Principal Architect – Microsoft Cloud (Azure, Data & AI)
Publicis Sapient · Atlanta, GA · 2 wk ago
Engineering$200k–$270k/yrFull-time
Qualifications
- Experience
- 12+ years in enterprise architecture, CoE leadership, or senior technical leadership roles
- Proven track record shaping and winning large, complex transformation deals
- Experience operating as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders
- Microsoft Technical Expertise -
- Hands-on depth across:
- Azure platform (infrastructure, platform services, integration, modernization)
- Data platforms (Fabric, analytics, enterprise data ecosystems)
- AI platforms (Azure OpenAI, AI Studio, ML, Copilot ecosystem)
- Track record delivering:
- Enterprise-scale cloud architectures
- Production-grade AI solutions
- Scalable, repeatable solution patterns
- Commercial & Executive Capability
- Ability to translate technology into business value, commercial outcomes, and platform growth
- Strong executive communication and storytelling skills
- Experience linking technical strategy to client transformation and Microsoft ecosystem growth
- Leadership Profile
- Strong cross-industry perspective with pattern recognition and reuse
- Ability to lead through ambiguity and pioneer new solution spaces
- Proven experience orchestrating global teams and partner ecosystems
- Preferred Differentiators
- Microsoft certifications (Azure Architect, AI Engineer, Data Engineer)
- Established relationships across the Microsoft ecosystem
- Experience with Copilot, GenAI, and agentic AI architectures
- Proven track record building scalable IP and co-sell solutions
- Thought leadership across events, publications, or industry forums
- Industry depth in Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare, Energy, or Telecom
Benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
- 16 paid holidays throughout the year
- Gross parental leave and new parent transition program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Corporate gift matching program
Additional Information
Pay Range: $200,000 - $270,000