Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI Apps at Microsoft

, , Brazil -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Solution Architecture, Azure, AI Applications, DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Technical Leadership, Application Programming, Security Best Practices, Microservices, Kubernetes, Data & AI Projects, Observability Practices, Third-party Solution Integration

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) specializing in Azure Cloud-native and AI Applications. This customer-facing position will leverage hands-on technical experience across design, build/code, and operations to remove customer technical obstacles and adoption challenges, while leading and orchestrating all technical resources necessary for the successful evolution and completion of projects. For strategic initiatives, this role will also be part of a co-development squad with the customer to create innovative, high-quality solutions, aiming to accelerate project initiation and mitigate early-stage risks. These solutions will then be continued by partners or the customer through to completion. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development, DevOps practices, and demonstrate a strong ability to work collaboratively within a team. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Business Impact Deliver solutions aligned with Microsoft methodologies and customer business goals, emphasizing application programming expertise for scalable solutions. Customer Centricity Act as the voice of the customer, leveraging insights to influence product roadmaps and improve experiences, ensuring programming solutions meet evolving needs. Architecture Design & Deployment Lead architecture projects applying secure, resilient, and optimized design principles. Overcome technical blockers and ensure implementation of cloud-native and application programming solutions. Co-Development & Innovation Collaborate with customers and partners to define scopes and develop innovative solutions using agile methodologies. Implement CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and security best practices with strong programming foundations. Technical Leadership Promote technical readiness and innovation. Mentor team members on application programming practices, DevOps, and software engineering fundamentals for scalable, secure solutions. Operational Excellence Apply governance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with tools and processes for accelerated value realization. Opportunity Identification Drive growth opportunities across cloud adoption, AI integration, and enterprise-scale deployments, leveraging programming skills to deliver high-quality outcomes. Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ 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. Enterprise-scale technical experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, and technology management. Hands-on experience with software development practices, DevOps, CI/CD toolchains (Azure DevOps, GitHub), and programming for scalable solutions. Business-level fluency in English and Portuguese. Additional or preferred qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years experience or Master’s Degree with 6+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies and programming. Technical Certifications in Cloud (Azure, AWS, Google) and security. Experience with scalable architecture using Azure services, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and microservices frameworks. Proficiency in agile methodologies (SCRUM) and application programming for AI and cloud-native solutions. Previous experience in Data & AI projects, observability practices, and third-party solution integration. 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.

Responsibilities

The Cloud Solution Architect will deliver solutions aligned with Microsoft methodologies and customer business goals while leading architecture projects and overcoming technical blockers. They will also collaborate with customers and partners to develop innovative solutions using agile methodologies.