Senior Data & AI Architect — Azure & GenAI (Hybrid/Remote)

Aon; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; 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

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.