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Data & AI Architect - Digital Natives

2026-02-06

Norway, Oslo, Oslo +8 more

2 days / week in-office

Overview <div>This role is designed for a highly experienced Azure Data & AI Architect with a strong technical background and a proven track record working with Digital Natives and high‑growth Startups. The position sits within the Software & Digital Platforms (SDP) Customer Success organization and supports fast‑moving, product‑led companies across Europe North, Europe South, and the broader EMEA region.You will work with digital‑native companies that are building and scaling cloud‑native SaaS platforms, modernizing their data foundations, and transforming their products to become AI‑native and agent‑ready. As a Senior Cloud Solution Architect, Data & AI, you will engage with some of the most innovative startups and digital platforms through unified and Microsoft‑funded engagements, helping them accelerate from early scale to global reach.You will guide customers on designing, scaling, and operating modern data platforms and AI architectures on Azure, including the emerging AI agentic intelligence layer. This includes platforms such as Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and a deep focus on scalable, globally distributed databases for new AI workloads, including Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Database services. You will support customers as they evolve from experimentation to production‑grade, AI‑driven systems aligned to their product vision and business growth.This role spans Europe North, Europe South, and EMEA, offering flexibility in work location as part of a newly established international team. Within the Customer Success organization, we are looking for leaders with a strong passion for enabling startup velocity, platform scalability, and AI differentiation.In this role, you will lead and mentor a technical team that enables customers to achieve their desired outcomes from investments in Microsoft Data & AI technologies. You will take a proactive approach to data architecture, AI readiness, performance, and scale, ensuring customers consistently realize value from their Data & AI and Azure investments. By leveraging the Cloud Adoption Framework, AI-First Data Platform Framework, and AI‑specific best practices, you will help customers architect and deploy secure, scalable, and AI‑ready data platforms.Azure is the most comprehensive and flexible cloud platform, and this role focuses on enabling Digital Natives and Startups to adopt Data & AI at scale, driving innovation across some of the fastest‑growing software companies in Europe and EMEA. With over 17,000 employees worldwide, the mission of the Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) organization is to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft’s products and services, ignited by our people and culture. Come join CE&S and help us build a future where customers achieve their business outcomes faster with technology that does more.</div> Responsibilities <div><ul><li>You will develop relationships with key customer technical, product, and engineering leaders who drive long‑term Data & AI adoption within digital‑native organizations, enabling them to become advocates for modern data platforms and AI‑native product architectures. You will act as the Voice of the Customer, sharing insights and best practices with internal Engineering and Product teams to remove blockers and accelerate innovation.</li><li>You will provide feedback and insights from customers and partners back to relevant Microsoft teams, including Product Groups, to enable continuous improvement across Data, AI, and agentic platform capabilities. You will deliver excellence by owning your committed pipeline and ensuring delivery in alignment with customer expectations.</li><li>You will develop opportunities to drive Customer Success outcomes by working with technical decision makers to ensure they understand Microsoft’s Data & AI platform capabilities required to build, scale, and operate AI solutions, including the value proposition and how startups realize value from investments in Microsoft Fabric, Foundry, Azure Databases, and AI services.</li><li>You will run Architectural Design Sessions to build implementation plans aligned to customer product roadmaps and technical environments. This includes designing lakehouse, real‑time analytics, vector‑enabled databases, and AI agent architectures, enabling secure and scalable data foundations, and preparing customers for rapid AI innovation.</li><li>You will identify and resolve issues blocking go‑live of customer success projects by leveraging deep Data, AI, and database expertise, leading technical conversations that accelerate value realization while delivering all work according to Microsoft best practices and policies.</li><li>You will demonstrate a self‑learner mindset through continuous alignment of individual skilling to startup and customer demands, contributing to IP creation, prioritizing IP reuse, and engaging in relevant communities to help customers accelerate their Data & AI transformation journeys.</li></ul></div> Qualifications <div>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND solid experience in Data, AI, and cloud platform technologies, including data engineering, analytics platforms, AI/ML solutions, distributed databases, and customer‑facing technical roles OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND solid experience in Data & AI architecture, platform design, and technical consulting OR Equivalent experience working in a customer‑facing role with a strong focus on Digital Natives, Startups, and modern Data & AI platformsExtensive experience working on complex technical projects. Technical certifications in cloud, Data, AI, or security platforms (e.g., Azure or equivalent).</div> This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. <hr> Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html">requesting accommodations.</a>

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Cloud Solution Architect - Data Platforms & Analytics

