Job Description
Title: AI/ML Data Architect/Lead
Type: Contract/Contract to Hire
Location: US- Remote
- SUMMARY
- We are seeking a hands-on AI/ML Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of modern data platforms that enable advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.
- This role requires a strong background in Azure data engineering, modern data architecture, and machine learning integration, with the ability to drive scalable solutions that improve business productivity and deliver measurable ROI.
- The ideal candidate will combine strategic architecture leadership with hands-on technical execution, collaborating closely with business stakeholders, client teams, and offshore development teams to build high-impact data solutions.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement scalable AI/ML-enabled data architectures using the Microsoft Azure data ecosystem.
- Architect and optimize data pipelines and workflows using Airflow, dbt, Python, and Azure Data Factory.
- Build and manage data platforms and warehouses using Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Lake.
- Develop and optimize data ingestion frameworks from multiple sources to support analytics and AI workloads.
- Enable AI/ML model development and data preparation pipelines for enterprise use cases.
- Design semantic data models and analytics solutions using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
- Implement Medallion architecture and modern data modeling strategies.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and execute a data architecture roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Ensure data quality, governance, and security across pipelines and data platforms.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams and collaborate with offshore teams on delivery.
- Optimize data performance, scalability, and reliability across the ecosystem.
- Drive adoption of modern AI tools and technologies to improve productivity and accelerate insights.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required
- 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Business Intelligence.
- Strong experience designing cloud-native data architectures in Azure.
- Hands-on expertise with:
- Azure Data Services (Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, Functions, Logic Apps)
- Snowflake (data warehousing, schema design, optimization)
- Power BI / Microsoft Fabric (data modeling, semantic layers, dashboards)
- Airflow, dbt, Python for orchestration and data transformation
- SQL Server / T-SQL and database performance tuning
- Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and modern data platforms.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their integration into data ecosystems.
- Experience working with REST APIs and data ingestion frameworks.
- Ability to communicate complex architecture concepts to technical and business stakeholders.
- Preferred
- Experience with Medallion Data Architecture (Bronze / Silver / Gold).
- Exposure to Microsoft Fabric ecosystem (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
- Experience with Databricks, containerization, or modern AI tool ecosystems.
- Knowledge of data governance, lineage, and metadata management tools.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data engineering.
- Azure, Snowflake, or related cloud/data certifications.
- Experience supporting enterprise or large-scale data environments.
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