Avanade

Sr AI Architect

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3 months ago
Atlanta, GA, USASenior

Base Salary

$139k - $196k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead AI solution architecture and technical solutioning aligned with client strategies, requirements, and industry practices.
  • Translate business requirements into AI solution scope, value propositions, and scalable architectural designs.
  • Analyze client processes, systems, and data landscapes to identify AI transformation opportunities.
  • Lead estimation, technical design, proposal development, and solutioning across pre-sales and delivery.
  • Deliver client engagements as an AI subject matter expert, Solution Architect, or Technical Architect.
  • Provide governance, quality assurance, and best-practice guidance to AI project teams.
  • Facilitate client workshops, stakeholder meetings, and pre-sales presentations.
  • Develop AI assets, accelerators, and methodologies and collaborate with global and partner teams to scale AI capabilities.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in AI, data, or consulting roles, including 5 years designing and delivering enterprise AI solutions.
  • Five years of experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure Machine Learning.
  • Five years of experience developing or supporting agentic AI and generative AI solutions.
  • Five years of Python experience for analytics and software engineering, including modern AI libraries such as LangChain and DSPy.
  • Five years of experience applying data and analytics to business problems, including data preparation and pipeline development.
  • Five years of experience with DevOps, MLOps, SDLC, Agile development practices, and client-facing solution delivery.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a quantitative field, or equivalent experience; alternatives include 12 years of experience without a degree or 6 years with an associate’s degree.
  • Preferred qualifications include Microsoft Certified AI Engineer or equivalent certification, consulting or systems integration experience, and a background in software engineering, data engineering, or solution architecture.
  • Preferred experience includes Azure Databricks, distributed data processing, real-time and streaming analytics, time-series analytics, system integration patterns, and machine learning principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to write production-ready code, operate across architectural domains, communicate with stakeholders, and work strategically and tactically in global environments.
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate and travel internationally as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.
  • The posting is anticipated to remain open until August 1st.
  • Work requires nights, weekends, holidays, and international travel as operational needs dictate.

Tech Stack

AzureDatabricksPython

Categories

Solutions Engineering
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About Avanade

10,000+ employees

Avanade is the world’s leading expert on Microsoft. Trusted by over 7,000 clients worldwide, we deliver AI-driven solutions that unlock the full potential of people and technology, optimize operations, foster innovation and drive growth. As Microsoft’s Global SI Partner we combine global scale with local expertise in AI, cloud, data analytics, cybersecurity, and ERP to design solutions that prioritize people and drive meaningful impact. We champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, ensuring our work benefits society and business.

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