Cloud & AI Solution Engineer – Azure Platform (Infrastructure)

Microsoft; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a seasoned technical pre-sales consultant to drive Azure adoption in the Riyadh region. The role requires extensive experience in cloud infrastructure and the ability to design secure solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage technical demos and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance deployments. This position offers the chance to be a part of a collaborative culture focused on inclusion and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years technical pre-sales or consulting experience; equivalent experience accepted.
• Proven experience in cloud infrastructure including migrations.
• Experience with enterprise apps like SAP and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical sales using demos and architecture accelerators.
• Lead workshops to accelerate Azure adoption.
• Resolve technical blockers by collaborating with engineering.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Technical consulting

Networking optimization

Azure services

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Hybrid cloud solutions

Job description

Responsibilities (Text Only)

- Drive technical sales by using technical demos, proof of concepts, technical architecture accelerator to influence solution design and enable deployments. - Lead architecture sessions and technical workshops to accelerate Azure adoption. - Build trusted relationships with platform leads to co-design secure, scalable solutions. - Resolve technical blockers by collaborating with engineering and sharing customer insights. - Maintain expertise in cloud migration (Windows, SQL, Linux, PostgreSQL, app workloads), resiliency, security, and compliance. - Deepen knowledge of enterprise apps (SAP, Oracle) and Azure VMware Solution (AVS). - Represent Microsoft in customer forums and technical communities through thought leadership. 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, innovate to 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 (Text Only)

Required Qualifications (RQs) - 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience - OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience - OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ year(s) technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience - OR equivalent experience - Proven experience in cloud infrastructure, including migration of workloads such as Windows, SQL, Linux, and PostgreSQL. - Experience designing or selling solutions involving hybrid networking, secure connectivity, or network performance optimization in enterprise environments. - Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Platform, and containerization strategies. - Strong understanding of Azure services, including security, compliance, and hybrid cloud scenarios. - Ability to engage technical and business stakeholders to design and deploy scalable, secure cloud solutions. Preferred Qualifications (PQs): - 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience - OR equivalent experience - 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructure, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management - Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and ISVs like NetApp, VMware, and RedHat. - Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and Public Sector compliance standards. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a requestvia the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.