Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning Operations (ML Ops)
Machine Learning (ML)
AI Security
C#
Python
Microsoft Azure
Job Details
Job Title: Azure AI Architect - Python & C#
Location: Moline, IL (Onsite/Hybrid)
Duration: 6 12 Months
We re Hiring: Azure AI Architect
Join a cutting-edge enterprise team as a Senior Azure AI Architect and lead the design and deployment of innovative AI solutions using Microsoft s advanced Azure AI ecosystem. You ll be at the forefront of AI architecture driving scalable, secure, and compliant applications built on Azure.
Key Responsibilities:
AI Strategy & Architecture
- Lead the design and execution of enterprise AI solutions using Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry, and Azure Cognitive Services
- Build and scale AI systems on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Databricks
- Implement AI governance and ensure alignment with responsible AI principles and enterprise security policies
AI Development & Model Optimization
- Design and build LLM, RAG, AI Agent, and custom AI pipelines
- Optimize prompts, fine-tune models, and implement retrieval strategies
- Architect vector-based search using Azure Cognitive Search and vector databases
Cloud, DevOps & MLOps
- Automate AI model lifecycle with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and MLOps best practices
- Deploy infrastructure via Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Ensure high availability, cost efficiency, and security of cloud-based AI workloads
Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders
- Evaluate tools like LangChain, Semantic Kernel, and multi-agent AI frameworks
- Provide architectural guidance, mentorship, and innovation leadership across teams
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years in AI/ML and Azure architecture
- Expert-level Python and C# programming skills
- In-depth experience with Azure AI services, OpenAI, Bot Framework, and Cognitive Services
- Proficiency with LLMs, RAG models, vector search, and AI Agents
- Azure Certifications preferred: AI-102, AZ-305, DP-100
- Strong background with Terraform, ARM, Bicep for infrastructure as code
- Deep understanding of MLOps workflows and automation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master s in Computer Science, AI, or related field
- Experience in multi-cloud AI strategies (Azure preferred)
- Strong knowledge of AI security, compliance, and privacy frameworks
- Large-scale enterprise AI deployment experience
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