Principal Architect - AI
Core
Lead architecture and technical strategy for large Azure programs, connecting business goals to cloud modernization roadmaps and guiding multi-team execution.
Role type
Principal Architect (AI & Cloud Modernization)
Builds
Enterprise-scale cloud modernization programs, AI/ML adoption strategies, and reusable architectural assets for clients.
Domain
Cloud Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data & Analytics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise AI/ML strategy, Solution Architecture, Azure Cloud Engineering, AI Agents & Orchestration, Vector Search & Retrieval, LLM Operations, Responsible AI & Security, Data Integration & Governance, Analytics & Visualization, Modern DevOps
Preferred skills
Thought leadership in AI frameworks, Experience with GitHub Copilot/Cursor, Relevant Azure/Databricks certifications
Technologies
Azure AI, Databricks, Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, LangChain, Azure AI Search, Pinecone, FAISS, Milvus, Power BI, GitHub Copilot, Cursor
Responsibilities
Define modernization blueprints and reference architectures; Translate business strategy into cloud architecture roadmaps; Guide major architecture decisions and resolve technical trade-offs; Mentor Senior Architects and Delivery Architects; Lead executive stakeholder conversations on cloud modernization and AI adoption; Drive sales opportunities and shape technical strategy for strategic pursuits.
Seniority
Principal, organization-wide technical leader & mentor