Generative AI Azure Architect

NTT Communications; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Generative AI Azure Architect to join our Cloud & Security practice in Malaysia, supporting clients across the ASEAN region. You will design enterprise AI solutions, advise on Azure AIFoundry, Copilot and related patterns, and shape proofs of concept with governance and security considerations.

The role emphasizes presales support, client workshops, and executive presentations, translating complex AI concepts into business outcomes for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Microsoft tech experience with Azure AI.
• Experience with Azure OpenAI, Copilot and enterprise AI patterns.
• Ability to translate AI concepts to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design Generative AI and Azure AI solutions for enterprise clients.
• Advise on Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Copilot, and RAG patterns.
• Shape AI use cases, pilots and scalable enterprise AI patterns.
• Ensure governance, security, privacy and operational considerations.
• Collaborate with data, cloud and security teams to deliver end-to-end AI solutions.
• Support presales activities including workshops and proposals.
• Explain AI concepts to senior stakeholders and executives.

Skills

Azure AI

Generative AI

LLM patterns

Presales support

Tools

Azure OpenAI

Copilot

RAG architectures

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
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Role Overview

NTT DATA is looking for an experienced Generative AI Azure Architect to join our Cloud & Security practice in Malaysia, supporting clients across the ASEAN region.

This role is focused on helping clients understand, design, and adopt practical Generative AI solutions using Microsoft Azure and the broader Microsoft AI ecosystem. The successful candidate will support presales, client advisory, solution design, and early‑stage delivery shaping for AI solutions that are secure, governed, commercially viable, and aligned to business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Generative AI and Azure AI solutions for enterprise clients.
• Advise clients on Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Copilot, RAG patterns, LLM‑based solutions, and agentic AI concepts.
• Shape AI use cases, proof‑of‑concepts, pilots, and scalable enterprise AI solution patterns.
• Support AI governance, responsible AI, security, privacy, and operational considerations in solution design.
• Work with data, cloud, security, application, and automation teams to create end‑to‑end AI‑enabled solutions.
• Support presales activities, including client workshops, demonstrations, proposals, commercial input, and executive presentations.
• Help clients move from AI ideas to practical business cases, solution roadmaps, and implementation approaches.
• Explain complex AI concepts in simple business language for senior stakeholders and CxO audiences.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of Microsoft technology experience, with strong experience in Azure AI, Generative AI, or enterprise AI solution architecture.
• Proven experience with Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot‑related solutions, LLMs, RAG, automation, or agentic AI patterns.
• Strong understanding of AI solution design, data grounding, prompt orchestration, governance, security, and enterprise adoption considerations.
• Experience shaping AI solutions in presales, consulting, systems integration, or enterprise technology environments.
• Ability to connect business challenges to practical AI‑enabled technology outcomes.
• Comfortable presenting to senior technical and business stakeholders, including CxO audiences.
• Strong English communication skills, either as a primary language or strong secondary language.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure data platforms, Microsoft Fabric, or enterprise data architecture.
• Exposure to cloud security, AI security, responsible AI frameworks, or compliance requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Copilot for Microsoft 365, collaboration platforms, or app modernization.

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise‑scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.