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As a Principle Consultant you will be responsible for delivering high quality solutions and business outcomes based on Microsoft Azure.
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Overview
Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us to achieve our mission.
Industry Solutions helps Microsoft customers around the world get the best outcomes from their investments in the latest Microsoft cloud technologies. We focus on empowering customers on their digital journey, from envisioning new possibilities to delivering solutions that result in targeted business outcomes and a great customer experience. Do you have a passion for creating large scale cloud solutions? Are you interested in helping Microsoft customers create & deploy cutting-edge solutions in Microsoft Azure? As a Principle Consultant you will be responsible for delivering high quality solutions and business outcomes based on Microsoft Azure. You will have the opportunity to help us create & deliver the next generation of Azure-based Solutions for our most strategic customers. Our Consulting team offers a collaborative culture where you can contribute your knowledge & experience while learning together as we create cutting-edge cloud solutions for our customers.
Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is grounded in a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and empowering teams and leaders to bring their best every day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of people around the world.Industry Solutions helps Microsoft customers realize the full value of their investments in Microsoft technologies. We empower customers on their digital and AI transformation journeys, from envisioning new possibilities to designing and delivering solutions that drive measurable business outcomes and exceptional customer experiences.Do you have a passion for building modern applications and AI-powered solutions at scale? Are you excited about helping customers transform their businesses through Azure, application modernization, generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, and AI agents?As a Principal Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality solutions and business outcomes using Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies. You will help our most strategic customers design, build, and deploy modern applications and AI solutions, including Copilot and agentic AI experiences, while driving technical excellence and successful adoption.You will have the opportunity to work across Azure application platforms, AI services, data and integration technologies, and the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem to create the next generation of intelligent solutions. Our Consulting team provides a collaborative environment where you can contribute your expertise, learn from others, and help shape innovative solutions for our customers
12+ years of experience in technology consulting, solution architecture, software engineering, or related areas.
5+ years of experience leading customer-facing engagements involving solution envisioning, architecture and design, planning, development, and deployment of complex enterprise solutions.
Proven experience designing and delivering modern application and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, including generative AI and Copilot-based solutions.
Strong ability to engage with business and technology stakeholders, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and influence architecture and technology decisions.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Advanced degrees and relevant technical certifications are a plus.
Areas of Expertise
AI-Powered Application Modernization: Architect and modernize enterprise applications by embedding AI capabilities into business processes and digital experiences.
Generative, Agentic AI & Copilot: Design and deliver GenAI, RAG, AI agent, multi-agent, and Microsoft Copilot solutions, including grounding, orchestration, integration, and evaluation.
Cloud-Native Application Architecture: Design scalable, secure, and resilient applications using Azure, APIs, microservices, containers, event-driven architectures, and modern engineering practices.
Data, Integration & AI Platforms: Integrate applications and AI solutions with enterprise data, Microsoft Fabric, databases, search/vector services, APIs, and SaaS platforms.
Security, DevOps & Responsible AI: Apply DevSecOps, CI/CD, observability, identity, security, governance, and Responsible AI principles across modern Apps & AI solutions.
Solution Architecture & Customer Leadership: Lead discovery, architecture, technical workshops, and complex Apps & AI engagements while influencing senior stakeholders and translating technology investments into measurable business outcomes.
Technical Expertise: Azure AI | Azure OpenAI | Azure AI Search | Microsoft Copilot Studio | Microsoft Fabric | Azure App Service | Azure Functions | Azure Container Apps | AKS | Event Grid/Event Hubs | Azure SQL | Cosmos DB | GitHub | Azure DevOps | GenAI | RAG | AI Agents |Microservices | DevSecOps
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.