Senior Azure AI Solution Architect

PWC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto seeks a Senior Azure AI Solution Architect to design technology solutions in a hybrid work environment. You will optimize Azure architectures, lead AI solution deployments, and deliver digital products that meet client expectations. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering, with proficiency in Azure services and experience in agile teams.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits and flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Experience in agile teams and product delivery.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and GenAI technologies.
• Knowledge of AI development frameworks and deployment on Azure.

Responsibilities

• Designing and optimizing Azure application and infrastructure architectures.
• Leading the development and deployment of AI solutions.
• Supporting business development activities to identify opportunities.

Skills

Azure services proficiency

AI technologies knowledge

Agile team experience

Cloud-first approach

Application design understanding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering

Azure certifications

Tools

Azure DevOps

Azure AI Foundry

Azure OpenAI Service

Azure Databricks

Job description

Description

Summary: Reporting to the Director of Solutions Architecture within our Products & Technology organization, the Senior Azure AI Solution Architect will design technology solutions for the digital market, focusing on data-driven platforms and emerging technologies. This role fosters innovation, extends brand relevance, and generates revenue.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

You will work in a team to solve business issues, deliver high-quality client service, and improve operational efficiency. Responsibilities include:

1. Executing solution technology projects by development teams
2. Providing technical guidance on tools, frameworks, and platforms
3. Designing and optimizing Azure application and infrastructure architectures
4. Leading the development and deployment of AI solutions
5. Supporting business development activities to identify opportunities
6. Supporting Enterprise Architecture processes
7. Delivering digital products to meet client expectations
8. Assessing technology solutions with Enterprise Architects
9. Participating in business development activities
10. Supervising and supporting vendor developers
11. Conducting periodic code reviews

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering
• Azure Solution Architect and Azure Developer certifications preferred
• Experience in agile teams and product delivery
• Enterprise solutions with a cloud-first approach
• Proficiency in Azure services and tools like Azure DevOps
• Experience with Azure AI technologies such as Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Databricks
• Knowledge of AI development frameworks and deployment on Azure
• Building scalable AI assets for low/no-code platforms like Copilot Studio
• Understanding application design and Azure infrastructure integration
• Familiarity with service-oriented, event-driven, microservices architectures, and GenAI technologies (highly desirable)

PwC Canada promotes an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Specific team expectations can be discussed during interviews.

Why you’ll love PwC

• Empowering diverse teams to build trust and deliver outcomes using the latest technology
• Meaningful work that advances your career
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility programs

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