
Microsoft Gulf
Partner Solution Architect - Cloud & AI (Microsoft Azure Infrastructure)
- Permanent
- Doha, Qatar
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 24/10/2025
Job overview
Date posted
09/09/2025
Location
Doha, Qatar
Salary
QAR 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
24/10/2025
Job description
The Partner Solution Architect - Cloud & AI at Microsoft will serve as a strategic technical leader responsible for guiding Microsoft’s partners in building and delivering innovative cloud solutions aligned with Microsoft Azure and AI infrastructure. This role focuses on developing scalable, secure, and business-aligned partner offerings while driving digital transformation outcomes for enterprise customers. Responsibilities include leading architecture reviews, technical workshops, and innovation sessions, supporting solution activation and proof-of-concept development, and ensuring adherence to Microsoft Cloud and AI best practices. The architect will influence partners' strategic direction, develop deep CXO-level relationships, and enable technical excellence across global ISVs, SIs, and advisory firms. A strong background in Microsoft Azure Infrastructure (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security), cloud certification, and experience in large-scale solution development are essential. Candidates must possess 8–10+ years of experience in cloud and IT consulting roles, with demonstrated ability to bridge technical and business needs within a fast-paced, partner-driven environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead the development and activation of new or enhanced partner offerings aligned with Microsoft Cloud priorities
- Conduct technical innovation workshops, tech briefings, and envisioning sessions to build technical intensity within partner teams
- Provide architectural guidance and resolve technical blockers to activate transformational deals and accelerate cloud adoption
- Guide partners through architecture design sessions, proof-of-concepts, and MVP solution builds optimized for Azure
- Ensure partner solutions follow Microsoft’s Cloud and AI best practices regarding security, scalability, and performance
- Build long-term technical relationships with strategic partners and influence executive-level technology adoption
- Coach partner technical teams to embed pre-sales, deployment, and consumption models into solution development
- Translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant value propositions in competitive environments
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience in cloud technologies, IT consulting, systems architecture, or practice development
- Proven experience in large-scale cloud architecture and solution design
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure including Compute, Storage, Networking, and Security
- Technical certifications in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead architecture reviews, innovation workshops, and solution activation sessions
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to align technical strategies with partner business goals and navigate competitive environments