Lead Azure AI Solution Architect

Job Overview

Lead Azure AI Solution Architect

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Department

IT Corporate Analytics & Automation Location: Remote (Dallas, TX) Type: Full-Time

About the Role

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We're seeking a Lead Azure AI Solution Architect to design and deliver enterprise AI solutions on Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft AI platform. This senior, hands-on role translates business objectives into well-architected AI capabilities, defines implementation patterns, leads PoCs and reference implementations, and guides engineering teams.

What You'll Do

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• Lead AI solution architecture. Design architectures for generative and agentic AI initiatives, including RAG patterns, multi-agent systems, and AI-enabled business applications. Produce reusable patterns for engineering teams.
• Architect AI workloads on Azure. Design solutions using Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Azure AI Foundry, App Service, Functions, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, and supporting services. Partner with security to align solutions with approved standards.
• Define implementation patterns. Establish design standards and quality bars for AI implementations using SOLID principles, Clean Architecture, appropriate Gang of Four patterns, and cloud-native practices. Conduct architecture reviews and author ADRs.
• Build capability-focused PoCs. Prototype AI capabilities to validate feasibility, demonstrate patterns, de-risk delivery, and create examples engineers can extend into production.
• Partner with stakeholders. Translate business objectives into AI architectures, feasibility assessments, and solution-fit recommendations. Present recommendations to senior leadership in business-relevant language.
• Evaluate AI tooling. Assess AI frameworks, agent libraries, and integration tooling for functional fit, technical capability, and enterprise suitability.
• Guide Engineering implementation. Provide direct...