

Microsoft is hiring a Principal Consultant Microsoft Industry Solutions Global Center Innovation and Delivery Center (GCID) seeks a Principal Consultant to lead complex client projects across diverse domains. The role focuses on embedding AI-first thinking into delivery models, which will deliver solutions that can scale and provide intelligent results that match business objectives. The position provides an opportunity to create exceptional technical standards through fresh ideas and deliver client benefits from AI and data projects.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 200020143
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Profession: Consulting Services
Discipline: Technology Consulting
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Work on delivering complete AI-enabled projects that need to meet client requirements while maintaining their ability to scale from small to large systems.
Implements its AI-first approach by creating automated workflows that use intelligent systems for its operational processes.
Achieve engineering excellence through the development of reusable components and accelerators that support its creation of scalable architectural solutions.
Manage and control all aspects of technical implementation to verify that projects meet established quality standards, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
Work with clients to establish their strategic approach and major project objectives while developing risk management solutions.
Provide mentorship to teams while driving innovation through the development of reusable materials, ongoing education, and Responsible AI development.
The candidate has more than 20 years of experience in software and solution engineering, which includes 3 to 5 years in delivery leadership positions.
Demonstrated ability to manage and execute complicated projects that require collaboration between multiple specialized teams.
Deep expertise in Agile and Scrum, DevOps, and contemporary delivery methods.
Demonstrate exceptional abilities in communication, problem resolution, and stakeholder relationship management.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP‑600)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305)
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI‑102)
Nice-to-have: DevOps, Kafka, Databricks, Kubernetes, and GitHub Copilot certifications.
The applicant demonstrates practical skills through work with AI/ML workloads, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, RAG pipelines, and Microsoft Fabric data platforms.
Microsoft stands as a worldwide front-runner in the fields of software development, cloud services, and artificial intelligence technologies. The company offers a range of products that include the Windows operating system, the Microsoft 365 Office suite, Microsoft Teams collaboration software, Azure cloud platform, and Dynamics 365 business applications. Microsoft aims to empower all individuals and organizations through its innovative products, which promote inclusion and enable responsible AI usage.