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Microsoft is looking for qualified, certified, driven professionals who want to be part of the Microsoft Azure family – What better place to look than the MCP community! MCPs have an exclusive chance to connect with career opportunities on the Windows Azure team. Check job profiles for possible matches, send us your CV and join the team that eats, breathes and sleeps in a mobile-first, cloud-first world.
What we’re looking for
Do you want to create history and transform businesses through cloud computing? Are you an Engineer or Consultant who aspires to bridge the gap between customers and technology? Do you have 99 tech problems and Azure isn't one?
Microsoft is proud to be recognized by Gartner as the only vendor selected as a leader across six of their Magic Quadrants for enterprise cloud workloads. In fact, Microsoft Azure is two times the scale of Amazon’s AWS business according to Gartner.
How do we do it?
So glad you asked! Microsoft Services is a diverse group of nearly 22,000 global technical architect, engineering, consultant and support professionals. Services employees engage in billions of customer interactions annually that span 191 countries, 46 languages by way of 74 global contact centers. At a foundational level, we exist to support Microsoft’s products and technology and bring the platform to life for our customers. With the shift to the cloud, Services revenue mix in Microsoft has been increasing and will continue to increase. Currently, Services is a $5-billion-dollar business with 10% market share and double-digit growth.
How to apply
Review the job profiles for possible matches, email us your CV and Azure certifications along with a brief explanation of which position best fits your skillset to AzureNxt@Microsoft.com – It’s as easy as that!
Check out these job profiles and see if they're the right fit for you
Data Solution Architect
Are you ready to join the team that is at the leading edge of Innovation at Microsoft? Azure is the most innovative platform in computing today and Microsoft is hiring Cloud / Data Solution Architects. A Data Solution Architect (DSA) works within a team and drives high priority customer initiatives on Azure in collaboration with customers and the Microsoft field focused on Data Analytics.
A Data Solution Architect (DSA) drives high priority customer initiatives, leveraging Azure data services to solve the biggest and most complex data challenges faced by Microsoft’s enterprise customers. The DSA is a technical, customer facing role, accountable for the end-to-end customer deployment and usage experience for Azure data services.
DSAs own the Azure technical customer engagement including: architectural design sessions, implementation projects and/or Proofs of Concepts. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer facing roles and success leading deep technical architecture and design discussions with senior executives.
Key Responsibilities
Interface with Microsoft and partner sales/delivery teams to drive consumption of Azure data and analytics services, including SQL Database, Document DB, SQL Data Warehouse, HD Insight, Machine Learning, Stream Analytics, Data Factory, Event Hubs and Notification Hubs
Architect scalable data processing and analytics solutions, including technical feasibility and proposal development for Big Data storage, processing and consumption (e.g., development of enterprise Data Lake strategy, heterogeneous data management, Polyglot Persistence, decision support/BI over Data Lake)
Design, coordinate and execute pilots, prototypes or proof of concepts, provide validation on specific scenarios Drive the quality of the onboarding plan (with Microsoft Consulting Services or partners) Report on progress of customer as business objectives; Ensure plan execution by Partners Document and share technical best practices / insights with Engineering teams and the solution architect community
Experience Required
5+ years of experience with deep understanding in databases and analytics, including relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle), Data warehousing, big data (Hadoop, Spark), noSQL, and business analytics
5+ years of success in consultative/complex technical sales and deployment projects (where necessary, managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solution/projects
Understanding of big data use-cases and Hadoop-based design patterns Knowledge of real time/stream analytics
Highly valued:
Experience using R; experience with Marketing or Risk analytics solutions for Enterprises
Deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers, and emerging computing trends Proven track record of building deep technical relationships with senior executives and growing cloud consumption share in large or highly strategic accounts Problem-solving mentality leveraging internal and/or external resources Exceptional verbal and written communication Oversight experience on major transformation projects and successful transitions to implementation support teams Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences
Prior work experience in a DBA/Consulting/Architecture position within a software and/or services company such as Amazon, Google, IBM, Softlayer, Oracle, T-Systems, Wipro, CSC, HP, Infosys, ServiceNow, Dell, TCS, Rackspace, Cognizant, etc,
Education
Technical BS degree, Computer Science or Math background highly desired MBA optional
Cloud Solution Architect
Cloud Computing is the next step toward ubiquitous and pervasive computing. Azure is Microsoft’s world-class cloud computing platform used to build, host, and scale applications and is one of the major strategic initiatives in Microsoft’s Cloud First Mobile First strategy. Azure is an open platform enabling hosting of both Windows and Linux applications and supports numerous languages such as .NET, Java, Node.js, and PHP. Come join the Azure as a Solution Architect –Cloud and be front and center in our customer’s transformation to cloud-based architectures while at the same time playing an influential role in transforming Microsoft to a Cloud First Mobile First company.
In this role, you will be driving high priority customer initiatives on Azure in collaboration with customers and the Microsoft field. The Solution Architect- Cloud is a technical, customer facing role that will be accountable for the end-to-end customer cloud deployment experience. You will own the Azure technical customer engagement including: architectural design sessions, specific implementation projects and/or Proofs of Concept (POCs). The ideal candidate will have experience in customer facing roles and success leading deep technical architecture and application design discussions with senior customer executives to drive cloud deployment.
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:
Drive the deployment of the customers’ workloads into Azure and increase their consumption of the platform by: Providing deployment guidance, supporting on the development of the customers’ cloud adoption model, providing appropriate recommendations to overcome blockers (i.e. Networking, Identity, Security, Compliance, etc.).
Establish deep relationships with key ITDMs, who have the power to drive long-term cloud adoption within their company.
