Cloud & AI Apps Architect – Digital Natives (EMEA)

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants We are looking for a highly motivated Cloud and AI Solution Architect (CSA) with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our Digital Natives CSU team in EMEA, focused on the French ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the AI revolution, partnering with some of the most innovative digital-native teams to design and scale AI‑first application platforms on Azure that form the foundation for the next generation of agentic experiences. In this regional role, you will focus on both growing existing digital natives and engaging new ones, helping them evolve traditional SaaS applications into conversational AI experiences powered by intelligent automation and agentic systems. As a trusted advisor, you will guide customers in adopting Azure AI services, optimizing their model lifecycle, integrating responsible AI practices, and building scalable, production‑grade AI solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with founders and technical leaders to design platforms that not only power today’s applications but also enable self‑learning, adaptive AI systems. This role offers an environment of continuous learning, where you will deepen your expertise in AI applications, cloud‑scale SaaS architectures, and AI‑first developer tools while broadening your impact across the Azure ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with international product groups and work alongside other Cloud Solution Architects, Solution Engineers, and Customer Success Account Managers. The pace is fast, the work is stimulating, and the opportunity to shape how digital natives across the region build AI‑first, data‑driven businesses is significant. 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. Responsibilities Guide Digital Native customers in designing and scaling AI‑first applications on Azure, leveraging Azure AI, the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, the Microsoft Agent Framework, GitHub Copilot, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to accelerate innovation and drive intelligent, cloud‑native experiences. Lead customers through their AI and App Innovation journey on Azure, helping them architect well‑structured, large‑scale SaaS solutions that are resilient, secure, and optimized for performance and growth. Drive the adoption of generative and conversational AI by helping customers build innovative, safe, and production‑ready AI solutions, grounded in solid engineering and cloud architecture principles. Design modern, AI‑enabled application architectures that integrate Azure PaaS services, serverless capabilities, and DevOps best practices, ensuring seamless alignment between business goals and technical execution. Partner with founders, CTOs, and technical teams to co‑create AI solutions that combine intelligent automation, adaptive systems, and responsible AI principles to power next‑generation applications. Lead Architectural Design Sessions and technical workshops to define implementation plans that align AI innovation with customer business priorities, building consensus and momentum toward production. Collaborate closely with other Cloud Solution Architects, Engineers, and Product teams to deliver end‑to‑end, enterprise‑grade architectures aligned with the Azure Well‑Architected Framework. Build trusted, long‑term relationships with customer decision‑makers, enabling them to become advocates of Azure AI and App Innovation within their organizations. Act as the Voice of the Customer, sharing feedback, insights, and best practices with Engineering and product groups to improve Azure’s AI and application development capabilities. Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges across AI, application, and infrastructure layers to unlock new opportunities for innovation and adoption. Continuously expand your expertise in Azure AI, Copilot, AKS, MLOps, and SaaS architecture patterns, while contributing to the broader technical community through events, workshops, and success stories. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Proven years experience in technologies relevant to this role. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND relevant experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience. Fluency in French, either as a native speaker or at a professional proficiency level, is required. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience with deep expertise in cloud/infrastructure technologies and consulting. Experience working in a customer‑facing role (e.g., internal and/or external). Experience working with startups and digital‑native organizations. Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications). 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr