Azure AI Architect (Moline)

Role: Azure AI Architect (Only W2) Location: Moline, IL (day 1 onsite) with In-person Interview Position Type: Contract

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced

Azure AI Architect

to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of AI solutions within Microsoft Azure\'s ecosystem. This senior role requires deep expertise in

AI/ML architectures ,

Azure cloud services ,

M365 Architectures including Copilot

and

Enterprise AI strategy , with a strong ability to drive innovation and scalability.

Cloud & DevOps Excellence Drive

MLOps

best practices, automating AI model lifecycle with

Azure DevOps

and

GitHub Actions Optimize

cloud AI workloads , balancing

performance, cost, and security Ensure

scalability and resilience

of AI applications using

Azure infrastructure as code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) Cross-Team Leadership & Innovation Collaborate with

data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders

to design AI-driven solutions Evaluate emerging AI technologies, integrating innovations like

LangChain ,

Semantic Kernel , and

multi-agent AI frameworks Lead

AI architectural reviews , providing mentorship and best practices guidance to teams Required Qualifications Technical Expertise 12+ years

of experience in AI/ML architecture and

Azure cloud

environments Strong proficiency in

Python ,

C# , or

R , with expertise in

Azure AI services Hands-on experience with

M365 Copilot, M365 Copilot Studio ,

Azure OpenAI ,

Azure Bot Framework , and

Cognitive Services Deep understanding of

LLMs, RAG models , and

vector database implementations AI & Cloud Certifications Azure certifications preferred ( AI-102, AZ-305, DP-100, AZ-305 ) Experience with

Terraform ,

Bicep , and

ARM templates

for cloud automation Familiarity with

MLOps frameworks

for scalable AI deployment