AI Architect
Avanade
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About the Role: AI Architect at Avanade
This position is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada, with the flexibility to work remotely or from one of our regional offices. As a global role, the AI Architect partners closely with teams across regions and time zones worldwide to scale and enable Avanade's AI and Generative AI (GenAI) offerings, driving client impact and supporting accelerated growth.
This is a client-facing, architecture-led consulting role focused on AI solution design and GenAI technical leadership. You will globally partner with solutioning and delivery teams to design and architect enterprise-grade AI and GenAI solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem, acting as a trusted AI technical advisor to guide clients from experimentation to scalable, business-aligned AI adoption.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and design of end-to-end AI and GenAI solutions aligned to client business strategy and measurable outcomes.
- Define solution blueprints, reference architectures, and AI roadmaps to guide scalable and repeatable implementations.
- Advise clients on GenAI use cases and capabilities, including conversational AI, copilots, RAG-based solutions, and Agentic AI patterns.
- Leverage Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Copilot Studio to shape automation, agent orchestration, and future-state AI operating models.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to client business and technology leaders, shaping AI strategy and architectural direction.
- Lead architecture discussions and design workshops, translating complex requirements into clear solution approaches.
- Support sales pursuits and proposal development through AI solution shaping and executive-facing presentations.
- Contribute to internal assets, accelerators, and best practices to scale and differentiate AI offerings.
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of experience in the consulting industry, delivering complex, client-facing technology engagements.
- At least 2+ years of experience architecting AI solutions, with a clear focus on architecture and strategy rather than development.
- Proven experience designing and scaling Generative AI solutions in enterprise environments.
- Strong expertise in the Microsoft Azure AI ecosystem, including Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Copilot Studio.
- Solid understanding of RAG, NLP, CLU, conversational AI, and emerging Agentic AI architectures.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable, repeatable AI architectures.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in a business or technology-related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Key skills/competency
- AI Architecture
- Generative AI
- Microsoft Azure AI
- Azure OpenAI
- Copilot Studio
- RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)
- NLP (Natural Language Processing)
- Conversational AI
- Consulting
- Solution Design
How to Get Hired at Avanade
- Research Avanade's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for AI Architect: Customize your resume and cover letter to highlight experience in AI architecture, GenAI, and the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
- Showcase relevant projects: Prepare to discuss specific examples of designing and scaling Generative AI solutions in enterprise environments during interviews.
- Understand Avanade's client focus: Demonstrate your ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-aligned solutions for clients in a consulting context.
- Network within Avanade: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn to gain insights and potentially secure internal referrals for the AI Architect role.
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