AI Architect

REALIGN LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

REALIGN LLC is seeking an experienced AI Architect to lead enterprise AI initiatives in Houston, TX. The role requires 10+ years of hands-on experience and deep knowledge of Microsoft AI ecosystems, cloud deployments, and data governance.

You will collaborate with CIO/CTO and business executives to design AI roadmaps, evaluate use cases, and guide transformation programs across Supply Chain, Finance and Operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft AI Ecosystem including Azure OpenAI and Fabric.
• Strong cloud architecture and AI deployment patterns on Azure or AWS.
• Ability to shape AI use cases, PoCs, MVPs and enterprise AI architectures.
• Knowledge of data warehousing, data lake, governance and real-time analytics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between AI leadership and technology teams.
• Advise CIO/CTO on AI strategy, governance and roadmaps.
• Translate business needs into AI solution concepts and transformation programs.
• Drive AI-driven account growth through cross-sell opportunities.
• Monitor emerging AI tech and industry trends.

Skills

Azure OpenAI

Cloud Architecture

AI Governance

Data Analytics

Enterprise Integrations

Tools

Azure AI Studio

Azure AI Search

Microsoft Fabric

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Power Automate

Purview

Entra ID

Microsoft Data Stack

Job description

Houston, Texas 77001 Posted September 10th, 2026

Required Skills

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Role: AI Architect

Location: Houston, TX
Exp: 10+ years
Full Time

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Must have experience with Microsoft AI Ecosystem : Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Studio, Azure AI Search, Microsoft Fabric, Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Platform, Power Automate, Microsoft Data Stack, Purview, Entra ID.
• Well versed with Cloud Architecture. Must have good understanding on Cloud-native AI architectures, AI deployment patterns, Enterprise integrations, API enablement, Microservice on Azure or AWS Architecture.
• Capable to solution AI Architecture, should independently be able to shape AI Use Cases, PoCs, MVPs, Business Cases, Enterprise AI Architectures, Value Realization Models
• Good understanding on Data and Analytics : Data Warehousing, Data Lake, Data Governance, Data engineering, Real time Analytics on tools like Fabric, Synapse, Data Bricks or Snowflake.
• Good understanding of AI Governance and Security
• Preferably from Oil and Gas industry with understanding on Business Processes like Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Manufacturing Field operations.

Generic Managerial Skills If any

• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders (CIO, CTO) and drive strategic discussions.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Ability to build consensus and drive decision-making across business and technology stakeholders.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between Customers's AI leadership, business stakeholders, and TCS AI ecosystem.
• Build executive relationships with CIO, CDO, CTO, Enterprise Architecture, Data & AI leaders.
• Advise customer leadership on AI strategy, GenAI adoption, Agentic AI, AI governance, and enterprise AI roadmaps.
• Act as a strategic consultant to identify business challenges that can be solved through AI-enabled solutions.
• Drive AI-led account growth through cross-sell and upsell initiatives.
• Translate customer requirements into AI solution concepts and transformation initiatives.
• Monitor emerging AI technologies and industry trends.
• Position TCS as a strategic innovation partner by introducing new AI capabilities and solution offerings.