Job Description

Partner Solution Architect - Cloud & AI

=============================================


Multiple Locations, Singapore


+ 5 more locations



Date posted

Oct 27, 2025

Job number

1900204

Work site

Fully on-site

Travel

0-25

%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Customer Success

Discipline

Cloud Solution Architecture

Employment type

Full-Time

Overview

Join a high-performing team in the ASEAN region driving AI-powered transformation across

ASEAN

and

Korea

through Microsoft Partners.

As an

Azure Infrastructure & Application Development PSA

you'll design cutting-edge solutions, deliver compelling demos, and influence strategic decisions for top-tier partners to help them create new solutions and offerings for the market.

You'll collaborate with sales, engineering, and partners to bring AI to life--across devices, cloud, and business apps--helping organizations unlock productivity and growth with the Microsoft technology stack based on products like

Microsoft Azure (Compute, Networking, Storage), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure AI Services

.

This is your chance to grow your career, work across cultures, and make a real impact through tech intensity.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field +

AND

4+ years in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, architecture, or consulting
+

OR

equivalent experience

Proven ability to influence and engage senior technical and business leaders

at partner organisations, driving alignment on architecture and strategic priorities Strong understanding of

business drivers

,

industry trends

, and

financial considerations

behind cloud adoption and AI transformation Expertise in

cloud architecture

,

solution design

, and

partner enablement

, ideally in large-scale or global engagements Hands-on experience with

Microsoft Cloud

platforms: +

Azure

,

Microsoft 365

,

Dynamics 365

Technical depth in one or more of: +

AI Apps

: Kubernetes, DevOps, GitHub, AI-driven application development
+

Cloud Infrastructure

: Networking, identity, security, governance, compliance

Preferred Qualifications

8-12+ years in technology IP solutions or services development, with deep understanding of

digital transformation business models

and

partner economics

Experience in

executive-level presentations

,

business case development

, and

joint go-to-market planning

Technical certifications in

Azure

,

AWS

,

Google Cloud

Responsibilities

Business Impact

Collaborates across Microsoft and customer/partner teams through on-strategy delivery to achieve customer/partner objectives and increase customer/partner satisfaction. Proactively manages business and technical risks, adapts methodology and applies governance principles to identify, communicate, and minimize business and technical risks. Proactively identifies new opportunities for Consumption and Usage at scale based on business value to partners and clear understanding of the Microsoft value proposition for supported platforms to empower cloud success, foster and strengthen security and resiliency, and drive AI innovation. Actively listens to and supports partners, building trust to then advocate for alternative architectures/solutions/approaches that shape and/or enhance customer requirements. Identifies, and evaluates industry trends, gathers partner insights (e.g., feedback around technical preferences, environments, business needs, competitive landscape), and maps existing architecture and digital transformation solutions to partner business outcomes.

Partner Specialization

Identifies and prioritizes several opportunities that align with revenue goals and orchestrates growth of solution utilization pipeline with partners. Provides assistance with partner and sales teams to bring clarity to specific opportunities through proof of concept and technical pre-sales support. Proactively guides and supports partners in developing repeatable offerings, practices, products, and solutions. Advises the partner throughout initial strategic customer implementations.

Technical Leadership

Builds technical depth

in solution areas and breadth across priorities (e.g., security, resilience, AI).

Actively pursues upskilling

and accreditations based on market demand and role models technical excellence.

Influences Through Expertise:

Shares insights and proven practices with partners, peers, educating on technical and non-technical concepts to foster a culture of learning and coaching.

Community Engagement:

Contributes to internal technical communities and cross-team collaboration, sharing ideas and strategic input to grow organisational impact.

External Advocacy:

Represents Microsoft's technology vision at events, builds influencer networks, and amplifies brand through blogs, meetups, hackathons, and conferences.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
?Industry leading healthcare
?Educational resources
?Discounts on products and services
?Savings and investments
?Maternity and paternity leave
?Generous time away
?Giving programs
?Opportunities to network and connect
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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.