Cloud Solution Architect
3 days ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date posted
Sep 05, 2025
Job number
1869037
Work site
Up to 50% work from home
Travel
0-25%
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Customer Success
Discipline
Cloud Solution Architecture
Employment type
Full-Time
OverviewWith more than 45,000 employees and partners worldwide, the Customer Experience and Success (CE&S) organization is on a mission to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft's products and services, ignited by our people and culture. We drive cross-company alignment and execution, ensuring that we consistently exceed customers' expectations in every interaction, whether in-product, digital, or human-centered. CE&S is responsible for all up services across the company, including consulting, customer success, and support across Microsoft's portfolio of solutions and products. Join CE&S and help us accelerate AI transformation for our customers and the world.
The Cloud Solution Architecture role involves gathering customer insights, mapping architecture, and proposing digital transformation solutions based on Microsoft technologies. The role requires coaching team members to focus on customer experience through efficient delivery, driving adherence to Microsoft standards and recommended practices, and providing a holistic perspective of customer challenges and competitor architectures. The role is within the Cloud and AI Platform CSA team which is dedicated to enhancing the customer's experience with Microsoft's Cloud and AI services as they transition to cloud solutions. We achieve this by offering our customers value through adaptable and efficient delivery methods, all underpinned by standardized processes.
We are seeking a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) specializing in Data to join our Cloud and AI Platforms (CAIP) team. This role is pivotal in helping customers realize the full value of Microsoft's data platform, including Azure Data Services, Microsoft Fabric, and AI-powered analytics. You will work directly with enterprise customers to drive deep usage, accelerate adoption, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
QualificationsRequired
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in data architecture, cloud solutions, or consulting.
Proficiency in Azure Data Services and modern data platforms.
Strong communication and customer engagement skills.
Preferred
Certifications: Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100), Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300), Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600).
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and AI-driven analytics.
Familiarity with CAF/WAF, data governance, and security best practices.
Customer Centricity
Gather and apply customer insights to align technical solutions with business outcomes.
Act as the voice of the customer to internal teams, sharing feedback and influencing product direction.
Support customer skilling and readiness by facilitating technical discussions and best practices.
Technical Leadership
Be accredited and certified to deliver with advanced and expert-level proficiency in priority workloads including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Purview, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Cosmos DB.
Lead design sessions and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate solution value.
Collaborate with engineering and partner teams to close capability gaps and accelerate deployments.
Business Impact
Drive usage milestones aligned with MCEM stages 4–5.
Contribute to pipeline creation and expansion through technical enablement and solution delivery.
Maintain operational excellence through rigorous documentation and time tracking.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect
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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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