AI SME - Applied AI & Machine Learning
Core
Principal Architect leading architecture and technical strategy for large Azure programs, connecting business goals to cloud modernization roadmaps and guiding multi-team execution.
Role type
Principal Architect (Cloud/Azure)
Builds
Cloud modernization roadmaps, reference architectures, reusable models, and cohesive end-to-end architectures for enterprise applications, platforms, and data.
Domain
Cloud Computing / Enterprise Architecture / Azure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Solution architecture, Azure cloud platforms, cloud modernization strategy, cross-team orchestration, technical trade-off analysis, executive communication, stakeholder management, Agile program management, risk management, mentorship
Preferred skills
AI tool adoption, sales/pursuit leadership, building inclusive engineering cultures, defining architecture frameworks
Technologies
Azure, CI/CD, observability tools, AI-assisted development tools
Responsibilities
Lead architecture and technical strategy for large Azure programs; Define modernization blueprints and reference architectures; Translate business strategy into cloud architecture roadmaps; Guide major architecture decisions and resolve high-impact technical trade-offs; Mentor Senior Architects and Delivery Architects; Lead executive conversations on cloud modernization and AI adoption; Drive sales opportunities by participating in pursuit teams as Technical Solution Lead.
Seniority
Principal, organization-wide technical leader with mentorship and strategy responsibilities