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Microsoft

Builds workplace software, PCs and cloud services

Enterprise Architect - Data Architecture

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$130.9k - $272.3k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Atlanta, GA, USA
In Person100% onsite at the Microsoft Innovation Hub in Atlanta.
Solution EngineeringPre-Sales Solution Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Seven or more years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience; alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and six or more years of such experience; a Master's degree in those fields and four or more years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Five or more years of experience as a Solutions Architect or equivalent, including practical hands-on experience with Microsoft data products and services such as Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, AI Foundry, and Azure Purview.
  • Extensive hands-on experience across the Microsoft data estate, including solution design, development, integration, governance, compliance, security, and responsible AI transformation.
  • Experience as an Enterprise Architect designing and implementing large-scale, complex solutions aligned with business goals and technical requirements, and integrating technologies and platforms into cohesive, scalable architectures.
  • Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, adjacent technologies, architecture designs, migrations, and industry standards.
  • Consultancy experience providing expert customer guidance and strategic recommendations, navigating complex technical landscapes, and delivering tailored solutions.
  • Customer experience in requirements capture and prioritization; capturing evidence and impact to quantify business value; and identifying issues, risks, and constraints in support of strategic goals and outcomes.
  • Expertise designing architectures and hands-on experience building and deploying AI, including Copilot Studio, large language models, prompt engineering, agentic architectures, responsible AI practices, emerging standards such as MCP and A2A, and Azure AI services.
  • Certification in relevant technologies or disciplines; relevant Azure certifications include AI-102 Azure AI Engineer Associate, DP-600 Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, DP-700 Fabric Data Engineer Associate, or other domain-relevant certifications from different vendors.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and deliver customer technical engagements, including strategy sessions, envisioning workshops, architecture design sessions, and rapid prototyping, to demonstrate capabilities, validate identified risks, and finalize technology choices.
  • Advise the business and customers on AI platform and technology trends and guide AI transformation journeys; prioritize AI use cases through design thinking workshops and contribute to Microsoft's strategy in the area.
  • Own and execute a strategic vision for AI transformation initiatives across targeted accounts, aligning organizational goals and customer needs by collaborating with and orchestrating cross-functional teams.
  • Develop comprehensive solution architectures based on patterns and practices tied to customer requirements, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance; use consultation skills to uncover and prioritize opportunities and address customer needs.
  • Integrate capabilities across the cloud platform, identify synergies, and optimize cross-platform integration in collaboration with peers and stakeholders.
  • Maintain and grow expertise in AI solutions, including AI Foundry and Fabric Data platform; develop skills in AI management and security, real-time intelligence, and application architecture; stay current with market trends and collaborate in technical communities.
  • Shape Microsoft's programs and engineering offerings, lead creation of scalable field-relevant assets through internal communities, and connect technical capabilities to sales opportunities as a trusted partner to sales leaders and account teams.
  • Work 100% onsite at a Microsoft location.

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Microsoft builds workplace software, operating systems and cloud infrastructure for consumers, businesses and government agencies, from small organizations to global enterprises. Microsoft 365 combines Word and Excel with Teams communication and Copilot AI features, while Windows runs PCs and Surface supplies the company's own computers. Azure rents computing capacity, storage and databases to build and run web applications. Microsoft also sells Xbox consoles and games, collecting revenue through software licenses, subscriptions, usage charges and product sales. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

Founded

1975

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  • US corporate staff receive education support: eligible, approved graduate coursework qualifies for up to $10,000 annually.
  • Cloud demand expands: July 2026 results showed Azure and other cloud services revenue grew 43% year-over-year in fiscal Q4.
  • Investment has an earnings cushion: July 2026 results reported $155.2 billion consolidated operating profit for fiscal 2026.

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  • Cloud capacity faces local limits: Microsoft describes power-grid delays and water constraints affecting US datacenter expansion.

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  • Hybrid customers stay within reach: Azure Arc manages servers across customer datacenters and competing clouds.
  • Developer reach extends beyond Azure: Microsoft's GitHub hosts code collaboration alongside AI coding tools.
  • Professional data widens its business: Microsoft owns LinkedIn's recruiting, advertising and workplace-learning network.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options

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