Microsoft Senior Solutions Architect Interview Preparation Guide
Solutions Architect
Microsoft
Senior
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Microsoft's interview process for Senior Solutions Architect roles typically consists of 5-6 rounds spanning approximately 4-6 weeks. The process includes initial recruiter screening, hiring manager discussion focused on background and role fit, technical assessments of Azure architecture knowledge, solution design case studies where you translate customer requirements into comprehensive architectures, and assessment of well-architected principles and best practices. The evaluation emphasizes both technical depth and soft skills including stakeholder management, communication, and ability to work collaboratively with sales and engineering teams.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Hiring Manager Round
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
3
Technical Architecture Round
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Solution Design Case Study Round
60 min5 focus topicscase study
5
Well-Architected Framework and Best Practices Deep Dive
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Final Round - Leadership and Organizational Fit
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
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