2026-02-09

Norway, Oslo, Oslo

3 days / week in-office

Overview We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) who specializes in data platforms and analytics to help customers build secure, scalable, and AI-ready solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role will initially have focus on Power BI & fabric, then expand into the wider data domain over time. In this customer-facing role, you’ll support projects that include solution design, proof of concepts, and helping customers move to production. Your focus will be on ensuring solutions are reliable, secure, and perform well across important workloads.As part of the Cloud + AI Data team, you’ll work with technologies like Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Cosmos DB, and Purview. You’ll use existing tools and best practices to help deliver successful deployments and accelerate adoption.You’ll collaborate closely with engineering teams, share learnings, and stay up to date on new trends so you can help customers get the most value from their data and AI investments.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 <div><ul><li>Build and maintain trusted relationships with key customer IT and business stakeholders, developing a deep understanding of their data landscape, strategic priorities, and success criteria. Lead the design of secure, scalable Data & AI solutions—primarily leveraging Power BI within Microsoft Fabric—while progressively broadening your influence across areas such as Azure Databricks, databases, data governance, and AI.</li><li>Take a leading role in the design and implementation of Power BI solutions, contributing expertise across complementary data technologies including Azure Databricks, databases, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Contribute to and at times guide architecture discussions, helping shape Data & Analytics roadmaps that align technology decisions with business objectives.</li><li>Drive the execution of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to accelerate customer adoption and demonstrate the value of Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.</li><li>Partner closely with internal teams to ensure successful delivery outcomes, proactively managing risks and maintaining high customer satisfaction.</li><li>Promote best practices and reusable assets across engagements to maximize customer value and improve repeatability.</li><li>Oversee and continuously refine Power BI solutions to ensure they meet performance, reliability, and governance standards.</li><li>Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex issues that could impact go-live, supporting technical conversations and enabling clear decision-making.</li><li>Stay ahead of updates across Power BI and Microsoft’s broader Data & AI ecosystem, integrating new capabilities into customer solutions where relevant.</li><li>Invest in continuous learning, actively engaging with internal and external communities and contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives.</li><li>Pursue and maintain certifications in key technologies such as Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and related data services to reinforce technical excellence.</li></ul></div> Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field AND a couple years 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.</li><li>Data platforms and analytics experience. </li></ul><div>Additional or preferred qualifications<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND a few years 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 Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND a couple of years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.</li><li>Proven experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external).</li><li>Proven experience working on technical projects.</li><li>Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications).</li><li>Norwegian and English Fluency.</li></ul></div> This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. <hr> Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html">requesting accommodations.</a>

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Customer Success Director

2026-02-06

Norway, Oslo, Oslo

3 days / week in-office

Overview Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered around embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create lifechanging innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us to achieve our mission. <div>Are you ready to transform how the world’s largest customers use technology? Do you thrive leading high‑performing teams working with cutting‑edge solutions? Are you excited to partner with business and segment leaders to accelerate the shift toward AI‑ and data‑driven organizations built on a secure foundation?The Customer Success Director is a key leadership role and a member of the board of managing directors. This position requires a strong cloud technology background and a passionate, growth‑oriented business leader who excels at role modelling and coaching. The leader will guide managers and teams across multiple Solution Areas, including Customer Success Account Managers.The ideal leader thrives in a high‑performance environment, builds and sustains strong teams, and drives operational excellence to accelerate Consumption and Usage growth.</div> Responsibilities People Leadership (People Manager & Manager of Managers)<ul><li>Deliver success through empowerment, accountability, and care — role model Microsoft’s leadership behaviors.</li><li>Build, attract and retain world‑class teams through intentional talent management, diversity & inclusion, and structured coaching.</li></ul>Cloud & Technical Leadership<ul><li>Serve as an executive‑level sponsor for high‑consumption customers and partners.</li><li>Act as the consumption thought leader for the subsidiary, guiding technical strategy and advising leadership teams.</li><li>Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior technical decision‑makers (CIO, CTO, Chief Architect, Technical Fellows).</li><li>Leverage deep technical knowledge and Cloud Solution Architect resources to guide cloud adoption and technology roadmaps.</li><li>Advocate customer needs to Microsoft Product & Engineering, influencing roadmap and product improvements and coach teams to be proactive, agile, and deeply connected to the customer voice.</li></ul><h3>Business Leadership</h3><ul><li>Bring strong understanding of cloud economics, subscription business models, and project‑based services.</li><li>Drive cloud consumption results across solution areas, ensuring customer value realization and business impact.</li><li>Stay ahead of demand by proactively building next workloads and identifying new opportunity areas.</li><li>Make AI acceleration a strategic pillar, enabling customers to advance in their AI transformation journeys.</li><li>Operate seamlessly in a global delivery environment, navigating complexity with ease.</li><li>Build and foster cross‑organizational partnerships, enabling integrated execution and shared success.</li></ul><h3>Operational & Execution Excellence</h3><ul><li><div>Deliver consistent operational rigor and program execution at scale.</div></li><li><div>Maintain strong financial accountability and strengthen customer trust through quality, resiliency, and execution discipline.</div></li></ul> Qualifications <div>Professional Experience<ul><li>Executive presence with the ability to engage confidently in CxO and BDM‑level discussions; excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.</li><li>Proven ability to build trust, form alliances, and lead cross‑functional teams toward shared outcomes.</li><li>People management experience, ideally leading managers (MoM).</li><li>Empathy, curiosity, continuous‑learning mindset, and strong drive for results.</li><li>Strong escalation and crisis‑management experience.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>Demonstrated technical leadership through coaching, technical strategy, or similar leadership roles.</li><li>Background in engineering, technical sales, consulting, or delivery management (or equivalent).</li><li>Solid understanding of Applications & Infrastructure and enterprise cloud workloads.</li><li>Ability to stay current on Azure innovations, scenarios, and evolving cloud capabilities.</li></ul></div> This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. <hr> Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html">requesting accommodations.</a>

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