Data and AI Solution Architect

Aon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribs

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

A data-driven Data and AI Solutions Architect at Aon embraces a DevOps-first culture, leading Azure-based data, AI services, and Gen AI deployments. You’ll mentor teams, influence IT strategy, and deliver scalable data architectures across cloud platforms.

The role requires 8+ years in data-intensive roles, strong communication, and hands-on experience with Databricks, Azure AI, OpenAI, and DevOps tooling. Remote options within the US are available for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a data-intensive role.
• 3+ years building solutions in a DevOps-first culture.
• Demonstrated experience delivering Gen AI capabilities in production.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong working knowledge with cloud storage and compute technologies such as Azure SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric, Data Factory, Azure AI Services, Open AI, or related technologies.
• Strong working knowledge with the DevOps skillset including PowerShell, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Containers, Azure Key Vault, Entra, Private Endpoints, or other related technologies.
• Strong understanding of relational database architecture concepts.
• Proficiency working with Windows platforms with concrete knowledge of system administration/internals.
• Proven analysis and problem-solving skills.
• A successful track record of delivering complex business projects on time.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of Gen AI, AI/ML Ops, and mlflow is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Influence leaders in development, client operations, and IT infrastructure to plan and prioritize work and deliver business application support.
• Partner with project and product teams to embrace emerging technologies.
• Developing and researching technologies such as Databricks, Fabric, Snowflake, Azure SQL, Data Factory, Azure Key Vault, Entra, Private Endpoints, Azure AI Services, Open AI, Terraform, Azure DevOps.
• Help define data-centric solutions to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams on design strategies and recommend implementations of new systems and data architecture.
• Perform testing—defining criteria, creating scripts, debugging, and documenting results.
• Provide ongoing support for applications, monitoring, handling questions, and on-call support.
• Create and maintain documentation per established processes.
• Perform other duties and project work as needed.

Skills

Data-intensive experience

DevOps culture

Gen AI capabilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Windows administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Stats

Tools

Azure SQL Managed Instance

Cosmos DB

Azure SQL

Azure Synapse

Databricks

Snowflake

Fabric

Data Factory

Azure AI Services

OpenAI

Terraform

Azure DevOps

PowerShell

Containers

Azure Key Vault

Entra

Private Endpoints

Job description

Data and AI Solutions Architect

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chicago, New York City or Bloomington, MN offices.

We are also open to remote working arrangements for highly qualified candidates within the US.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

As a Data and AI Solution Architect, youpossess a well-rounded understanding of Azure Cloud Storage, Compute technologies, and AI capabilities managed in a DevOps first culture. You are recognized as an exemplary communicator, possess strong interpersonal skills combined with ademonstrated \"hands on\" approach, as well as mentoring experience.

Your day to day would include the following:

• Influence leaders in development, client operations, and IT infrastructure areas to plan and prioritize work and ensure delivery of business application support.


• Partner with project and product teams to embrace emerging technologies.


• Developing and researching technologies such as Databricks, Fabric, Snowflake, Azure SQL, Data Factory, Azure Key Vault, Entra, Private Endpoints, Azure AI Services, Open AI, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and other related technologies.


• Help define data-centric solutions to meet business requirements.


• Collaborate with development teams on direction and apply depth of knowledge to design strategies, make recommendations for implementation of new systems and technologies, and facilitate the design and implementation of data architecture.


• Perform testing - including defining criteria, creating test scripts and scenarios, debugging, and documenting results.


• Provide ongoing support for applications - including monitoring and processing, handling customer questions and queries, investigating and solving system problems, and providing on-call support services.


• Help create and maintain all required documentation per established processes and methodologies.


• Perform other duties, project work, etc. as needed.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 8+ years of experience in a data intensive position.


• 3+ years of building solutions in a DevOps first culture.


• Demonstrated Experience delivering Gen AI capabilities in production.


• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related field or equivalent industry experience.


• Strong working knowledge with cloud storage and compute technologies such as Azure SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric, Data Factory, Azure AI Services, Open AI, or related technologies.


• Strong working knowledge with the DevOps skillset including PowerShell, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Containers, Azure Key Vault, Entra, Private Endpoints, or other related technologies.


• Strong understanding of relational database architecture concepts.


• Proficiency working with Windows platforms with concrete knowledge of system administration/internals.


• Proven analysis and problem-solving skills.


• A successful track record of delivering complex business projects on time.


• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).


• Knowledge of reinsurance a plus.


• Knowledge of Gen AI, AI/ML Ops, and mlflow is a plus.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts,employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Thesalary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $130,000 to $150,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.