Identify, validate and grow opportunities to accelerate consumption in high potential customer accounts, in partnership with the sales team, by driving solution architecture for pre-defined scenarios, for both infrastructure and applications. Build a Proof of Concept or a prototype, only if required. Enable the customer to envision their environment and services in Azure, while leveraging the greater Microsoft and partner resources (internal teams and partners).
Accelerate consumption in high potential customer accounts by providing deep technical expertise and support in one out of the following four areas of specialization:
1. Datacenter Transformation (e.g., VM Deployments, Networking, ExpressRoute, HPC)
2. Custom Applications (e.g., Websites, PaaS Deployments, Mobile Services, IOT)
3. Media Services
4. Security, Compliance and Privacy (e.g., Identity, Governance, RBAC)
Lead deployment of projects, creation of IP, and training of sellers and partners in your area of specialization
Keep up to date with market trends and competitive insights.
Coach other technical sellers to become certified in required Azure technical certifications.
Aspire for technical excellence to embrace the new and innovate the how. Continuous improve technology skills of the Tech Sales deep on core and broad on adjacent solutions by leveraging corporate and local programs (e.g. TR, Community connects, etc.). Enable and leverage a strong tech community cross workloads, across EPG as well as together with Partner (P-Seller).
Key Qualifications:
• Deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers, and emerging computing trends
Proven track record of building deep technical relationships with senior executives and growing cloud consumption share in large or highly strategic accounts
Proven track record of driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts and ensuring follow through
Problem-solving mentality leveraging internal and/or external resources, where and when needed, to do what’s right for the customer and for the organization (i.e. think through workarounds, evaluate risk of various deployment options, etc.)
Exceptional verbal and written communication
Ability to connect technology with measurable business value
Demonstrated technical thought leadership in customer facing situations
Demonstrated ability to deploy workloads on public cloud
Requirements:
5+ years of success in consultative/complex technical sales and deployment projects (where necessary, managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solution/projects
5+ years of architecture, design, implementation, and/or support of highly distributed applications (i.e. having an architectural sense for ensuring availability, reliability, etc.)
2+ years of experience in “migrating” on premise workloads to the cloud
Deep technical experience in one or more of the following areas:
Software design or development
Application Design
Systems Operations / Management
Database architecture
Virtualization
IP Networking
Storage
IT Security
Linux
Working knowledge with AGILE development, SCRUM and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) with one or more of the following programming languages:
.NET
C++
Java
JSON
PHP
Perl
Python
Ruby on Rails
Pig/Hive
Oversight experience on major transformation projects and successful transitions to implementation support teams
Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences
Technical BS degree, Computer Science or Math background highly desired, MBA optional
Prior work experience in a Consulting/Architecture position within a software and/or services company such as SalesForce, Amazon, VMware, Google, IBM, Avanade, T-Systems, Wipro, CSC, HP, Infosys, ServiceNow, Dell, TCS, Rackspace, Softlayer
Consultant & Premier Field Engineer job
Geography/Location: US-Continental
Title of Role: Premier Field Engineer
Skillsets required for the role
- Azure, Active Directory, Windows Server, Networking, Identity, Storage, other Cloud technologies
- Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Windows Defender and Enhanced Mitigation Experience (EMET)
- Azure Technical Certification (70-532, 70-533 or 70-534)
- Additionally: Microsoft Azure architecture and its components (Compute, Storage, CloudNet) C# and .NET, PowerShell, CLI, Microsoft Azure
Years of experience required: 3+
Travel: Typical 70%
***must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder to apply*
Summary of the team and what they do:
We are looking for engineers who are passionate about customer service and technology. If you enjoy tackling tough problems and coming up with creative solutions, and want to help Microsoft improve our services and products, then you’ll be interested in becoming an engineer at Microsoft Services. Our engineers are onsite Trusted Partner who gain the customer’s loyalty by understanding their needs, solving their problems, preventing issues, and helping them get the most out of their technologies
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LIFE OF AN PREMIER FIELD ENGINEER AT MICROSOFT:
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmQCsAJlvSSj52KAyld7hjQ
https://microsoftcss.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/a-day-in-the-life-premier-field-engineer/
https://microsoftcss.wordpress.com/a-day-in-the-life/
http://mike11stevens.com/my-very-unofficial-advice-to-prospective-pfes/
Azure Consultants
Geography/Location: US-Continental
Title of Role: Consultant
Skillsets required for the role
Azure, Active Directory, Windows Server, Cloud technologies, IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) OR PaaS (Platforms as a Service), client facing experience, deploying private and hybrid cloud solutions, current and deep large-enterprise experience with Azure, Hyper-V, working knowledge of scripting and automation technologies.
Years of experience required: 5+
Travel: 50-75%
***must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder to apply***
Summary of the team and what they do:
Microsoft Services is the consulting, technical support, and customer service arm of the company. The organization helps customers and partners discover and implement high-value Microsoft solutions that generate rapid, meaningful, and measurable results. With its global partner network and support infrastructure, Microsoft Services enables the successful adoption, deployment, and use of Microsoft solutions and technologies for all customers, from the individual to the enterprise. Microsoft Services is designed to provide the right scope of services at the right time, including localized support solutions for businesses and consumers around the world.
A Consultant at Microsoft acts as a trusted advisor, building and maintaining long-term customer relationships. Consultants utilize industry knowledge and produce appropriate customer business solutions. They also provide technical road maps to advise on the use and deployment of Microsoft technologies.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LIFE OF A CONSULTANT AT MICROSOFT:
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https://microsoftcss.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/consultant.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2M7-rYCV48
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
