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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Solution Architect - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** UK - **Salary:** £61,900.0 - £105,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Github, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Software, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Computer Network Operations, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/166F94021ABA47288A2D2DF0F68804FE/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 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. * Proven ability to lead or contribute to the delivery of complex, deep technical projects in customer-facing environments, ensuring successful outcomes in remote or distributed settings. * Extensive experience in technology IP solutions or services development, with a deep understanding of digital transformation business drivers, cloud platforms, and emerging cloud trends like generative AI and SaaS (Software as a Service) services. * Strong background and in-depth knowledge of cloud technologies, with a focus on Microsoft's cloud offerings (Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365) * In- depth knowledge of Kubernetes, DevOps and GitHub as a developer platform and application development with AI services * Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications). ## Description * We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated Partner Solutions Architect (AI/Apps) to drive our partner's security transformation within the EMEA Enterprise Partner Solutions (EPS) team! This is a partner-facing role, owning the apps focused technical relationship and strategy between the partner and Microsoft. * Enterprise Partner Sales, is accountable for building and co-selling innovative Microsoft Cloud & AI solutions and services, with our global Enterprise partners. Our Enterprise partner portfolio includes global systems integrators, advisories, high-value management consultancies (SI), independent software vendors (ISV) and software development companies - working together to empower people and organizations to achieve more. * As a Partner Solutions Architect (AI/Apps) you will play a pivotal role in guiding our most significant partners to designing and implementing innovative scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures that meet market needs. By leveraging your skills in technical leadership, cloud computing, problem solving and systems architecture, you will ensure that their solutions are optimized for performance and cost-efficiency. * Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. * #EMEAEPSTech, * Guide Solution Development & Activation - You'll lead the development and activation of new or enhanced partner offerings that align with Microsoft Cloud priorities. Your focus will be on ensuring these solutions are robust, scalable, secure, and tailored to meet evolving customer needs. * Empower Innovation - You'll run technical innovation workshops, tech briefings, and envisioning sessions to build technical intensity across partner teams. By collaborating with engineering and product teams, you'll help accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies and shape partner offerings that align with both business goals and technical requirements. * Strategic Sales Enablement - You'll play a key role in activating transformational deals by providing architectural guidance, resolving technical blockers, and enhancing solution design. Your work will directly contribute to cloud workload consumption and revenue impact. * Champion Technical Excellence - You'll guide partners through architecture design sessions, proof-of-concepts, and MVP builds. You'll ensure that solutions follow Microsoft's Cloud and AI practices and are optimized for performance, scalability, and security. * Thought Leadership & Stakeholder Management - You'll build long-term engagements with strategic partners, influencing their adoption of Microsoft technologies. You'll develop deep technical relationships with CXOs and foster executive alignment to support joint success. * Partner Enablement & Business Acumen - You'll coach broader partner technical teams to ensure pre-sales, deployment, and consumption are embedded in solution development. 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