Avanade

Avanade

Sr AI Architect

Chicago, Accenture Tower, Corp · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$184kDetected 15 days ago
PythonDatabricksAzureDevOpsMachine LearningData AnalysisData EngineeringData ScienceLLMsAgentic AIMLOpsStakeholder ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • This role serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, enabling clients to establish, mature, and scale their AI programs across the Microsoft ecosystem.
  • This position requires a strategic and hands-on leader capable of operating effectively in a complex, matrixed environment while driving innovation, collaboration, and high-quality outcomes for clients.
  • Analyze client processes, systems, and data landscapes to identify AI transformation opportunities and recommend appropriate approaches based on client maturity.

Responsibilities

  • Translate business requirements into AI solution scope, value propositions, and scalable architectural designs in collaboration with AI teams and Solution Architects.
  • Lead solutioning activities including estimation, technical design, and proposal development across the pre-sales and delivery lifecycle.
  • Deliver AI engagements in roles including AI SME, Solution Architect, or Technical Architect, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
  • Provide governance, quality assurance, and best practice guidance across AI project teams related to delivery approach, design, and implementation.
  • Develop and contribute to AI assets, accelerators, and methodologies to enhance organizational capability and delivery efficiency.
  • Collaborate across global teams and partner ecosystems to share knowledge, drive innovation, and scale AI capabilities.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in AI, Data, or consulting roles.
  • 5 years' experience designing and delivering enterprise AI solutions aligned to business outcomes.
  • 5 years' experience Python for analytics and software engineering, including experience with modern AI libraries (e.g., LangChain, DSPy).
  • 5 years' experience applying data and analytics to solve business problems, including data preparation and pipeline development.
  • 5 years' experience with DevOps, MLOps, SDLC, and Agile development practices.
  • 5 years' experience working in client-facing environments, including stakeholder engagement and solution delivery.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or quantitative field experience or equivalent experience (Minimum 12 years of experience with no degree or 6 years with an Associate's Degree).

Nice to have

  • Microsoft Certified AI Engineer or equivalent certification.
  • Experience in management consulting and/or systems integration environments.
  • Strong background in software engineering, data engineering, or solution architecture.
  • Experience with Azure Databricks and distributed data processing environments.
  • Knowledge of real-time and streaming data analytics, time-series analytics, and system integration patterns.
  • Experience operating across multiple architectural domains, including enterprise and infrastructure architecture.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills with the ability to influence decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to write high-quality, production-ready code.

Compensation

  • As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

Benefits

  • Benefits and Total Rewards | Avanade United States
  • Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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