Azure AI Architect

Job Title: Azure AI Architect

Remote (India)

Fulltime

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Azure AI Architect to design, develop, and implement AI/ML solutions using the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud architecture, AI/ML services, data engineering, and enterprise solution design. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect AI/ML solutions on Microsoft Azure

Lead implementation of AI services using:

Azure Machine Learning

Azure OpenAI Service

Azure Cognitive Services

Azure AI Search

Design end-to-end data pipelines using:

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Azure Synapse Analytics

Architect secure and scalable solutions following Azure Well-Architected Framework

Implement CI/CD pipelines using:

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Design REST APIs and microservices architecture

Ensure compliance, governance, and security best practices

Provide technical leadership and mentor development teams

Conduct architecture reviews and performance optimization

Required Skills

8+ years of IT experience with 3+ years in AI/ML architecture

Strong hands-on experience in:

Python, SQL

ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)

Experience with:

LLM architecture, Prompt Engineering, RAG

Vector databases and embeddings

Strong understanding of:

Cloud architecture patterns

Data modeling & ETL

API development

Experience with containerization:

Docker, Kubernetes

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Azure certifications such as:

Azure Solutions Architect

Azure AI Engineer Associate

Experience in enterprise AI transformation projects

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

Experience with Generative AI use cases (chatbots, copilots, document intelligence)

Exposure to MLOps best practices

Experience in regulated industries (Banking, Healthcare, etc.)