Gen AI/Azure Architect

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Gen AI/Azure Architect for our client in the Consulting Services domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Contract-Corp to Corp position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: 2 Months Contract-Corp to Corp with possible extension

Location: Dallas, TX (Remote)

Salary: $80.00 - $90.00/Hourly

Role: Gen AI/Azure Architect

Primary Skills: Gen AI, Azure Architecture

Role Description: The Gen AI/Azure Architect must have 10+ years of experience.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the design, development, and optimization of GenAI and NLP models with a strong focus on accuracy, reliability, and error handling

- Architect and deploy end-to-end AI/ML solutions on Azure, including Azure ML, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, and Cognitive Services

- Build Python-based pipelines for unstructured data processing, feature engineering, model training, and deployment

- Define and implement evaluation frameworks to monitor and improve model performance in production

- Ensure secure and compliant deployment architectures (RBAC, VNETs, encryption, private endpoints) for enterprise AI solutions

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business challenges into AI-powered solutions with measurable impact

- Integrate LLMs, text analytics, and advanced NLP techniques into enterprise applications

- Support CI/CD and MLOps workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions

- Promote best practices in responsible AI, cloud security, and scalability across projects

Required Qualifications:

- 8?10 years of experience across Data Science/Machine Learning and Azure Architecture

- Proven expertise in Python, NLP, and unstructured data processing

- Hands-on experience with GenAI/LLM frameworks (Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face, or custom models) in production environments

- Strong background in model evaluation, accuracy improvement, and error handling

- Solid understanding of Azure services (Azure ML, Cognitive Services, Functions, App Services, AKS) and cloud-native design

- Experience implementing secure and scalable architectures on Azure

- Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and MLOps practices

- Excellent problem-solving, architectural thinking, and communication skills

Education: Any

Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Sachin Anand

Recruiter Phone:

Benefits:

We have various coverages and additional benefits to choose from:

- Medical, Dental (Including Ortho) & Vision Insurance (Option to Enroll).

- Paid Leaves (Wherever applicable).

- Life & Disability Coverage (Upon eligibility).

- 401K Option, Education Assistance Program and more.

Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.