Job Openings at Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. 

At Microsoft our mission and values are to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Solution Engineer - (AI Sales & Services)

Job number: 1853492
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment type: Full-Time
Travel: 0-25 %
Work site: Up to 50% work from home

Overview

• The mission of Microsoft Business Applications is to help our customers digitally transform their businesses to drive new sources of revenue, create new and engaging ways to serve their customers, and to transform the way in which their business runs to drive new levels of profitability for their organization.
• In this role you will be the Technology Specialist (pre-sales consultant) for your assigned workload and a member of the sales team that consists of Solution Specialist, Customer Success Unit, partners, and engineering.
• In this role you will advance pipeline by assisting the Solution Specialist in qualifying the deal, developing the strategy and inspiring the CxO/Business Decision Maker/Technical Decision Maker. 
• You are responsible for designing the solution and delivering an industry-aligned demonstration to the customer.
• You will engage partners for co-sell and implementation considerations, engineering to assist with emerging technologies and Customer Success Unit for deal support.  The demo will focus on solving the technical proof requirements while highlighting our business value and competitive differentiators and should result in securing the customer’s solution design endorsement.
• Once the solution design is secured, you will support the Solution Specialist in finalizing the customer proposal and assisting with licensing.
• You will develop relationships with the decision makers with our customers and position yourself as a trusted advisor in your domain. As a recognized product expert, you are responsible for sharing your technical, industry knowledge and best practices with your peers.

Responsibilities

• Advance qualified pipeline revenue by demonstrating solution capabilities, addressing technical proof requirements, and securing the customer’s solution design endorsement.
• Engage with the account team to land solution envisioning sessions and business value assessments.
• Proactively deliver compelling customer centric solution demonstrations based on technical workload expertise while building Business Decision Maker/CxO/Technical Decision Maker connections.
• Address solution architecture considerations and competitive objection handling.
• Assist in formalizing the customer proposal.
• Collaborate with Partners and Customer Success to align on agreed upon deployment plan and Key Performance Indicators.
• Lead discovery sessions in each opportunity, yielding output of customer-agreed business challenges and win themes prioritized with business value.

Requirements
Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience

Additional or preferred qualifications:

• 7+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years' experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management.
• 7+ years of related experience:
  • CRM applications focusing on sales and service modules and processes
  • Solution pre-sales for business applications and/or SaaS-based company or similar technology.
  • Solution pre-sales of complex business application deals requiring orchestration of large, dispersed, virtual teams composed of industry and solution team members.
  • Solutions pre-sales best practices including but not limited to; discovery, building and crafting solution strategies that differentiate from the competition, value-based selling, identifying, and expanding product opportunities.
  • Successful track record of competitive displacement.
  • Ability to drive and influence stakeholders across organizational boundaries through organizational, presentation, envisioning, writing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven track record in prioritization and orchestration of resources for complex customer digital transformation engagements.
  • Deep understanding of:
    • Business application solutions
    • Commercial cloud offerings, ideally Microsoft’s cloud platform as well as competitive knowledge of other business applications and related ecosystems.
    • Customer facing business processes in one or more industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Retail & Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Public Sector and Media & Communications.
    • Business value selling methodologies and practices that successfully convey the value and business outcomes
    • How to uncover customer’s stated and unstated needs and how technology can be leveraged to solve business problems.
    • High level of self-awareness, reflection, and empathy.
    • Ability to skillfully communicate, demonstrate, and prove the value of Dynamics 365 Business Applications.
    • Customer-centric mindset with demonstrated passion for delivering customer value.
    • Excel at coordinating team resources to build and deliver a compelling solution demonstration
    • Proven collaborator capable of influencing internal and external teams.
    • Excellent presentation and communications skills across various customer stakeholders, e.g., CIO, CFO, CMO, VP of Sales, etc.
    • Adept at challenging perspectives and differentiating from the competition by reframing value and exemplifying customer obsession.

Remuneration
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect.

