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We are seeking an experienced AI Architect with deep expertise in Azure AI, Microsoft Fabric, and Machine Learning ecosystems to design and implement enterprise-grade AI solutions.The ideal candidate combines strong technical leadership with hands-on experience architecting end-to-end AI/ML systems—from data readiness through model deployment—leveraging Azure’s cloud-native and Fabric-based services.Key Responsibilities- Architect and lead the design and implementation of AI/ML solutions on Azure Cloud (Azure Machine Learning, Azure Databricks, Synapse, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI etc.). - Define end-to-end AI architecture encompassing data pipelines, feature stores, model training, deployment, and monitoring. - Partner with stakeholders to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions and technical blueprints. - Design scalable and secure architectures adhering to best practices in data governance, MLOps, LLMOps, and cost optimization. - Integrate Microsoft Fabric as the unified data foundation for AI workloads, ensuring governed, high-quality data access and lineage visibility. - Lead MLOps initiatives including model CI/CD, versioning, monitoring, and drift detection using Azure DevOps, Azure ML Pipelines, and Azure AI Foundry. - Evaluate and implement Generative AI (GenAI) and LLM-based solutions using Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and frameworks such as LangChain or LangGraph. - Establish observability and monitoring frameworks using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, MLflow, and Databricks dashboards for AI workloads. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and DevOps—to ensure seamless integration and delivery of AI products. - Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance to engineering teams. - Stay current with emerging trends in AI/ML, cloud technologies, and GenAI advancements.Qualifications- 10 + years of overall IT experience, including 5 + years in AI/ML solutioning and 3 + years in Azure-based architecture. - Deep expertise in the Azure AI ecosystem—Azure Machine Learning, Azure Databricks, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure Synapse, and Data Lake. - Strong proficiency in Python and major ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn). - Proven experience in MLOps and LLMOps design and automation using Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes. - Hands-on experience integrating AI solutions with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory for data preparation and governance. - Strong understanding of distributed systems, model lifecycle management, and AI system scalability. - Experience in LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering, or AI solution integration with enterprise applications. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a strategic mindset.