Job Title: Senior Enterprise Architect - AI-Enabled Cloud Application (Azure / GitHub Copilot)
Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Enterprise Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of a modern, scalable application infrastructure powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and GitHub Copilot. This external-facing application will be deployed on Microsoft Azure and must be designed to handle scalability up to 1 million users per month.
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Azure Cloud Architecture, C# Development, and AI-driven software engineering, with a proven track record in delivering highly available, high-performance systems. This is a senior-level contract role requiring immediate and focused expertise to accelerate the project s success.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end design and definition of technical architecture for a scalable, high-availability external application on Azure.
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Integrate and govern the use of GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered coding assistants within the C# development lifecycle.
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Architect and implement load balancing, auto-scaling, and secure gateway services to support millions of external queries monthly.
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Provide technical vision and leadership for adopting generative AI in software design, development, and deployment.
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Oversee deployment of the application infrastructure ensuring performance, reliability, and security.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams across business and technical domains to align architecture with strategic goals.
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Drive decision-making, set priorities, and manage multiple complex tasks with minimal supervision.
Required Skills & Experience
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Proven experience with AI-assisted development (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, or similar).
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Strong C# development expertise.
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Hands-on experience deploying and scaling applications on cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
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Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align teams.
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Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
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Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Desired Skills
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Experience scaling large user-base applications (1M+ users).
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Prior experience working with government or public sector projects.
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Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams.
Additional Details
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Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite or Hybrid as required)
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Contract Type: W2 or C2C (as applicable)
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Duration: Long-term contract (initial 12 months with possible extension)
About the Role
This role offers an opportunity to shape a next-generation application infrastructure leveraging cloud scalability and generative AI innovation. The selected architect will directly influence the design, efficiency, and success of a system expected to serve over 1 million users monthly, while guiding development teams in AI-assisted software engineering practices.