Digital Solution Engineer - Cloud & Data

Are you insatiably curious, deeply passionate about the realm of Cloud & Data solutions, and ready to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Digital Cloud & Data Solution Engineer for mid-market customers at Microsoft. Here, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working on cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest cloud and data technologies to drive meaningful impact.

Join us and be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Microsoft is transforming the developer experience for cloud-native and data-driven applications across the development lifecycle. With seamless integration across Azure services, we’re leading the way in enabling scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions. As a Cloud & Data Solution Engineer, you’ll help customers adopt these innovations to boost productivity, drive innovation, and become cloud-native.

At Small Medium Enterprises and Channel (SME&C), we are leading a high-growth, cloud-powered global sales team—one that is deeply connected to our partners and driven by customer success. By uniting our Small Medium Business, Corporate, Strategy, and Partner teams, we are unlocking the largest customer opportunity, backed by the industry’s most significant investments. Leveraging the power of cloud and data and our extensive partner ecosystem, we are redefining how businesses of all sizes adopt technology to drive growth and innovation.

SME&C is more than a sales organization—it’s a culture of innovation, opportunity, and inclusivity. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, high-performing, and customer-obsessed team where collaboration, connection, and continuous learning fuel everything we do.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, digital-first environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, explore how SME&C can be the next step in your career. Together, we are shaping the future of business.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical sales with decision makers by using demos and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to influence solution design and enable production deployments of cloud and data solutions.
• Lead hands-on engagements—including hackathons, code-with sessions, and architecture workshops—to accelerate adoption of Microsoft’s cloud platforms and developer tools.
• Build trusted relationships with developers and platform leads by co-designing secure, scalable architectures and data-driven solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering teams to share insights and continuously improve Microsoft’s cloud and data offerings.
• Maintain deep proficiency in cloud-native application architecture and data platforms (e.g., APIs, containerization, microservices, event-driven design, and languages such as Python, Java, or .NET).
• Grow expertise in cloud governance, data security, and operational monitoring (e.g., Azure Monitor, Microsoft Sentinel, and cloud orchestration tools).
• Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in developer communities and customer forums, advocating for modern cloud and data practices and sharing best-in-class solutions.

Qualifications

• Several years of demonstrated technical pre-sales or technical consulting experienceOR a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and technical pre-sales or consulting experienceOR a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and technical pre-sales or consulting experienceOR equivalent practical experience in cloud and data solution delivery
• Proficient in full-stack application architecture design and modernization, including cloud-native development practices such as APIs, containerization, microservices, event-driven architectures, and development in languages like Python, Java, or .NET
• Strong understanding of cloud and data platforms, including data integration, analytics, governance, and scalable infrastructure design
• Proven ability to lead technical engagements—such as hackathons, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and minimum viable product (MVP) builds—that result in production-scale deployments
• Familiarity with cloud security, monitoring, and operations, including tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Monitor, and orchestration frameworks

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