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2.) Cloud & AI Solution Engineer – Azure Platform

Job number: 1853497
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Overview

• Are you curious, enthusiastic about infrastructure, and ready to solve complex challenges in the AI era? Join us as a?Cloud & AI Solution Engineer?focused on the?Azure Platform?for?commercial customers?at Microsoft. 
• In this technical sales role, you will help customers design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures that support their modernization goals.
• Using Azure’s IaaS and PaaS services, you will guide organizations through migration, modernization, and optimization — translating technical capabilities into significant business outcomes. 
• You will collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance agility, reduce costs, and unlock value through AI-powered infrastructure. 
• As a?Cloud & AI Solution Engineer?for the?Azure Platform, you will play a key role in helping customers modernize their infrastructure and unlock the full value of Microsoft’s cloud.
• You will work directly with technical and business stakeholders to design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient architectures that support AI workloads and business-critical applications. 
• You bring deep expertise in migrating core workloads—including Windows, SQL Server, Linux, PostgreSQL, and Oracle—to Azure. Beyond migration, you lead customers through modernization using the 6R strategy, containerization best practices, and Azure-native services like AKS and Arc, while exploring how AI and intelligent agents can accelerate legacy transformation.  
• You also apply strong networking knowledge to design hybrid and cloud-native solutions, including virtual networks, VPNs, and secure routing architectures that meet enterprise performance and compliance needs.
• You complement this with trusted partner solutions like NetApp, VMware, RedHat, and SAP to ensure a secure, optimized, and scalable migration experience. 
• As you join the team, You will have the opportunity to grow your technical expertise with access to a wide range of Microsoft learning resources—including support for earning industry-recognized certifications across Azure infrastructure, security, and AI. 
• With a solid understanding of Azure security services and compliance frameworks you will help customers meet regulatory requirements and build Cloud environments that are ready for the future. 
• 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

• Drive technical sales by using technical demos, proofs of concept, and technical architecture accelerators to influence solution design and enable deployments. 
• Lead architecture sessions and technical workshops to accelerate Azure adoption. 
• Build trusted relationships with platforms 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. 

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs):

• 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience
  • o OR equivalent experience
• 4+ years of 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.

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3.) Cloud Solution Architect - D365 F&O

Job number: 1855603
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Overview

• As a Cloud Solution Architect specialising in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O), you’ll lead transformative cloud migrations across the Middle East and Africa.
• This is a rare opportunity to as the sole F&O professional in the region to drive impact through the design and integration of complex systems into the Dynamics 365 ecosystem. 
• You’ll work across multiple countries, delivering high-value solutions that help customers modernise legacy platforms and realise tangible ROI.
• With a blend of remote and on-site engagements, this role offers both flexibility and the chance to build deep relationships across diverse markets.
• You’ll be at the forefront of Microsoft’s AI and cloud transformation, collaborating with top-tier partners and vendors to shape the future of enterprise systems. 

Responsibilities

• Use customer insights to align Business Applications solutions with business outcomes, accelerating delivery and adoption through value-based engagements and reusable IP. 
• Deliver technical sessions and workshops to support customer skilling, operational health, and cloud readiness. 
• Share customer feedback with internal Microsoft teams to drive product and service improvements. 
• Guide decision-makers to realise value from Microsoft technology through solution optimisation, performance efficiency, and operational excellence. 
• Resolve blockers preventing go-live or broad usage by applying technical, functional, and project management expertise using Microsoft best practices and IP. 
• Identify growth opportunities by matching customer needs with Microsoft Business Applications capabilities and value propositions. 
• Continuously develop skills to better support customer and Microsoft business goals. 
• Share expertise in communities, contribute to IP creation, and reuse assets to accelerate customer transformation. 

Qualifications

• To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate strong technical expertise, practical experience, and a solid understanding of Microsoft Business Applications, particularly Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O).

You will be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Prior experience as a?Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), engaging with stakeholders at all levels within enterprise organisations to drive solution adoption, transformation, and business impact. 
• Experience conducting?Business Value Assessments (BVA)?and be confident leading?ROI-focused conversations?that demonstrate the strategic impact of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions 
• Experience engaging with?senior stakeholders, including?C-suite executives, to influence strategic decisions and drive enterprise-wide solution adoption. 

Technical knowledge 
Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O):

• Deep technical expertise in?Dynamics 365 F&O, including development experience in?X++?across at least two modules: sales, services, marketing, or customer insights. 
• Proven ability in?debugging and performance troubleshooting, including use of?Trace Parser. 
• Solid understanding of?performance patterns and anti-patterns. 

Architecture & Lifecycle Management:

• Strong grasp of?Microsoft Azure?cloud computing fundamentals. 
• Knowledge of how?Dynamics 365 F&O?interacts with?Azure components. 
• Familiarity with?integration patterns and anti-patterns?across Business Applications. 
• Experience with?Azure DevOps?for application lifecycle management. 
• Proficiency in?Microsoft Lifecycle Services?for environment setup and troubleshooting. 
• Ability to set up and execute the?Regression Suite Automation Tool. 

Cross-Platform Integration:

• Understanding of integration between?Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE)?and?Finance & Supply Chain?platforms. 

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