client in Lenexa, KS that is looking for an AI Solutions Architect

client in Lenexa KS that is looking for an AI Solutions Architect for a fully onsite contract to hire opportunity. Overview: The AI Solutions Architect converts architectural strategy into durable production-ready solutions. Working closely with the Manager of Software Architecture this role ensures designs adhere to enterprise standards advance platform modernization (including ERP/D365 integrations) and deliver measurable business outcomes. The AI Solution Architect also drives option analysis documentation quality delivery alignment and governance readiness while contributing to innovation pilots (AI low-code cloud) that accelerate ROI. This role focuses on implementing AI agent components and providing technical leadership for complex enterprise-scale AI agent systems built on Microsoft platforms. Responsibilities:

Translate roadmap principles and guardrails into concrete solution designs and architectural runway for active initiatives

Identify gaps in standards/patterns and propose pragmatic updates for review/approval via architecture governance forums

Architect scalable governed AI agent systems aligned with enterprise strategy

Elevate organizational capability in agent-based AI solutions

Produce and maintain end-to-end architectural designs (logical integration deployment views) non-functional requirements and clear decision trade-offs

Ensure designs are implemented accurately by engineering-through specification clarity design reviews and hands-on guidance

Reduce production risk through strong design evaluation and observability

Define and evolve integration approaches across ERP (D365) CRM data platforms and custom apps; standardize API management and data flows while simplifying legacy interfaces

Evaluate and align third-party integrations to the enterprise architecture resolving compatibility issues and risks

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field; 5 years in software development/engineering

Proven expertise designing and delivering complex enterprise solutions including integration patterns and non-functional requirements

Proficiency with C#/.NET (MVC) RESTful APIs Angular SQL and/or X; Strong version control practices (Git) and Azure DevOps build/release pipelines

Experience with modern data and cloud platforms (e.g. Fabric Power Platform Synapse); Solid grasp of architectural styles/design patterns

Proficiency in Python or a similar backend language

Exposure to Power Platform Fabric or Copilot Studio or other cloud-based AI platforms

Familiarity with applied AI and Microsoft AI platform technologies

Strong understanding of enterprise systems integration operating systems and hardware fundamentals; Extensive relational data skills

Clear concise written and verbal communication; Excellent time-management and organization; Effective stakeholder facilitation

Deep familiarity with Agile/Scrum and the SDLC; Demonstrated leadership of significant complex implementations

Preferred Skills:

Masters degree (CS or related)

Prior participation in architecture governance bodies (e.g. ARB/ITSAC) and standardization efforts

Experience with enterprise AI governance and responsible AI frameworks

Experience leading cross-team technical initiatives