Azure AI & Data Solution Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with clients to comprehend their business and technical needs and convert them into effective Azure solutions.

• Create and implement solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure technologies in the realms of AI, Data, and Infrastructure.

• Produce Proofs of Concept employing Python, C#, or other pertinent technologies.

• Acquire practical experience with Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Azure AI services, and Microsoft Copilot.

• Work alongside architects, engineers, and subject matter experts to craft client solutions.

• Engage in client meetings, technical discovery sessions, solution design, and project execution.

• Create reusable technical solutions, accelerators, and offerings for the Azure Marketplace.

• Learn and utilize AI development lifecycle tools such as GitHub Copilot.

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in Microsoft Azure, AI, and Data technologies.

• Contribute to technical demonstrations, webinars, blog articles, and internal learning sessions.

• Broaden expertise in Azure AI, Data, and Infrastructure technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Mid-level profile as an Azure AI & Data Solution Architect.

• Strong technical background primarily in Data, Artificial Intelligence, or Azure Infrastructure.

• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure technologies.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, data engineering, data pipelines, integration, analytics, reporting, or data architecture.

• Understanding of Azure AI services, Microsoft Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Search, prompt engineering, LangChain, Prompt flow, or AI application development.

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, Azure networking, identity and access management, application hosting, Azure security, cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code, or DevOps methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Capability to develop or assist in the creation of technical Proofs of Concept.

• Programming or scripting skills, preferably in Python, C#, or similar languages.

• Interest in Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, and emerging AI technologies.

• Knowledge of responsible and ethical AI practices.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

• Comfortable engaging directly with clients and collaborating with technical teams.

• Curious, driven, and eager to learn technologies outside of the primary area of expertise.

• Availability for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

• Preference for Eastern Time zone.

• Preferred ability to be onsite in Rhode Island approximately once per month.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time contract engagement.

• C2C or W-2 hourly/temporary arrangement.

• 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

• Remote work option.

• Possibility of contract extension following the initial three-month period.

• Opportunity to collaborate with skilled architects, engineers, and subject matter experts.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, AI, Data, and Infrastructure technologies.

• Knowledge-sharing opportunities including technical demonstrations, webinars, blog articles, and internal learning sessions.