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Senior Solution Architecture

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Microsoft

IT
Posted on Apr 11, 2025

Senior Solution Architecture

Multiple Locations, Spain

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Date posted
Apr 10, 2025
Job number
1817873
Work site
Up to 50% work from home
Travel
25-50 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Consulting Services
Discipline
Solution Architecture
Employment type
Full-Time

Overview

Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery is a global organization hosting over 6,000 strategic sellers, industry and security experts, elite engineers, world-class data scientists and architects, consultants, and delivery specialists. Together with our partners, we help Microsoft’s most strategic customers worldwide to address their specific challenges and provide comprehensive and industry-specific solutions that meet their unique needs.

Our organization is at the forefront of innovation, driving value across the entirety of the customers’ digital and AI transformation journey through repeatable and customized cutting-edge solutions powered by Microsoft Cloud and AI.

The Solution Architecture role, with a focus on infrastructure, is an exciting opportunity where you'll leverage business requirements to craft innovative technical solutions. You'll play a key role in the presales process, project planning, identifying risks and dependencies, and implementing solutions that align with customer goals. Plus, you'll build strong relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders, enhancing satisfaction and creating exceptional experiences. Join us and be at the forefront of transforming ideas into reality!

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.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND extensive experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND extensive experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • A number of years managing multiple projects or portfolios.
  • Proven experience leading blended, multidisciplinary teams.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

  • A number of years of technical sales/pre-sales experience.
  • Experience as a Infrastructure Solution Architect with a strong consulting element
  • Extensive and proven project management experience in a complex transformation program and in complex enterprise customers.
  • Proven people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers.
  • Technical or Professional Certification in Domain (e.g., Security).
  • Technical skills in the following:
  • Strong technical background on all Azure Infrastructure core services
  • Networking
  • Storage
  • Virtual Machines
  • Virtual WAN
  • Azure Governance
  • Azure Monitor
  • Cloud Adoption Framework
  • AVD
  • Infrastructure as code
  • Identity
  • Security

Responsibilities

Understanding Customer/Partner Technical Environment

  • Dive deep into customer and partner insights from a diverse range of stakeholders to shape and execute impactful projects. Stay ahead of industry trends and adapt business models and solutions to create innovative strategies.

Architecture Design and Deployment

  • Utilize structured methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative to design and deploy cutting-edge architectures. Document and communicate the value of your solutions, leading complex discussions to ensure alignment with customer goals.

Practice Development

  • Be a pioneer in generating and improving intellectual property. Drive the re-use of valuable assets and contribute to both internal and external communities, fostering a culture of innovation.

Trusted Advisor

  • Build influential relationships with senior-level decision makers to address challenges and provide strategic direction. Stay updated on Microsoft technologies to effectively communicate our mission and capabilities.

Thought Leadership

  • Lead virtual teams and share strategic insights to tackle customer and partner challenges. Participate in external events and mentor colleagues, showcasing your deep industry knowledge and driving recognition for Microsoft solutions.

Other

You must be legally authorised to work in Spain to be eligible for this role.

(Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit)


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.