Cloud Architect Interview Preparation Guide - Microsoft (Mid-Level)
Cloud Architect
Microsoft
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Microsoft's Cloud Architect interview process typically combines technical assessment, system design evaluation, and behavioral interviews. For mid-level positions, expect an initial recruiter screening followed by technical phone interviews and multiple onsite rounds covering architecture design, cloud strategy, technical depth on Azure/multi-cloud platforms, and leadership/collaboration assessment. The process evaluates your ability to design scalable cloud solutions, justify architectural decisions, understand business trade-offs, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Interview - Cloud Architecture Foundations
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Interview - Cloud Migration and Enterprise Architecture
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Interview - Architecture Design Session 1
90 min6 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Interview - Architecture Design Session 2
90 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Interview - Technical Deep Dive and Experience
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Interview - Behavioral and Leadership Assessment
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral