<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <strong>Job Title<br/></strong> AI Architect<br/> <strong>Location<br/></strong>Germany or Austria<br/> <strong>Overview / Role Summary<br/></strong> We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to design, govern, and deliver enterprise-scale AI and machine learning solutions on Microsoft Azure. This pivotal role bridges architecture, data, and applied AI, guiding organizations from strategic inception to robust production-ready implementations. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, engineers, and data scientists to ensure that AI solutions are secure, scalable, responsible, and ultimately aligned with real business outcomes.<br/> <strong>Benefits / Value Proposition<br/></strong><ul><li>Competitive salary and performance bonuses</li><li>Comprehensive health benefits package</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and training</li><li>Flexible working hours and remote work options</li><li>A culture that encourages innovation and collaboration</li></ul><strong>Key Responsibilities<br/></strong><ul><li>Architect end-to-end AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, managing everything from data ingestion to model deployment and monitoring.</li><li>Define and own AI reference architectures, design patterns, and industry best practices.</li><li>Lead the design of solutions utilizing services such as Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Services (Cognitive Services), and Azure Data Factory.</li><li>Guide responsible and ethical AI adoption, maintaining a focus on governance, security, and compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering teams to implement MLOps and DevOps practices for model production.</li><li>Translate business requirements into actionable technical AI architectures and roadmaps.</li><li>Support pre-sales and solution shaping activities, which include technical workshops and architecture evaluations.</li><li>Mentor engineers and architects on AI strategies, tooling, and the evolving capabilities of Azure.</li></ul><strong>Required Experience &amp; Skills<br/></strong><ul><li>Must have strong hands-on experience designing solutions on Microsoft Azure.</li><li>Required background in AI/ML architecture, encompassing both traditional machine learning and generative AI workloads.</li><li>Must possess experience with Azure OpenAI, large language model (LLM) integration, and MLOps pipelines (CI/CD, model versioning, monitoring).</li><li>Mandatory knowledge of data platforms and analytics architectures.</li><li>Necessary understanding of cloud security, identity management, networking, and governance.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Minimum experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.</li></ul><strong>Dealbreakers (Non-Negotiable Requirements)<br/></strong><ul><li>Legal work eligibility in the relevant jurisdiction.</li><li>Mandatory certifications in Microsoft Azure or related fields.</li><li>Required years of experience in AI architecture roles.</li><li>Essential technical proficiency in Azure and AI services.</li></ul><strong>Desirable / Nice-to-Have Skills<br/></strong><ul><li>Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer).</li><li>Experience with prompt engineering, RAG patterns, and AI copilots.</li><li>Exposure to Power Platform, Dynamics 365, or Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility.</li><li>Background in consultancy, professional services, or solution delivery roles.</li></ul><strong>Application Call to Action<br/></strong> If you are a forward-thinking AI Architect ready to make a significant impact with your expertise in Microsoft Azure, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in shaping the future of AI solutions that drive measurable business value!<br/> </div>