Microsoft Corporation
Senior Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud + AI Apps
Microsoft Corporation, Iowa, Louisiana, United States, 70647
Overview
Senior Cloud Solution Architect Cloud + AI Applications at Microsoft. You will design, build, and scale intelligent, cloud-native applications using Azure, GitHub, and Microsofts AI ecosystem. You will partner with enterprise customers to help them adopt AI and drive innovation, engaging with stakeholders from developers to senior executives and leading strategic initiatives that deliver business impact. Responsibilities
Lead technical engagements with customers across the full solution lifecycle design, build, deployment, and operations. Collaborate with platform engineers, enterprise architects, developers, and senior leaders to solve technical challenges and accelerate adoption. Facilitate architecture discussions and provide hands-on support to develop prototypes, pilots, and full-scale solutions. Proactively identify and remove adoption barriers to ensure seamless implementation and long-term success. Work with Microsofts internal teams and partners to drive alignment and deliver customer value at scale. Customer Centricity
Act as the voice of the customer, sharing insights with Engineering, Product Offerings, and internal teams to influence roadmaps and prioritization. Translate customer problems into industry solutions aligned with Microsoft product and platform strategy, and help customers adopt cross-solution area strategies. Build relationships with technical decision makers and bridge the gap to business decision makers to address security, compliance, and risk requirements. Drive a focus on customer experience, defining conditions of success and addressing dissatisfaction to accelerate transformation. Partner Specialization
Identify opportunities aligned with revenue goals and support partners and sales teams with technical pre-sales and proof of concept activities. Collaborate with GPS and other stakeholders to translate opportunities into actions and guide partners in developing repeatable offerings and solutions. Technical Leadership
Model technical readiness and drive upskilling within the team, mentoring colleagues on technical and non-technical concepts. Identify gaps in delivery and influence improvements to products, IP, and processes to scale solutions across customers. Lead virtual teams and share strategic and technical input with internal and external audiences; contribute to IP development and external events to elevate Microsofts brand. Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting. OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements:
Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the job duties. Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree plus 12+ years of experience OR Masters Degree plus 8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, architecture, and/or related fields. 6+ years in a customer-facing role and 6+ years leading technical projects. Technical certifications in cloud (e.g., Azure) preferred. Compensation and Other Details
IC4/IC5 level ranges vary by location; refer to official compensation information. Roles may be eligible for benefits and additional pay information is available on the Microsoft Careers site. Note: This description includes the key responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the Senior Cloud Solution Architect Cloud + AI Apps role at Microsoft. This posting among others is for ongoing consideration and does not guarantee employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Cloud Solution Architect Cloud + AI Applications at Microsoft. You will design, build, and scale intelligent, cloud-native applications using Azure, GitHub, and Microsofts AI ecosystem. You will partner with enterprise customers to help them adopt AI and drive innovation, engaging with stakeholders from developers to senior executives and leading strategic initiatives that deliver business impact. Responsibilities
Lead technical engagements with customers across the full solution lifecycle design, build, deployment, and operations. Collaborate with platform engineers, enterprise architects, developers, and senior leaders to solve technical challenges and accelerate adoption. Facilitate architecture discussions and provide hands-on support to develop prototypes, pilots, and full-scale solutions. Proactively identify and remove adoption barriers to ensure seamless implementation and long-term success. Work with Microsofts internal teams and partners to drive alignment and deliver customer value at scale. Customer Centricity
Act as the voice of the customer, sharing insights with Engineering, Product Offerings, and internal teams to influence roadmaps and prioritization. Translate customer problems into industry solutions aligned with Microsoft product and platform strategy, and help customers adopt cross-solution area strategies. Build relationships with technical decision makers and bridge the gap to business decision makers to address security, compliance, and risk requirements. Drive a focus on customer experience, defining conditions of success and addressing dissatisfaction to accelerate transformation. Partner Specialization
Identify opportunities aligned with revenue goals and support partners and sales teams with technical pre-sales and proof of concept activities. Collaborate with GPS and other stakeholders to translate opportunities into actions and guide partners in developing repeatable offerings and solutions. Technical Leadership
Model technical readiness and drive upskilling within the team, mentoring colleagues on technical and non-technical concepts. Identify gaps in delivery and influence improvements to products, IP, and processes to scale solutions across customers. Lead virtual teams and share strategic and technical input with internal and external audiences; contribute to IP development and external events to elevate Microsofts brand. Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting. OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements:
Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the job duties. Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree plus 12+ years of experience OR Masters Degree plus 8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, architecture, and/or related fields. 6+ years in a customer-facing role and 6+ years leading technical projects. Technical certifications in cloud (e.g., Azure) preferred. Compensation and Other Details
IC4/IC5 level ranges vary by location; refer to official compensation information. Roles may be eligible for benefits and additional pay information is available on the Microsoft Careers site. Note: This description includes the key responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the Senior Cloud Solution Architect Cloud + AI Apps role at Microsoft. This posting among others is for ongoing consideration and does not guarantee employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr