Overview
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Are you insatiably curious, deeply passionate about Cloud & Data solutions, and ready to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment? We invite you to join our team as a Digital Cloud & Data Solution Engineer at Microsoft, working on cutting-edge projects that leverage cloud and data technologies to drive meaningful impact. Our SME&C team is a high-growth, cloud-powered global sales organization focused on customer success and collaboration with partners to unlock large opportunities.
Microsoft is transforming the developer experience for cloud-native and data-driven applications across the development lifecycle. As a Cloud & Data Solution Engineer, you’ll help customers adopt these innovations to boost productivity and enable cloud-native solutions.
SME&C (Small Medium Enterprises and Channel) unites Small Medium Business, Corporate, Strategy, and Partner teams to redefine how businesses adopt technology to drive growth and innovation. You’ll be part of a diverse, high-performing team focused on collaboration, learning, and impact.
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 experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and technical pre-sales or consulting experience OR a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and technical pre-sales or consulting experience OR 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, PoCs, and MVP builds—that result in production-scale deployments.
* Familiarity with cloud security, monitoring, and operations, including tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Azure Monitor.
Equal Opportunity
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical 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, learn about requesting accommodations.
Location
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology; Industries: Software Development
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