AI Solution Architect

Aquent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent in Houston, TX seeks a senior Cloud Architect to lead application modernization and cloud transformation initiatives across Azure and Google Cloud. You will design scalable architectures, migrate on-premise apps, and drive API-driven microservices and governance.

You will shape AI capabilities using Gemini Enterprise for CX, Azure AI, and OpenAI services, while embedding security, DevSecOps, and data integration across enterprise platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, and enterprise delivery.
• 5+ years of hands-on Azure/Google cloud architecture experience.
• 3+ years designing and implementing AI/Generative AI solutions.
• Proven success leading large-scale modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Experience delivering customer-facing digital platforms and enterprise integrations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and modernize legacy apps using cloud-native patterns.
• Design scalable solutions with Azure PaaS and Gemini Enterprise for CX.
• Lead migration of on-premises apps to Microsoft Azure.
• Transform monoliths into microservices and API-driven architectures.
• Develop modernization roadmaps aligned to business goals and CX objectives.
• Establish architectural standards, governance, security, and ops practices.
• Architect resilient Azure solutions with App Services, AKS, Functions, API Management, SQL, Cosmos DB.
• Implement IaC with Terraform and Bicep; drive cloud adoption for reliability and cost optimization.
• Design AI-enabled capabilities using Gemini, Azure AI Services, and Azure OpenAI.
• Create AI copilots, intelligent assistants, document intelligence, and knowledge systems.
• Leverage AI Search, vector DBs, Semantic Kernel, and RAG architectures.
• Establish AI governance, security, and monitoring standards.
• Identify AI-driven opportunities to improve customer and employee experiences.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Enterprise modernization

AI/Generative AI

DevSecOps

Platform engineering

Data architecture

Enterprise integration

Governance

Security

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Bicep

API Management

Logic Apps

Service Bus

Event Grid

Event Hubs

Azure Monitor

Application Insights

AKS

Cosmos DB

Azure SQL

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Azure App Services

Microsoft Fabric

Azure OpenAI

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Application Modernization & Cloud Transformation

Assess and modernize legacy applications using cloud-native architecture patterns.

Design and implement scalable solutions using Azure PaaS services and Gemini Enterprise for CX

Lead migration of on-premises applications and services to Microsoft Azure.

Transform monolithic applications into microservices and API-driven architectures.

Develop modernization roadmaps aligned to business goals and customer experience objectives.

Establish architectural standards, governance, security, and operational best practices.

Experience with Azure and GCP Cloud Platforms

Architect resilient, scalable, and highly available solutions on Azure.

Design enterprise cloud platforms leveraging Azure App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, API Management, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Integration Services.

Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Bicep.

Drive cloud adoption strategies focused on reliability, security, cost optimization, and performance.

AI & Generative AI Solutions

Design and implement AI-enabled business capabilities using Gemini Enterprise for CX, Azure AI Services and Azure OpenAI.

Develop Generative AI solutions including enterprise copilots, intelligent assistants, document intelligence, and knowledge management systems.

Leverage Azure AI Search, vector databases, Semantic Kernel, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.

Establish AI governance, responsible AI frameworks, security controls, and monitoring standards.

Identify opportunities to improve customer and employee experiences through AI-powered automation and insights.

Integration & Data Architecture

Design enterprise integration solutions using Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Event Hubs.

Enable hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud platforms.

Architect real-time and batch synchronization solutions across enterprise applications.

Design modern data architectures leveraging Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory.

DevSecOps & Platform Engineering

Establish CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.

Embed security and compliance controls throughout the software development lifecycle.

Implement monitoring and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

Promote DevSecOps, SRE, and platform engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, and enterprise application delivery.

5+ years of hands-on Azure/Google cloud architecture experience.

3+ years of experience designing and implementing AI/Generative AI solutions.

Proven success leading large-scale application modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.

Experience delivering customer-facing digital platforms and enterprise integration solutions.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.