Azure AI Solution Architect

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EPAM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI Solutions Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative solutions using Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services. This role is critical in automating and enhancing system maintenance notifications through AI-driven text generation, classification, and validation, contributing to scalable and efficient system performance. You will work across the entire lifecycle of the product, from concept and design to deployment, ensuring seamless integration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Design robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions that leverage Azure AI and OpenAI technologies and services.
• Oversee the implementation process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Develop automated processes for classification, validation, and generating text suggestions using Azure AI.
• Integrate AI solutions into existing systems to optimize communication and data processing.
• Establish and maintain a CI/CD pipeline for continuous integration and delivery using Azure DevOps.
• Monitor cloud implementations and make recommendations for improvements in terms of performance, cost-efficiency, and security.
• Ensure that all cloud solutions comply with industry regulations and security standards.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and technical requirements, providing expert guidance and architectural recommendations for cloud modernization, configurations, and optimizations.
• Lead proof of concept (PoC) initiatives to validate proposed solutions and demonstrate their feasibility.
• Foster a collaborative environment and ensure successful project delivery.
• Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and technologies, advocating for innovative Gen-AI cloud solutions that can enhance business performance and provide competitive advantages.

Requirements:

• At least 5-7 years of experience working with Microsoft Azure, covering solution design, implementation, and management in a cloud environment.
• At least 2-3 years of experience with AI/Gen-AI technologies, specifically with Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services.
• Extensive experience in architecting, deploying, and managing solutions using Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services.
• Deep understanding of Azure architecture, services, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and automated text generation.
• Expertise in designing serverless architectures and integrating AI-driven automation solutions.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycles and best practices in cloud environments.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or other relevant Azure certifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; proficient at engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• End of service gratuity
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Annual air travel tickets for expatriates
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on various learning platforms, and much more.

All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements.