Azure AI Solution Architect

EPAM Systems; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of service gratuity

Private healthcare and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Annual air travel allowance for expats

Regular performance feedback and paysc

Global travel medical and accident保险

Referral bonuses

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks an AI Solutions Architect to design and implement Azure AI and Azure OpenAI based solutions. You will automate maintenance notifications, ensure secure cloud-native architectures, and lead PoC initiatives across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 5–7 years in Azure design/management, 2–3 years in AI/Gen-AI, strong NLP, and excellent client communication. Arabic language skills are a plus; UAE-based hybrid work is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience with Microsoft Azure including design, implementation and management.
• 2-3 years of experience with AI/Gen-AI, specifically Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services.
• Deep knowledge of Azure architecture, services and best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable cloud-native solutions using Azure AI and OpenAI.
• Oversee implementation aligning with objectives and best practices.
• Develop automated processes for classification, validation and text generation.
• Integrate AI solutions into existing systems to improve communication and data processing.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps.
• Monitor deployments for performance, cost, and security improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security standards.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business and technical needs.
• Provide architectural guidance for cloud modernization and optimizations.
• Lead PoC initiatives to validate proposals and demonstrate feasibility.
• Foster collaboration to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stay updated on Azure services and Gen-AI technologies.
• Advocate for innovative Gen-AI cloud solutions delivering competitive advantage.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

OpenAI / Gen-AI

AI solution design

NLP expertise

CI/CD pipelines

Azure DevOps

Serverless architectures

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Azure AI services

Azure OpenAI

Job description

EPAM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI Solutions Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative solutions using Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services. This role is critical in automating and enhancing system maintenance notifications through AI-driven text generation, classification and validation, contributing to scalable and efficient system performance. You will work across the entire lifecycle of the product, from concept and design to deployment, ensuring seamless integration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable and secure cloud-native solutions that leverage Azure AI and OpenAI technologies and services
• Oversee the implementation process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices
• Develop automated processes for classification, validation and generating text suggestions using Azure AI
• Integrate AI solutions into existing systems to optimize communication and data processing
• Establish and maintain a CI/CD pipeline for continuous integration and delivery using Azure DevOps
• Monitor cloud implementations and make recommendations for improvements in terms of performance, cost-efficiency and security
• Ensure that all cloud solutions comply with industry regulations and security standards
• Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and technical requirements
• Provide expert guidance and architectural recommendations for cloud modernization, configurations and optimizations
• Lead proof of concept (PoC) initiatives to validate proposed solutions and demonstrate their feasibility
• Foster a collaborative environment and ensuring successful project delivery
• Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and technologies
• Advocate for innovative Gen-AI cloud solutions that can enhance business performance and provide competitive advantages

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field
• At least 5-7 years of experience working with Microsoft Azure, covering solution design, implementation and management in a cloud environment
• At least 2-3 years of experience with AI/Gen-AI technologies, specifically with Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services
• Extensive experience in architecting, deploying and managing solutions using Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services
• Deep understanding of Azure architecture, services and best practices
• Strong knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and automated text generation
• Expertise in designing serverless architectures and integrating AI-driven automation solutions
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycles and best practices in cloud environments
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or other relevant Azure certifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; proficient at engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders

Nice to have

• Fluency in Arabic is strongly preferred for this role, as it will facilitate effective communication and collaboration with our regional teams and stakeholders

We offer

• End of service gratuity
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Annual air travel allowance for expatriates
• Regular performance feedback and salary reviews
• Global travel medical and accident insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses