Microsoft Corporation is actively seeking an exceptional professional to join our organization as a Senior Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) – Migrate & Modernize within the Cloud Solution Architecture division. Positioned at the core of Microsoft’s technological innovation, this role offers direct involvement in mission-critical engineering initiatives, planetary-scale cloud services, and next-generation product architectures.

Role Overview & Strategic Impact

As a Senior Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) – Migrate & Modernize based in London, United Kingdom, you will play an integral role in architecting, engineering, and delivering transformative technology solutions. Operating within Microsoft’s Cloud Solution Architecture practice, your efforts will directly shape the scalability, performance, and security of software systems and platforms trusted by billions of users worldwide.

Microsoft’s enduring mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Team members thrive within an inclusive culture grounded in a growth mindset, cross-team empathy, and uncompromising customer focus. In this position, you will collaborate with industry-leading engineers, researchers, and product leaders to solve complex technical problems at unprecedented scale.

Technical Domain: Hyperscale Cloud Architecture & Frontier AI Integration

Operating at the nexus of planetary-scale cloud infrastructure, Microsoft Azure powers the foundation for enterprise digital transformation and generative AI breakthroughs. Engineers and architects in this domain design, deploy, and optimize highly resilient, multi-region cloud services, intelligent API pipelines, and secure data topologies. Leveraging deep integrations with Azure OpenAI, foundational LLMs, and distributed microservices, team members accelerate production-grade intelligence while upholding strict standards for reliability, zero-trust security, and operational latency.

Professionals in this specialization combine strong computer science fundamentals with practical, real-world systems engineering. Whether delivering distributed microservices, designing custom silicon interconnects, managing physical datacenter infrastructure, or scaling AI-powered customer workflows, you will operate within a mature engineering ecosystem supported by Microsoft’s global technical community.

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

In this capacity, your daily priorities and core technical contributions will center on the following key operational deliverables:

• deepen your expertise in mission-critical, multi-cloud and AI-ready application landscapes across complex, multi-geo enterprises;
• develop strong business acumen by linking architecture decisions to measurable customer value and consumption growth; and
• hone your delivery leadership by orchestrating cross-functional and international teams to ship secure, compliant, production-ready solutions at scale.
• Own the end-to-end technical delivery for a defined set of strategic downstream entities, ensuring alignment with customer success plans and maximizing the value of customer investments.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor across the customer’s enterprise by helping technology and business leaders define Cloud and AI strategies, translate priorities into technical direction, and make informed architecture decisions that support long-term transformation outcomes.
• Lead customers from strategy to production-ready solutions by guiding architecture design across Azure, hybrid and multicloud, landing zones, networking, security, resiliency and AI infrastructure; applying the Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework; and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, reliable and ready for adoption.
• Accelerate customer value from Microsoft Azure investments by identifying migration, modernization and platform opportunities across the enterprise; resolving technical blockers; guiding high-impact engagements from concept through implementation; and helping customers realize measurable business outcomes faster.
• Maintain rigorous code quality, comprehensive automated test coverage, and security compliance throughout all phases of software delivery.
• Participate actively in technical design reviews, operational post-mortems, and architectural discussions across global engineering cohorts.

Candidate Profile & Experience Requirements

Candidates for the Senior Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) – Migrate & Modernize position are evaluated based on their practical experience, technical depth, and demonstrated track record of problem-solving:

• Professional Background: Minimum of 5 years (60 months) of verified experience directly relevant to cloud solution architecture or related technical specializations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field and demonstrated experience in Cloud and AI platform technologies, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in relevant technology disciplines such as IT consulting or support, systems administration, network operations, software development or support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting.
• Experience in customer-facing technical roles and leading complex technical projects
• Technical Competence: Demonstrated mastery of programming environments, distributed systems, modern cloud infrastructure, or specialized analytical methodologies relevant to the domain.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an established ability to articulate complex technical architectures clearly to engineering peers and executive stakeholders.
• Culture & Values: Demonstrated alignment with Microsoft’s core values of respect, integrity, and accountability, alongside a proactive dedication to diversity and inclusion.

Work Environment, Workplace Schedule & Location Structure

This position is designated with an official location in London, United Kingdom. Work arrangements for this role are structured as Onsite Model (London, United Kingdom). Microsoft provides modern, accessible work environments equipped with state-of-the-art developer tooling, ergonomic facilities, and collaborative hybrid infrastructure.

Compensation, Total Rewards & Comprehensive Benefits

Microsoft offers a comprehensive, highly competitive total rewards framework designed to support employees’ personal, professional, and financial well-being:

• Estimated Annual Base Salary: GBP 95,000 – GBP 170,000 per annum (exact compensation determined based on verified qualifications, technical evaluation, specialized experience, and local market benchmarks).
• Incentive & Equity Rewards: Eligibility for annual performance-based cash bonuses and Microsoft restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support programs and wellness reimbursements.
• Retirement & Financial Security: Robust 401(k) / national retirement savings plans with generous company matching contributions, alongside financial planning resources.
• Time Off & Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off, comprehensive parental leave programs, public holiday allowances, and caregiver leave support.
• Growth & Learning: Unlimited access to Microsoft Learn, internal technical conferences, tuition assistance, and structured career mobility pathways across worldwide business units.

Application Process & Requisition Reference

This position is actively open and monitored by Microsoft Talent Acquisition. In alignment with corporate hiring policies, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no rigid pre-determined closing deadline until a qualified candidate is formally selected (Open Until Filled).

To submit your application, select the Apply Now button on this listing to navigate directly to the official Microsoft Careers requisition portal. When submitting your candidacy, reference Requisition ID 200056846. Ensure your resume and supporting documentation highlight your relevant technical deliverables, system achievements, and professional qualifications.