Cloud Solution Architect Cloud & AI

• 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.
• Identify the business priorities of customer decision-makers to ensure that your activities and recommendations are relevant to their needs.
• Actively promote strategic initiatives that support the success of the customer project while consistently engaging in risk mitigation efforts.
• 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 gouvernance 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, 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.

Do you have experience in GitHub?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Required Qualifications (RQs)

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, 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

Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

• 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 working on technical projects
• Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications)

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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