Solution Architect (AI)

JourneyTeam is expanding its Data & AI Solutions practice and seeking a Solution Architect AIwho is hungry humble and smart. If you have8 years of experienceand are ready to lead the design and delivery ofAI-powered Microsoft solutionsincluding Azure AI Microsoft Fabric and Copilot extensibilitythis is your opportunity to make a real impact. Youll work directly with clients guide engineering teams and help solve meaningful business challenges as part of a collaborative values-driven team.

As a senior individual contributor youllown the technical architectureand ensure delivery success across AI engagements. Youll partner with project managers data engineers and AI engineers to build scalable high-quality solutions that meet scope and exceed expectations.

About JourneyTeam:

At JourneyTeam people are at the center of everything we do. Our purpose as a company is to help others effectively use technology to create a positive lasting impact on the world. With 30 years of technology experience we are 100% focused on delivering Microsoft business applications and technologies that empower organizations to reach new heights of business success. We deeply understand the transformative value of Microsoft solutions and are dedicated to helping our customers unlock their full potential. Our experienced team specializes in driving success across Dynamics 365 Microsoft 365 AI and Copilot Azure modern data solutionsall leveraging Microsofts comprehensive security platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect & Design

• Own the solution architecture and technical design for AI projects across Azure AI Microsoft Fabric and Copilot extensibility.
• Oversee implementation and provide technical leadership to engineers during delivery.

Implementation & Leadership

• Design build and deploy AI solutions using Azure AI (OpenAI Cognitive Services Machine Learning).
• Leverage Microsoft AI Foundry to orchestrate models design prompt flows ground AI with enterprise data and guide deployment strategies.

Collaboration & Client Engagement

• Collaborate with client stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable AI solutions.
• Conduct design reviews architecture assessments and governance checks throughout delivery.

AI Engineering & Integration

• Define technical standards reusable frameworks and accelerators for AI implementations.
• Integrate AI solutions with Power Platform Microsoft 365 Copilot Dynamics 365 and custom applications.
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical challenges during delivery ensuring solutions meet enterprise performance security and governance requirements.
• Ensure AI solutions follow Microsofts Responsible AI principles (security ethics compliance).

Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Stay ahead of Microsofts evolving AI ecosystem and help JourneyTeam clients adopt new capabilities effectively

Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in solution architecture AI/ML or advanced analytics.
• Proven expertise with Azure AI services (OpenAI Cognitive Services Azure ML) and Microsoft AI Foundry.
• Strong background in Microsoft Fabric Synapse OneLake and modern data architectures.
• Coding proficiency in and/or JavaScript/TypeScript for guiding implementation.
• Familiarity with MLOps practices (CI/CD monitoring lifecycle management).
• Ability to design and implement solutions for performance scalability and governance.
• Demonstrated success in client-facing solution delivery and executive communication.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor engineers and guide project teams.
• Understanding of modern data architecture principles including datalake warehouse lakehouse medallion architecture and data lifecycle management
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and contribute to client-facing projects with support from senior team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
• Embrace and live the JourneyTeam Values:
  • A Caring Mindset
  • Exceptional Performance
  • Being OneTeam
  • Making & Keeping Commitments
  • Taking Ownership
  • Effective Communication
  • A Growth Mindset

Certification Requirements:

Applicants for the AI Architect role must have the following certifications or a plan to attain them within the first year of employment:

• AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
• DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals

Preferred Skills (not required):

• Certification: AI-102 Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Certification: DP-700 Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• Certification: DP-600 Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Experience with Microsoft AI Foundry for model orchestration prompt engineering data grounding and deployment.
• Experience designing and optimizing systems for high-volume high-velocity data including real-time or near-real-time analytics pipelines.
• Experience with project delivery methodologies (Agile/Scrum Kanban Waterfall hybrid)
• Knowledge of change management practices to support data and AI adoption
• Experience delivering projects involving Power BI AI/ML adoption or advanced analytics.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 (Project Service Automation or Project Operations)
• Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub (including GitHub Copilot) for source control automation and AI-assisted development.

Here atJourneyTeam we care about our employees growth. Thisis what success looks like in your first year:

30 Days

• Understand our JourneyTeam delivery process.
• Shadow architects and engineers on active projects while beginning to contribute through AI prototyping integration and early delivery tasks.

6 months:

• Independently lead the architecture design and implementation of customer-facing AI solutions balancing design authority with hands-on delivery.
• Lead internal knowledge-sharing sessions on AI frameworks accelerators or new Microsoft capabilities.
• Facilitate or co-lead client demos and workshops showcasing AI-powered solutions.
• Achieve at least one advanced Microsoft AI certification.
• Maintain a 75% customer engagement rate reflecting consistent client-facing delivery and value.

1 Year:

• Serve as a key advisor lead and contributor across multiple AI engagements and long-term client support.
• Be recognized as a trusted advisor by client stakeholders in AI adoption.
• Contribute to JourneyTeams Data & AI Solutions practice accelerators and best practices.
• Maintain a 75% customer engagement rate reflecting consistent client-facing delivery and value.

Compensation:

Base salary range of $120000 $180000 performance-based bonus program. Eligibility and payout are tied to individual contributions team performance and company success

This is the established pay range for the standard and senior-level Solution role at JourneyTeam for the Data & AI Solutions Practice. Actual compensation is dependent on demonstrated skills relevant experience and alignment with the roles general new employees can expect to start at the lower end of the range (with opportunity to grow and expand within the organization).

Benefits:

JourneyTeam offers a wide range of excellent benefits including comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage as well as a 401(k) with an approximate 4% employer matchwith immediate vesting. We offerflexible time off with employees averaging3.75 weeks per year and providepaid maternity and paternity leave.

Additional perks include amonthly phone stipend(or the option to join our corporate phone plan) and amonthly gym membership reimbursementof up to$200.

JourneyTeam is anEqual Opportunity Employer. This position is not open to C2C H1B sponsorships or third-party agencies.

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