Lead Architect, Enterprise AI Platform

Dayforce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimus is seeking a Solution Architect to own the technical design of the enterprise AI platform on Azure. You will translate target architecture into buildable plans and ensure every workflow uses a shared, governed foundation.

You will define the minimum platform to start first workflows, plan a roadmap for future capabilities, set onboarding and data isolation standards, and integrate with Snowflake, MCP servers, and third-party APIs.

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable enterprise AI platforms.
• Ability to define platform standards and roadmaps.
• Hands-on with Azure-based AI services and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end architecture of the enterprise AI platform on Azure.
• Define the minimum platform to start workflows and roadmap for later capabilities.
• Set standards for onboarding, autonomy, tenancy, and model evaluation.
• Design integrations with core systems, Snowflake, MCP servers and APIs.
• Collaborate with security, compliance and risk teams from day one.
• Review designs and advise on build-versus-buy and vendor choices.
• Work with external partners during initial build and ensure knowledge transfer.

Skills

Azure architecture

Enterprise design

Security & compliance

Data integration

Observability

Tools

Snowflake

MCP servers

APIs integration

Document stores

Job description

Ultimus is seeking a Solution Architect to own the technical design of the enterprise AI platform on Azure. You will translate target architecture into buildable plans and ensure every workflow uses a shared, governed foundation.

You will define the minimum platform to start first workflows, plan a roadmap for future capabilities, set onboarding and data isolation standards, and integrate with Snowflake, MCP servers, and third-party APIs.