Azure Solution Architect (AI & DevOps Focus)

Job Title: Azure Solution Architect (AI & DevOps Focus)

Location: Dallas, TX 75240
Work Model: Onsite – 3 Days per Week
Duration: 12+ Months
Experience Required: 10+ Years (4+ Years in Solution Architecture)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Azure Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role requires strong expertise in Azure architecture, DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and AI/ML integration.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business and product stakeholders—particularly within apparel, manufacturing, and sports industries—to architect scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions aligned with long-term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Lead architecture design and implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performing Azure solutions.

• Translate complex business requirements into comprehensive architectural blueprints.

• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture, security, and governance standards.

DevOps Leadership

• Design and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Bicep.

• Establish monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks.

• Promote DevOps best practices and automation strategies.

AI & Innovation

• Architect and integrate AI/ML services (Azure AI, Azure OpenAI) into applications.

• Design scalable AI-powered solutions that unlock business value.

• Evaluate and implement innovative cloud-native AI patterns.

Technical Strategy & Collaboration

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business leaders to develop technical roadmaps.

• Align technical strategies with long-term organizational objectives.

• Act as escalation point for complex architectural and technical challenges.

• Mentor development teams and promote engineering excellence.

• Communicate architectural trade-offs and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Industry & Business Alignment

• Work with stakeholders in apparel, manufacturing, labels, and sports industries.

• Architect solutions that enhance:

  • Supply chain visibility

  • Inventory management

  • Digital customer engagement

• Leverage domain knowledge to align technology with business outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 10+ years in software development/IT.

• Minimum 4+ years in Solution Architecture roles.

• Deep expertise in Azure ecosystem including:

  • Azure App Service

  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

  • Azure Functions

  • Azure SQL

  • Azure Storage

• Strong understanding of Azure networking and security.

• CI/CD expertise (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep).

• Experience designing AI/ML-integrated architectures (Azure AI stack preferred).

• Industry experience in apparel, manufacturing, labels, or sports (Required).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics or Databricks.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.