Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 7–11 Years

About the Role

We are looking for an Associate Principal - Architecture with strong expertise in Azure Cloud Architecture and Artificial Intelligence solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing and implementing AI solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, along with experience guiding technical teams and managing customer stakeholders. Flexibility to work in shifts is required.

Job Description

The role requires a technically hands-on architect with approximately 10 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years of experience on Azure in technical leadership, team management, and governance. The candidate will architect and deliver AI solutions leveraging generative AI, pretrained models, Azure AI services, and modern data engineering practices.

The position involves deploying and customizing generative AI models, applying prompt engineering techniques, and working with technologies such as Azure OpenAI, Form Recognizer, Cognitive Search, and Vector Databases. The candidate will also collaborate closely with customers, prepare solution presentations, and conduct technical upskilling sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement AI solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Deploy and customize a variety of generative AI models.
• Fine-tune pretrained AI models and apply relevant AI, data engineering, and large-scale data processing patterns.
• Develop solutions using Azure OpenAI, Form Recognizer, Cognitive Search, Vector Databases, Python, and PySpark.
• Technically guide, manage, and govern engineering teams.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to reach consensus on complex technical solutions.
• Prepare solution presentations and deliver customer-facing technical discussions and upskilling sessions.
• Work flexibly across shifts as required.

Required Skills

• Azure Cloud Architecture
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Azure experience
• Generative AI / AI Solution Architecture
• Generative model deployment, fine-tuning, and customization
• Prompt Engineering
• Azure OpenAI
• Form Recognizer
• Cognitive Search
• Vector Databases
• Python and PySpark
• AI data engineering and large-scale data processing
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred / Good to Have

• MLOps and LLMOps
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303 / AZ-304)
• Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
• Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100)
• Databricks Professional Certificate in Large Language Models
• Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Mandatory Skills

• Azure Cloud Architecture

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have 7–11 years of experience, with approximately 10 years of IT experience and strong hands-on Azure expertise. A technically strong communicator with customer-facing experience, problem-solving ability, and the capability to guide teams and present complex solutions effectively will be well suited to this role.

Educational Qualification

• Minimum BCA / MCA / BE / B.Tech or equivalent
• M.Tech / M.S. preferred

Certifications

Must Have:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• The opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects with leading clients