AI Solutions Architect -Redmond

 About Artic Consulting Artic Consulting is a Microsoft-focused consulting partner helping organizations modernize operations, data platforms, applications, and business workflows through cloud, Data & AI, intelligent application engineering, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Copilot, and automation solutions. This role is intended to strengthen Artic's Data & AI practice and support client-facing AI transformation engagements.
Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI and data platform architectures aligned with client business outcomes.
• Lead architecture for Generative AI applications, Copilot implementations, AI agents, RAG-based knowledge systems, intelligent document processing, predictive analytics, and machine learning solutions.
• Define solution patterns that address scalability, security, reliability, governance, observability, and maintainability.
• Create architecture diagrams, design narratives, integration patterns, non-functional requirements, and implementation guidance.
• Architect solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, Power BI, Azure Functions, App Services, Container Apps, and related Microsoft cloud services.
• Evaluate model, agent, data, and application platform choices based on business value, security, cost, and operational fit.
• Establish reusable reference architectures, accelerators, and implementation playbooks for Artic client engagements.
• Facilitate discovery workshops, roadmap sessions, and executive briefings.
• Translate business challenges into practical AI solution roadmaps and phased delivery plans.
• Present architecture recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Advise clients on responsible AI, governance, adoption, readiness, and ROI measurement.
• Guide data engineers, software engineers, AI engineers, and consultants through implementation.
• Review solution designs, code, security controls, integration approaches, and deployment plans.
• Mentor delivery team members and raise Artic's internal AI architecture capabilities.
• Partner with project managers and account leaders to manage delivery risk and client expectations.
• Support sales and delivery teams with proposals, Statements of Work, estimates, technical responses, and solution demonstrations.
• Contribute to AI offerings, proof-of-concepts, demos, and reusable assets that expand Artic's Data & AI practice.
• Support Microsoft-aligned opportunities and partner-led AI transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise, cloud, data, or software architecture, or solution delivery, including 3+ years focused on AI, machine learning, generative AI, or intelligent automation
• Proven experience leading client-facing consulting engagements, executive workshops, solution design sessions, and technical delivery teams
• secure, scalable, production-ready AI solutions that integrate with enterprise data, applications, identity, security, and governance framework.

Technical Skills

• Generative AI, Large Language Models, prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, vector search, and AI agent design
• Microsoft Azure architecture, cloud-native application patterns, APIs, identity, networking, and security
• Microsoft Fabric, data engineering, data warehousing, lakehouse architecture, analytics, and Power BI
• Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility
• Machine learning concepts, MLOps, model evaluation, monitoring, and responsible AI practices
• Python, SQL, integration patterns, API design, DevOps/GitHub, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices
• Security, compliance, data governance, privacy, cost management, observability, and operational readiness

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert

Success Metrics

• Lead successful delivery of enterprise AI and Data & AI client engagements.
• Develop reusable Artic AI reference architectures, demos, accelerators, and delivery playbooks.
• Improve proposal quality, solution estimation accuracy, and technical consistency across AI engagements.
• Expand client adoption of Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Copilot, and intelligent automation solutions.
• Mentor consultants and help grow Artic's AI architecture and delivery capabilities.

Why Join Artic Consulting?

• Lead practical, client-facing AI transformation initiatives using the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Work across strategy, architecture, delivery, and executive advisory responsibilities.
• Help shape and scale Artic's Data & AI practice and AI solution offerings.
• Collaborate with leadership and delivery teams on high-value consulting engagements.
• Build solutions that convert modern AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes.

Equal Employment Opportunity  

Artic Consulting is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.  
Artic is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.  
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring.  

Benefits  

Join Artic and you will benefit from outstanding professional support and investment in your development.  You will have the opportunity to learn from and be coached by the best in the business – supportive leaders and colleagues who can pass on their industry, technical and functional expertise.   

This also includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, 401k, vacation, and annual review process.  

Budget Range

$100,000 to $150,000