Job description

Overview Are you inspired to empower organizations to transform the way they work by harnessing the full potential of artificial intelligence? We are seeking individuals to guide customers through the evolving digital landscape, enabling them to unlock new opportunities, enhance productivity, and deliver exceptional employee and customer experiences. Join us in integrating advanced AI capabilities across devices, cloud platforms, and everyday business applications, to help organizations realize seamless, innovative, and secure solutions that drive sustained growth and success in the AI era. We are seeking a Sr Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) - Copilot to lead the design and delivery of innovative cloud and AI application solutions for customers. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end solution architecture, AI innovation, and technical delivery excellence using Microsoft Azure. The CSA partners with customers and internal teams to modernize applications, enable AI-powered scenarios, and accelerate business outcomes through scalable and secure cloud solutions. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, develop deep business acumen, hone your solution architecture skills, and become adept at driving real-world outcomes. 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. By applying to this role, you will be considered for multiple opportunities within Microsoft across the United States including locations beyond where the role is posted. This role is flexible in that you can work up to 50% from home. Travel percentages will vary according to role. Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Design • Architect and design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions on Azure • Translate customer business requirements into technical solutions and roadmaps • Lead architecture reviews and ensure alignment with best practices AI & Application Development • Drive development of AI-powered applications, copilot, and intelligent agents • Enable enterprise adoption of Azure AI services and modern application platforms • Support AI use cases such as personalization, automation, and customer engagement Technical Delivery & Execution • Lead technical delivery across customer engagements from discovery to deployment • Ensure high-quality implementation using repeatable delivery models • Optimize solutions for performance, cost, and scalability Customer Success & Business Impact • Drive Azure consumption and adoption across assigned accounts • Identify growth opportunities and expand solution footprint • Deliver measurable outcomes aligned to customer KPIs and business goals Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ years of 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. Other Requirements: • Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role’s job duties. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 12+ years of 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 a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting • OR equivalent experience. • 6+ years of experience working in an enterprise customer-facing role with stakeholder management and communication skills • 6+ years of experience working on technical projects. • 6+ years of experience with cloud platforms • Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., AI Fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert , Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services, Google, Developer certifications, etc.). Cloud Solution Architecture IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: careers.microsoft.com Cloud Solution Architecture IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: careers.microsoft.com This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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Solution Architecture & Design
Architect and design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions on Azure
Translate customer business requirements into technical solutions and roadmaps
Lead architecture reviews and ensure alignment with best practices
AI & Application Development
Drive development of AI-powered applications, copilot, and intelligent agents
Enable enterprise adoption of Azure AI services and modern application platforms
Support AI use cases such as personalization, automation, and customer engagement
Technical Delivery & Execution
Lead technical delivery across customer engagements from discovery to deployment
Ensure high-quality implementation using repeatable delivery models
Optimize solutions for performance, cost, and scalability
Customer Success & Business Impact
Drive Azure consumption and adoption across assigned accounts
Identify growth opportunities and expand solution footprint
Deliver measurable outcomes aligned to customer KPIs and business goals
Embody our culture and values
Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role’s job duties.
6+ years of experience working in an enterprise customer-facing role with stakeholder management and communication skills
6+ years of experience working on technical projects.

Nice-to-haves

OR equivalent experience.
Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., AI Fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert , Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services, Google, Developer certifications, etc.).
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

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