AI Architect (Microsoft Azure AI Foundry)

About the Role We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale AI and data solutions built on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This is a highly visible, client-facing role focused on architecting modern AI platforms that enable organizations to unlock insights from both structured and unstructured data through advanced retrieval, generative AI, and natural language technologies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, enterprise data architecture, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions. You will work closely with executive stakeholders, technical teams, and business leaders to define AI strategies and deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. Key Responsibilitie • sLead end-to-end architecture and design of enterprise AI and data platforms on Microsoft Azure • .Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions leveraging Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure Data Services • .Architect data integration frameworks that consolidate information from diverse on-premises and cloud-based systems • .Design and implement modern retrieval architectures including Vector RAG, Graph RAG, and Hybrid RAG solutions • .Develop Natural Language-to-SQL (NL-to-SQL) architectures that enable intuitive access to enterprise data • .Translate business requirements into comprehensive technical architectures spanning AI, data, application, security, networking, and infrastructure domains • .Collaborate with executive stakeholders including CIOs, CTOs, and Data & AI leaders to define technology roadmaps and architectural strategies • .Provide technical leadership and mentorship to AI engineers, data engineers, and solution teams • .Conduct architecture reviews, proof-of-concept initiatives, and technical design workshops • .Ensure adherence to enterprise security, compliance, governance, and operational excellence standards • .Support pre-sales activities, solution scoping, effort estimation, and proposal development . Required Qualificatio • ns10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or related leadership role • s.3+ years of hands-on experience architecting solutions on Microsoft Azur • e.Strong expertise in Azure AI Foundry, includin • g:Model Catal • ogAgent Servic • esPrompt Fl • owEvaluatio • nsContent Safe • tyObservabili • tyExperience designing enterprise AI applications using Azure OpenAI and Azure Machine Learnin • g.Strong knowledge of RAG architectures, vector search, knowledge graphs, and enterprise search solution • s.Experience designing solutions that integrate structured and unstructured data across multiple source • s.Familiarity with NL-to-SQL technologies and enterprise data querying solution • s.Deep understanding o • f:Azure Synapse Analyti • csMicrosoft Fabr • icAzure Data Facto • ryAzure Databric • ksAzure Storage Servic • esAzure Networki • ngMicrosoft Entra • IDKnowledge of DevOps, MLOps, governance, security, and cloud cost optimization best practice • s.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skill • s.Ability to work on-site in the New York/New Jersey Tri-State Are a. Preferred Qualificati • onsMicrosoft Azure certifications such • as:Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-3 • 05)Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-1 • 02)Azure Data Engineer Associ • ateExperience with graph databases such as Neo4j or Azure Cosmos DB Gremlin A • PI.Experience designing Agentic AI and autonomous workflow solutio • ns.Experience within regulated industries including Financial Services, Healthcare, or Insuran • ce.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related fie ld.