliability upon deployment
Gather insights from customers and partners

Fulltime

Senior Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI - Federal - CTJ - POLY

Join Microsoft Federal—where mission, trust, and cutting-edge innovation converg...

Location

United States , Washington D.C.

Salary:

106400.00 - 203600.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.
Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance

Job Responsibility

Ensure successful project delivery by providing technical leadership and orchestration across engagements, driving high-quality execution, removing blockers, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned to customer objectives.
Build trusted relationships with IT executives and business leaders to shape their Cloud and AI strategy, acting as a technical advisor and champion for customer success.
Lead and coordinate across Microsoft, partner, and customer technical teams to manage dependencies, technical risks, and delivery milestones across complex engagements.
Lead architectural design sessions and guide the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient solutions using Microsoft best practices and frameworks such as CAF and WAF.
Drive technical excellence across Azure workloads—including AI, applications, infrastructure, and data—ensuring mission-critical workloads are optimized for performance, security, and production-scale AI readiness.
Align technical delivery to customer success plans and consumption priorities, ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value and long-term platform adoption.
Accelerate Azure consumption and customer outcomes by developing repeatable intellectual property (IP), resolving technical blockers, and providing delivery oversight for key engagements.
Collaborate with internal teams and partners to design impactful delivery proposals and support execution.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and executive-level messaging for senior stakeholders.
Contribute to Microsoft’s technical community by mentoring peers, sharing insights, and serving as a spokesperson in internal and external forums.

Fulltime

Senior Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI - Federal - CTJ - Secret

Join Microsoft Federal—where mission, trust, and cutting-edge innovation converg...

Location

United States , Washington D.C.

Salary:

106400.00 - 203600.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience
Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination
Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance

Job Responsibility

Ensure successful project delivery by providing technical leadership and orchestration across engagements, driving high-quality execution, removing blockers, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned to customer objectives
Build trusted relationships with IT executives and business leaders to shape their Cloud and AI strategy, acting as a technical advisor and champion for customer success
Lead and coordinate across Microsoft, partner, and customer technical teams to manage dependencies, technical risks, and delivery milestones across complex engagements
Lead architectural design sessions and guide the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient solutions using Microsoft best practices and frameworks such as CAF and WAF
Drive technical excellence across Azure workloads—including AI, applications, infrastructure, and data—ensuring mission-critical workloads are optimized for performance, security, and production-scale AI readiness
Align technical delivery to customer success plans and consumption priorities, ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value and long-term platform adoption
Accelerate Azure consumption and customer outcomes by developing repeatable intellectual property (IP), resolving technical blockers, and providing delivery oversight for key engagements
Collaborate with internal teams and partners to design impactful delivery proposals and support execution
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and executive-level messaging for senior stakeholders
Contribute to Microsoft's technical community by mentoring peers, sharing insights, and serving as a spokesperson in internal and external forums

Fulltime

Principal Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI - Federal - CTJ - POLY

Join Microsoft Federal—where mission, trust, and cutting-edge innovation converg...

Location

United States , Washington D.C.

Salary:

130900.00 - 251900.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 7+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.
Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance

Job Responsibility

Ensure successful project delivery by providing technical leadership and orchestration across engagements, driving high-quality execution, removing blockers, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned to customer objectives.
Build trusted relationships with IT executives and business leaders to shape their Cloud and AI strategy, acting as a technical advisor and champion for customer success.
Lead and coordinate across Microsoft, partner, and customer technical teams to manage dependencies, technical risks, and delivery milestones across complex engagements.
Lead architectural design sessions and guide the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient solutions using Microsoft best practices and frameworks such as CAF and WAF.
Drive technical excellence across Azure workloads—including AI, applications, infrastructure, and data—ensuring mission-critical workloads are optimized for performance, security, and production-scale AI readiness.
Align technical delivery to customer success plans and consumption priorities, ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value and long-term platform adoption.
Accelerate Azure consumption and customer outcomes by developing repeatable intellectual property (IP), resolving technical blockers, and providing delivery oversight for key engagements.
Collaborate with internal teams and partners to design impactful delivery proposals and support execution.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and executive-level messaging for senior stakeholders.
Contribute to Microsoft’s technical community by mentoring peers, sharing insights, and serving as a spokesperson in internal and external forums.

What we offer

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Fulltime

Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI Apps

With more than 45,000 employees and partners worldwide, the Customer Experience ...

Location

Germany , Multiple Locations

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND previous experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND several years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
OR equivalent experience
Previous experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external) AND on technical projects
Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications)

Job Responsibility

Engage with customer IT and business leaders to understand their application, data, and AI priorities, and design secure, scalable solutions that drive business value and customer satisfaction
Lead technical engagements across architecture design, Proof of Concepts (POCs), and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to accelerate adoption of Azure AI, App Services, GitHub, and data platforms
Drive next best actions and generate incremental pipeline from each engagement, aligning with Unified Enterprise Support (ES) priorities
Deliver repeatable intellectual property (IP) and contribute to centralized IP development to accelerate deployment and achieve targeted outcomes
Lead the health, resiliency, security, and optimization of mission-critical workloads, ensuring readiness for production-scale AI use cases
Support customer skilling through technical workshops, readiness activities, and recommendations that ensure solution performance, maintainability, and reliability
Maintain deep technical expertise and stay current with Azure, AI, GitHub, and cloud-native development trends, while contributing to internal and external technical communities
Be accredited and certified to deliver with advanced and expert-level proficiency in priority workloads including Azure AI Foundry, AKS, App Service, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, APIM, and GitHub

Fulltime