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Microsoft · 1 day ago

Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $204K/yr

4+ years exp

Microsoft is a leading technology company, seeking a Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI to guide customers through their Cloud & AI transformation journey. The role involves leading strategic technical engagements, advising C-level executives, and ensuring the successful implementation of cloud strategies that drive innovation and business value.

Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build trusted relationships with IT Executives and business leaders to shape their Cloud and AI strategy, acting as a technical advisor and champion for their success

Lead architectural design sessions and guide the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient solutions using Microsoft’s best practices and frameworks like CAF and WAF

Drive technical excellence across Azure workloads—including AI, Apps, Infra, and Data—ensuring mission-critical workloads are optimized for performance, security, and production-scale AI readiness

Own the end-to-end technical delivery for a defined set of strategic accounts, ensuring alignment with customer success plans and maximizing the value of Microsoft investments

Accelerate Azure consumption and customer outcomes by delivering repeatable 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 with clarity and confidence

Actively contribute to Microsoft’s technical communities by mentoring peers, sharing insights, and serving as a spokesperson in internal and external forums

Stay ahead of the curve by maintaining advanced certifications and deep technical expertise across priority workloads such as Azure AI Foundry, GitHub, App Services, Databricks, Fabric, and more

Inspire customer innovation by helping them adopt AI at scale, guiding them through their transformation journey with confidence and clarity

Demonstrate a growth mindset by continuously developing your skills, aligning with business priorities, and contributing to a culture of learning and excellence

Qualification

Microsoft AzureCloud technologiesTechnical CertificationCustomer-facing experienceTechnical project leadershipArchitecture designAI solutionsSystems administrationNetwork operationsSoftware developmentPractice developmentCollaborationGrowth mindset

Required

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

Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role's job duties

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 12+ 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, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting + OR equivalent experience

6+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external)

6+ years experience leading technical projects

Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, certifications)