Azure Cloud Architect - AI/ML & Data Services

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Design and implement end-to-end Azure cloud solutions with a focus on AI/ML workloads, data engineering pipelines, and platform infrastructure. Lead the adoption and integration of Azure AI/ML services. Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to operationalize ML models.

Key Highlights
Azure cloud solutions
AI/ML workloads
Data engineering pipelines
Key Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement end-to-end Azure cloud solutions
Lead the adoption and integration of Azure AI/ML services
Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to operationalize ML models
Technical Skills Required
Azure Azure Machine Learning Azure OpenAI Service Cognitive Services Snowflake Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Factory Azure Data Lake Storage Terraform Bicep ARM templates Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure DevOps GitHub Actions Azure Policy RBAC Defender for Cloud FinOps
Benefits & Perks
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance
US citizen and Gren Card holder accepted
Nice to Have
Azure AI Foundry
Prompt Flow
LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, Semantic Kernel)
Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures (Azure Arc)
Data mesh
Data lakehouse
Modern data architecture patterns
Real-time data streaming using Azure Event Hubs or Azure Stream Analytics

Job Description


Role :Azure Cloud Architect – AI/ML & Data Services

Hybrid – 2-3 days in Niles, IL ( open for relocation)

C2C Contract

Only US Citizen and Gren Card holder accepted


Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement end-to-end Azure cloud solutions with a focus on AI/ML workloads, data engineering pipelines, and platform infrastructure.
  • Lead the adoption and integration of Azure AI/ML services including Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI Service, Cognitive Services, and Snowflake.
  • Define and enforce cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices across development teams.
  • Design secure, scalable data platforms using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and related services.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to operationalize ML models through MLOps practices (CI/CD for models, monitoring, retraining pipelines).
  • Drive infrastructure-as-code (IaC) adoption using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
  • Conduct architecture reviews, cloud readiness assessments, and provide technical guidance on migrating on-premises workloads to Azure.
  • Ensure compliance with security, governance, and cost management requirements (Azure Policy, RBAC, Defender for Cloud, FinOps).
  • Mentor and upskill engineering teams on Azure best practices and AI/ML service capabilities.
  • Engage with stakeholders to present architecture proposals, roadmaps, and technical recommendations.


Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering, with at least 5 years focused on Microsoft Azure.
  • Proven experience architecting and deploying AI/ML solutions on Azure at scale.
  • Deep hands-on expertise with Azure ML, Azure OpenAI, Azure Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
  • Solid understanding of MLOps, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
  • Experience with cloud networking, security architecture, identity management (Entra ID / AAD), and compliance frameworks on Azure.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert – AZ-305, Azure AI Engineer – AI-102).


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Prompt Flow, or LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, Semantic Kernel).
  • Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures (Azure Arc).
  • Background in data mesh, data lakehouse, or modern data architecture patterns.
  • Experience with real-time data streaming using Azure Event Hubs or Azure Stream Analytics.
  • Prior experience in a consulting, pre-sales, or solutions architecture capacity.
  • Knowledge of responsible AI practices and AI governance frameworks.


If your profile matches , please do share a copy of your resume to gunjan.t@makonissoft.com at an earliest .


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