Gen AI Architect Azure

At NCS Australia, we're looking for a Gen AI Architect to architect production-grade generative AI platforms on Azure. This role involves designing solutions that leverage Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Studio, Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and vector search patterns (Azure AI Search) within real-world constraints. The work is complex, mission-critical, and impactful, building AI systems that operate at scale across government and enterprise environments.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying generative AI and machine learning solutions in production environments
• Advanced proficiency with Azure AI services, including Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure Machine Learning
• Strong expertise in large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and generative AI frameworks
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java for solution design and prototyping
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, including scalability, security, reliability, and cost optimization
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data pipelines and data governance frameworks
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and drive architectural decisions in complex environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and make decisive architectural recommendations
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) certification
• Experience with multi-cloud architectures (AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI practices, and ethical AI implementation
• Experience in regulated industries with compliance and security requirements
• Background in data science or machine learning engineering

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Initiatives focused on employee well-being
• Discounted health insurance
• Discounts on various products and services
• Recognition and rewards for high performance
• Career development through Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform