AI Platform Architect (Azure)

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Beacon Hill, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Please respond to these questions on the top of your resume to be considered (not required if applying through Indeed and answering screening questions. Applicants not following this process may be immediately disqualified. Responses must include the proper number and letter format (please see below) in front of the answers on your resume/submission. Questions: 1a. Are you currently located in and will you be working in the USA for the entirety of this assignment? (Yes or no) 2a. How many years of Azure experience do you have? 2b. How many years of Architecture experience do you have? 3a. This role is a 3-month contract to start and could be extended. Are you open to that type of a role? (Yes or no) 3b. Do you feel you meet a majority of the requirements put forth in this job description? (Yes or no) Job Title: AI Platform Architect (Azure) Location: Open / Hybrid / Remote (as applicable) Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract (as applicable) Overview We are seeking an experienced AI Platform Architect (Azure) to support the assessment, design, and implementation of enterprise AI capabilities within a Microsoft Azure environment. This role combines consultative architecture responsibilities with hands-on implementation and execution. It is not a strategy-only or roadmap-focused position. The organization is early in its AI maturity journey and is focused on understanding its current Azure AI capabilities, defining scalable architecture patterns, and operationalizing AI initiatives from experimentation into production. This role is ideal for an architect or senior engineer who has personally built and supported Azure AI platforms in production and can partner closely with engineering, infrastructure, and data teams to deliver practical AI solutions. Key Responsibilities AI Platform Assessment & Architecture • Assess the current Azure AI and data platform environment, including tools, integrations, and deployment approaches • Evaluate existing AI experimentation and identify gaps to reach production readiness • Define scalable, secure, and repeatable AI architecture and deployment patterns • Recommend appropriate Azure AI tools, platforms, and integration approaches • Help guide platform and tooling decisions aligned with enterprise needs Hands-On Implementation & Execution • Support sandbox environments and early AI use cases • Assist with AI solution deployments, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts • Establish repeatable implementation and deployment patterns for AI workloads • Partner with infrastructure, engineering, and data teams to operationalize AI solutions • Support the transition of AI initiatives from pilot/POC into production environments Required Qualifications • Strong hands-on experience within Microsoft Azure environments • Experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and/or Azure AI Foundry • Experience implementing and supporting Databricks on Azure • Proven experience deploying AI or ML solutions into production environments • Ability to operate across both architecture/design and hands-on implementation • Comfortable working in evolving, less-defined environments with emerging AI initiatives Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Copilot, conversational AI, or enterprise AI assistants • Exposure to agentic AI workflows or autonomous AI systems • API and integration architecture experience • Experience with enterprise-scale governance, security, and scalability for AI platforms Ideal Candidate Profile • Has personally built, deployed, and supported Azure AI platforms • Can clearly articulate practical challenges of moving AI from experimentation to production • Balances architectural thinking with hands-on execution • Communicates effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders • Thrives in ambiguity and enjoys shaping early-stage AI initiatives Plain-English Breakdown Of What This Role Really Requires This is NOT: • A traditional data architect role • A BI, reporting, or data warehousing position • A pure data engineering role • A research-heavy AI/ML scientist role • A strategy-only or governance-only consulting role This IS: • An AI platform and implementation architect • Someone who has actually built and deployed AI solutions on Azure • A hands-on professional who can design architecture and help implement it • A strong Azure technologist with AI tooling experience • Someone who can help move AI from POC production Think: "AI platform architect with data awareness" not "Traditional enterprise data architect pivoting into AI." Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: ;/p> Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting . Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. 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