Azure AI Platform Tech Lead - Architect & Scale AI Systems

COVETIT INC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

COVETIT INC. in Dallas, TX seeks a hands-on Tech Lead with a strong software background to design, build, and operate AI applications on Microsoft Azure. You will lead architecture and implementation, mentor engineers, and deliver end-to-end solutions using Azure services and Python.

This role focuses on scalable APIs, serverless workflows, secure identities, and cost-aware optimization, collaborating with data teams to productionize AI models and improve system reliability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years building and operating AI/ML or intelligent applications on Azure.
• Hands-on with Azure services listed in qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of secure API design and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deploy AI-powered microservices and web apps on Azure.
• Lead architecture and implementation; mentor engineers.
• Drive CI/CD and IaC practices for repeatable environments.
• Ensure security, observability, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with data teams to productionize AI/ML services.

Skills

Azure Cognitive Services

Azure Functions

Azure Web Apps

Azure API Management

Azure Service Bus

Python

OAuth2/OIDC

JWT

Networking/VNet

Microservices

Team leadership

AI/ML on Azure

Tools

Docker

Azure Kubernetes Service

Terraform

Bicep

Cosmos DB

Azure SQL

Job description

COVETIT INC. in Dallas, TX seeks a hands-on Tech Lead with a strong software background to design, build, and operate AI applications on Microsoft Azure. You will lead architecture and implementation, mentor engineers, and deliver end-to-end solutions using Azure services and Python.

This role focuses on scalable APIs, serverless workflows, secure identities, and cost-aware optimization, collaborating with data teams to productionize AI models and improve system reliability.