Azure AI Cloud Architect — Hybrid (Doha)

EPAM Systems; Doha; Hybrid; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job description

We\'re looking for a Senior AI Cloud Architect to join our team in Doha, Qatar in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will design and govern cloud architecture for an enterprise AI-driven solution that enables well test monitoring, anomaly detection, diagnostics, optimization recommendations and knowledge management.

Responsibilities

• Own cloud and solution architecture design across application, data, integration, security and AI layers
• Define Azure-based architecture covering compute, storage, networking, databases and AI services
• Establish secure integration with enterprise data platforms and Azure OpenAI services
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data governance, residency and AI governance standards
• Define principles, patterns, non-functional requirements and deployment standards for cloud solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI, DevOps, infrastructure and application engineering
• Review technical designs to maintain alignment with target architecture
• Address non-functional aspects such as scalability, performance, resilience, observability and cost optimization
• Support presales, architecture presentations, technical estimates and solution workshops
• Identify risks, dependencies and technical constraints related to quotas, connectivity and AI service usage

Requirements

• Extensive experience architecting enterprise-scale solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field
• Deep understanding of Azure networking, IAM, security, governance and monitoring capabilities
• Proven experience in designing cloud-native applications and enterprise integration architectures
• Familiarity with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI services or AI Foundry
• Strong expertise in relational databases, data platforms, APIs and integration design
• Knowledge of architecture best practices for scalability, high availability and cost efficiency
• Experience defining and enforcing architecture governance and non-functional requirements
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage technical and business stakeholders
• Experience providing delivery support, technical estimates and presales input

Nice to have

• Experience implementing enterprise Agentic AI or RAG-based solutions
• Background in highly regulated or security-focused environments
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric as a future migration option
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure AI Engineer certifications
• Familiarity with human-in-the-loop AI solutions or enterprise knowledge bases
• Industry experience in oil & gas, energy or industrial sectors
• Arabic language proficiency

We offer

• Private healthcare and life insurance
• End of service gratuity
• Annual air travel tickets for expatriates
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses