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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Solution Architect - App & Data Modernization - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £61,900.0 - £105,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation, Programming Tools, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MongoDB, MySQL, Java Application Server, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Database Migration, Build Management, Information Technology, Cassandra, Build Tools, Cosmos DB, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control, Api Management, Serverless Computing - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/65DA202A176943B28811D0D6F060663B/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND proven experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or cloud/infrastructure technologies. * OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements * Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role's job duties. * Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check - this position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire / transfer and every two years thereafter., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND strong & proven experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or cloud/infrastructure technologies. * OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND proven experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or cloud/infrastructure technologies. * OR equivalent experience. * Proven & demonostrated experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external). * Proven experience working on technical projects. * Proven aptitude for adopting new technologies, learning quickly, and staying current with relevant cloud platform trends and capabilities. * Comfort operating in a developer-centric environment - working with modern developer tools and environments (e.g., IDEs, CLIs, source control) and contributing to a code-based IP portfolio - even if not in a full-time developer role. * Experience with AI-assisted / agentic developer tooling such as GitHub Copilot (including app-modernization capabilities), and with Azure modernization tooling such as Azure Migrate and the Azure Database Migration Service. * Application modernization experience: refactoring or replatforming .NET or Java applications to Azure App Service, Azure Container Apps, AKS, Azure Functions, or API Management. * Database migration and modernization experience across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, Cassandra, or MongoDB, targeting Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL Flexible Server, or Azure Cosmos DB. * Experience building reusable IP, accelerators, or delivery assets for use by field teams or partners. * Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, or security certifications). Cloud Solution Architecture IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across United Kingdom is £ 61,900.00 - £ 105,500.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. ## Description * Develop strategy to solve critical CAIP App & Data Modernization priorities across Cloud + AI customers - modernizing applications and their data together. * Design and build high-quality, repeatable IP offerings - frequently including code - that can be delivered by Microsoft teams and partners, built agent-native using modern developer tools, environments, and build systems. * Bring hands-on depth in application modernization and/or database migration and modernization. * Build the content and skilling that enables field CSAs, delivery teams, and partners to adopt agentic modernization tools at scale. * Design and build automation and solutions for delivery efficiency, and help close the gap from migration to true, agentic modernization. * Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across MCAPS-Core, Engineering and with business leaders to shape cloud and AI modernization strategy, acting as a technical advisor and champion for long-term success. * Unblock and accelerate customers' modernization efforts - architect solutions for customers and help resolve blockers and escalations. * Deliver new offerings with direct customer engagement before scaling them out to the field through internal and partner delivery engines. * Be the Voice of the Customer; share insights and best practices, and partner with Engineering teams to remove blockers and influence Microsoft's product roadmap. * Inspire AI adoption by sharing best practices, leading with Microsoft's AI story, and helping customers innovate with confidence at scale. * Maintain technical skills and knowledge of market trends and competitive insights; collaborate and share with the technical community. ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - Cost Optimization in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2100-azure-well-architected-framework-cost-optimization-in-practice) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)