AI Azure Architect, Manager - Data & AI
PwC
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Job summary
PwC Ireland seeks an AI Manager - Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement and manage cloud-native data and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will ensure performance, security, and scalability across enterprise environments while collaborating with business teams and PwC’s alliance partners.
The role emphasizes integrating AI with Azure, Microsoft 365, and Dynamics 365, along with automation of deployments and adherence to security standards.
Qualifications
- BSc/BA in Computer Science or Engineering required or equivalent.
- 5+ years designing and managing cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with Azure AI services and data platforms desirable.
- Proficiency with scripting languages and IaC (ARM/Bicep/Terraform).
- Strong security/compliance and CI/CD practices in cloud/AI workloads.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud-native data and AI solutions on Azure.
- Manage and optimize Azure environments for performance and security.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into robust cloud solutions.
- Integrate AI/data with Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and third parties.
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and scaling using IaC and DevOps practices.
- Promote security and compliance across cloud engineering processes.
- Communicate technical decisions clearly to IT teams and executives.
- Continuously grow skills and mentor the team within PwC network.
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Technology Strategy
Manager
At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance.
Those in cloud and network architecture at PwC will focus on designing and implementing efficient and secure solutions for clients. You will be leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimise infrastructure and enhance connectivity.
Would you like to be a part of a team of technology and digital leaders, experienced in scoping, and delivering large transformation programmes in varied environments.
Our Technology & Digital Consulting team is dedicated to leveraging technology in order to solve complex business problems for our clients. We work with Ireland’s largest organisations across a wide range of industries including financial services, government, healthcare, technology, media and telecoms.
Do you want to be a part of a community of problem solvers combining human ingenuity, experience and technology innovation to deliver sustained outcomes and build trust?
At PwC, we believe real transformation is Human Led and Tech Powered. Key to delivering this capability and driving our continued growth is our Alliance Partnerships with global Technology companies such as Microsoft, Salesforce and SAP. Leveraging these technologies, we deliver transformation solutions such as customer, cybersecurity, cloud, finance and HR. As we embark on further building on our skilled technical and commercial teams, we are hiring for talent with skills in these technologies. By joining our alliance team you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our company and help clients deliver bigger, more impactful transformation that lasts.
As an AI-Manager-Azure Cloud Engineer, you will design, implement, and manage cloud-native data and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, ensuring performance, security, and scalability across enterprise environments.
- Design and implement cloud-native data and AI solutions using Microsoft Azure services.
- Manage and enhance Azure-based environments to ensure high performance, security, and scalability.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate requirements into robust, innovative cloud solutions.
- Integrate AI and data solutions with Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and third-party systems.
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and scaling of cloud workloads using infrastructure-as-code and DevOps best practices.
- Promote operational excellence, security, and compliance in all cloud engineering processes.
- Communicate effectively (both verbal and written) with IT personnel, executives, and user communities.
- Continuously develop your skills and empower your team’s development with the support of the wider PwC network.
- BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Data Engineer) are highly desirable.
- 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Demonstrated experience with Azure AI services, data platforms, and automation tools.
- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong understanding of security, compliance, and operational best practices for cloud and AI workloads.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively explain technical decisions to a broad set of stakeholders.
- Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects at scale.
We believe that challenges are better solved together! We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose‑led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.
We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us atLife@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).
Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)
You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Cloud Architectures, Cloud Platform Architecture, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Cloud
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytical Thinking, Architecture Frameworks, Business Process Modeling, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design, Cloud Virtualization, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Integration, Firewall (Network Security), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure, IT Operations, IT Service Management (ITIL) {+ 25 more}
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