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Solution Architect

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Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title: Solution Architect Location:

Remote Employment Type:

Contract About the Role We are seeking a seasoned

Solution Architect

with expertise in

data platforms, cloud architecture, and Generative AI (GenAI) . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in

Databricks

and modern data platforms, while also bringing hands-on experience with

LLMs, Hugging Face, LangChain, and vector databases . You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical roadmaps, architect high-performing

data + AI solutions , and drive innovation across analytics and enterprise AI platforms. Key Responsibilities Architect and lead implementation of

cloud- data and AI platforms

leveraging Databricks, Delta Lake, and MLflow.

Design

GenAI-powered solutions

using LLM frameworks (Hugging Face, LangChain) and

vector databases

(Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate, Milvus).

Define architecture for

Retrieval-Augmented (RAG)

pipelines and enterprise-scale chatbot/AI assistant solutions.

Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and product stakeholders to transform business requirements into

AI-driven technical solutions .

Integrate Databricks notebooks, Apache Spark, and cloud- services (AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory) for batch and real-time data processing.

Implement

governance and security frameworks

using Unity Catalog, IAM, encryption, and compliance controls.

Define

integration patterns

using APIs, event-driven messaging (Kafka/Pub/Sub), and distributed system design.

Participate in

architectural reviews, performance tuning, and cost optimization

across distributed compute frameworks.

Stay updated on

emerging GenAI, data engineering, and MLOps technologies .

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.

10+ years of experience

in enterprise software, data architecture, or AI solution design.

Strong hands-on expertise with

Databricks (Delta Lake, MLflow, Spark, Unity Catalog) .

Proficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with services like S3, ADLS, BigQuery, or Redshift.

Experience building

LLM and GenAI applications

(chatbots, assistants, RAG pipelines).

Familiarity with

Hugging Face, LangChain, and vector databases

(Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate, Milvus, Chroma).

Experience with streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, Azure Event Hubs).

Strong knowledge of

data modeling, governance, and orchestration tools

(Airflow, dbt, Prefect).

Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management and solution evangelism.

Skills Certifications in

Databricks, AWS/Azure/GCP Solution Architecture, or TOGAF .

Knowledge of

model lifecycle management, versioning, and MLOps practices .

Familiarity with

Generative AI APIs

(OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Cohere).

Experience with

Unity Catalog, Great Expectations, or other data quality frameworks .

Background in

regulated industries

(finance, healthcare, insurance).

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