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Senior Digital Cloud Solution Architecture

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Microsoft

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You must have sales experience, technical architecture skills, and expertise in cloud solutions or relevant certifications. A tech degree and 4+ years in consulting or implementation preferred.
  • You will lead digital transformations, guide customer strategies, analyze usage needs, architect solutions, conduct design sessions, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance Azure cloud solutions.

Requirements

  • Sales and negotiation experience, technical architect, technical consulting, design and implementation, technical sales experience, or related work or internship experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience in one or more of the following: designing architecture, networking, container services, data center migrations or database administration, design and architect experience in data analytics, coding/development, cloud-based solution designs, migrations or management of technology.
  • Demonstrated technical architect, technical consulting, design and implementation, and/or technical sales experience
  • OR relevant certifications from Microsoft or competitive platforms AND technical architect, technical consulting, design and implementation, and/or technical sales experience
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years technical architect, technical consulting, design and implementation, and/or technical sales experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • Customer Obsessed - Be the Voice of the Customer; Share customer insights, best practices, and connect with internal teams to remove key blockers.
  • Relationship Builder - Build coalition of support (IT and business) with customer. Define specific technology outcomes that align to customer strategy.
  • Operational Excellence - Operationally Excellent: Follow processes, systems, and documentation as expected; identifies issues or barriers to efficiency. Recommends improvements and partners to implement solutions.
  • Value Creator - Identify and articulate business value of role and solutions for customer organization through demonstrations, storytelling, etc. to provide evidence of business value in the customer environment.

Responsibilities

  • Digital Transformation Leader - Lead, drive and manage engagements for repeatable achievement of revenue and consumption targets.
  • Trusted Advisor - Leverage best practices to guide customer strategy and future growth for Microsoft by cultivating customer affinity with Microsoft programs/solutions that drive impact for the customer and establishing Microsoft as a leader.
  • Customer Usage - Conduct analyses into what customers are using versus needs. Drives greater consumption (cloud and support) with customers based on analysis of both usage and needs.
  • Customer/Partner Technical Environment - Apply technical knowledge and customer insights to create a modernization roadmap. Architect solutions to meet business and IT needs, ensuring technical viability of new projects and successful deployments, while orchestrating key resources and infusing key Infrastructure technologies.
  • Architecture Design and Deployment - Run Architectural Design Session(s) to build plans for implementing solutions which align to customer business goals and technical environments.
  • Connected Customer Experience - Collaborate and orchestrate with other Cloud Solution Architects and MS stakeholders, including FastTrack, Solution Assessments, etc., in developing cloud solutions on Azure.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Senior Digital Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft?

The primary role is to drive customer cloud adoption, serve as a trusted advisor, and lead engagements to achieve revenue and consumption targets through the implementation of Microsoft Cloud solutions.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Candidates should have sales and negotiation experience, along with technical architect, technical consulting, design and implementation, technical sales experience, or relevant internships.

Is there flexibility for remote work in this role?

Yes, this role allows for flexible working arrangements, with the option to work up to 50% from home.

What are some key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include leading digital transformation initiatives, conducting customer usage analyses, creating modernization roadmaps, and running Architectural Design Sessions.

What qualifications are preferred for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include a customer-obsessed mindset, strong relationship-building skills, operational excellence, and the ability to articulate the business value of Microsoft solutions.

Are there any educational requirements for this role?

Yes, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, along with relevant technical experience.

What technologies should candidates be familiar with for this role?

Candidates should have experience with architecture design, networking, container services, data center migrations, database administration, data analytics, cloud-based solution designs, and migrations.

How does Microsoft cultivate a culture of inclusion within the company?

Microsoft fosters a culture of inclusion by bringing together a growth mindset, respecting diversity, embracing collaboration, and ensuring accountability, allowing everyone to thrive at work and beyond.

Is there a focus on customer interactions in this job?

Yes, building strong customer relationships and understanding their business needs is crucial for this role to ensure successful implementation of cloud solutions.

Does Microsoft provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and ensures that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to various protected characteristics.

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