Overview
The Architect role in Solution Architecture involves gathering insights about client business and technical requirements to propose viable solutions based on Microsoft technologies. The role includes acting as a customer advocate, leveraging existing architecture approaches, and applying technical knowledge to meet clients' needs and resolve technical constraints. Architects assess and build clients' technical capabilities, lead technical activities for building solutions, and support pre-sales, post-sales, and implementation for client projects. They contribute to the design, build, and deployment of proof of concepts (POCs) and pilots, applying methodology and governance to minimize risks and manage quality assurance. Additionally, they act as trusted advisors by building relationships, challenging others, and demonstrating Microsoft's value proposition.
The role includes various levels, from IC2 to IC6, each with increasing responsibilities and expertise. For example, IC2 focuses on learning and supporting colleagues,



while IC6 involves leading the adoption of Microsoft solutions technologies and developing a deep network of relationships with senior-level decision makers.

Responsibilities
The Architect job description includes several key responsibilities and roles:
• Gathering Insights: Solution Architects gather insights about client business and technical requirements to propose viable solutions based on Microsoft technologies. They act as customer advocates and share insights with internal teams to better meet customer/partner needs.
• Architecture Design and Deployment: They leverage existing architecture approaches to achieve Microsoft’s agreed commitments to customers/partners. They apply technical knowledge of architecture solutions to meet clients’ business and technical requirements and resolve technical constraints and blockers.
• Building Technical Capabilities: Solution Architects assess, enable, and build clients' technical capabilities.

📌 Solution Architecture (India)
🏢 Microsoft
📍 India