Principal - Architecture

Job Title Azure Architect Gen AI Solutions Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned Azure Architect with deep expertise in Gen AI to lead the design and implementation of scalable secure and intelligent cloud solutions This role will drive AI strategy architecture and delivery across enterprisegrade applications collaborating with crossfunctional teams to unlock business value through Azurenative AI services Key Responsibilities Architect and implement endtoend Gen AI solutions using Azure services such as Azure Machine Learning Cognitive Services OpenAI and Synapse Analytics Design scalable cloudnative architectures leveraging Azure Kubernetes Service AKS Azure Functions and Azure Data Lake Lead AI model lifecycle management including training deployment monitoring and retraining pipelines Collaborate with data scientists software engineers and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions Ensure security compliance and governance across AI workloads using Azure Policy Defender for Cloud and RBAC Optimize performance and cost of AI workloads through intelligent resource provisioning and automation Mentor engineering teams on AI best practices and Azure architecture patterns Contibution in RFPs related to Gen AI Azure PAAS services A proven track record in managing communications internally and externally at strategic and senior Management level Presales Experience respond to RFPsRFIs in Cloud Practice create a complete proposal including Scope Resource Requirement High Level Diagrams Timelines Effort estimates Risks and Dependencies Ability to provide expert strategic advice in Gen AI solutions cloud application deploymentetc Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and manage a range of relationships in a complex environment Prepare project plans identifying tasks milestones risks and a timeline of activity 
 Required Skills Experience 
 15 years of experience in cloud architecture with 3 years focused on Azure and AI 
 Strong knowledge of Azure AI services including Azure OpenAI Cognitive Services and Azure ML 
 Proficiency in Python or C for Gen AI development and integration 
 Knoledge in RAG MCP Agentic AI 
 Experience with MLOps CICD pipelines and DevOps practices in Azure 
 Familiarity with data engineering tools like Azure Data Factory Databricks and SQL 
 Azure certifications eg AZ305 AI102 are highly desirable 
 
 Preferred Qualifications 
 Experience in building AIpowered enterprise applications eg chatbots recommendation engines predictive analytics 
 Knowledge of Responsible AI principles and ethical AI design 
 Exposure to Generative AI and LLM integration in enterprise workflows