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Cloud Solution Architecture: Internship Opportunities

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Microsoft

10d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Johannesburg

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant Bachelor's degree, fluent in English, have 1 semester left post-internship, and possess cloud technical certifications and change management certification.
  • You will apply technical knowledge to meet IT requirements, gather customer feedback, propose solutions, collaborate on design sessions, and engage in learning opportunities to enhance skills.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field
  • Fluent in English
  • Must have at least 1 semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship
  • Passion for technology and customer obsessed
  • Displays strong stakeholder and relationship management across senior leaders, partners, and customers. Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and presentation skills
  • Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g. Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications)
  • Change Management Certification (e.g. Prosci)

Responsibilities

  • Applies foundational technical knowledge of an architecture solution to meet business and information technology (IT) requirements and resolve identified technical constraints.
  • Acts as the voice of the customer (VOC)/partner by learning to identify and share feedback around technical capabilities, blockers, and insights that relate to the customer/partner with internal team.
  • Solicits input from others to contribute to proposals for viable solutions based on specific technical products. Demonstrates basic technical concepts and proves those design solutions capability through design collaboration sessions with the customer/partner.
  • Participates in discussions around architecture design, resiliency reviews, and technical optimization that result in production deployment application and increase customer/partner usage, consumption, and value outcomes. Leverages development opportunities (e.g., mentorships, role-based resources, trainings, internal events such as Ready, Build, Ignite) to learn new technologies or services.

FAQs

When does the Cloud Solution Architecture internship start?

The internship starts in July 2025.

How long is the internship duration?

The internship duration is 3 months.

What qualifications are required to apply for the internship?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field and must be fluent in English.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

No prior experience is explicitly required, but candidates must have at least one semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship.

What are the main responsibilities of the Cloud Solution Architect Intern?

Responsibilities include applying technical knowledge to meet IT requirements, acting as the voice of the customer, contributing to proposals for solutions, and participating in architecture design discussions.

Are technical certifications preferred for this position?

Yes, technical certifications in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google) and Change Management certifications (e.g., Prosci) are preferred.

Is networking or mentorship provided during the internship?

Yes, interns are encouraged to leverage development opportunities, including mentorships, role-based resources, trainings, and internal events to learn new technologies or services.

Does Microsoft offer accommodations for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Microsoft provides assistance and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application process.

What values does Microsoft promote within its workplace culture?

Microsoft promotes a culture of inclusion, respect, integrity, accountability, and collaboration to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Where can I find more information about Microsoft careers?

More information can be found on the Microsoft Careers website, which provides details on job opportunities and the application process.

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