Solutions Architect (AI/ML Technologies)

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in AI/ML, Microsoft technologies, and networking, paired with exceptional communication and leadership abilities
• Plan, design, and implement hardware and software solutions that meet business and technical requirements
• Champion structure, processes, and technological standards to support team success
• Navigate changing priorities and evolving business needs, ensuring project objectives are met
• AI/ML Expertise: Strong knowledge of multiple AI/ML technologies and Azure AI solutions
• Technical Proficiency: Development experience in Microsoft environments
• 3+ years of experience with Active Directory (AD), Exchange, and Lync
• Familiarity with IP Networking, WAN routers, LAN switches, and telephony
• Extensive experience with Microsoft platform technologies, including SharePoint, IIS, and SQL
• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• A bachelor's degree (and/or advanced degree)
• Certification in Azure AI or other Microsoft technologies
• Experience with enterprise-level architecture frameworks
• Seniority level Associate

Benefits

• Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more
• Base pay range $72.00/hr - $82.00/hr
• Type: Contract (W2 Only)

Responsibilities

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
• Position Summary: The Solution Architect is responsible for the strategic planning and design of hardware and software solutions to meet evolving business requirements
• This role acts as a key consultant within the organization, leveraging expertise to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions
• Develop architecture proposals and validate feasibility through proofs of concept and mock-ups
• Ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals
• Act as an internal consultant on AI/ML and Microsoft platform technologies
• Technically guide projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with best practices, standards, and business priorities
• Present solution options and recommendations to management and leadership
• Promote teamwork and inclusion, fostering effective communication among project stakeholders
• Build consensus across teams, resolve conflicts, and encourage open dialogue
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving:
• Guide teams through change processes required for the adoption of new technologies
• Proactively identify and address barriers to successful project delivery

Full Description

Solutions Architect (AI/ML Technologies) Bernard Nickels & Associates provided pay range This range is provided by Bernard Nickels & Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $72.00/hr - $82.00/hr

Type: Contract (W2 Only)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 5/31/2025 (with potential for extension)

Location: Tampa, FL (HYBRID position; onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

Position Summary: The Solution Architect is responsible for the strategic planning and design of hardware and software solutions to meet evolving business requirements. This role acts as a key consultant within the organization, leveraging expertise to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in AI/ML, Microsoft technologies, and networking, paired with exceptional communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities:

Architecture and Design:

Plan, design, and implement hardware and software solutions that meet business and technical requirements.

Develop architecture proposals and validate feasibility through proofs of concept and mock-ups.

Ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Technical Leadership:

Act as an internal consultant on AI/ML and Microsoft platform technologies.

Technically guide projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with best practices, standards, and business priorities.

Champion structure, processes, and technological standards to support team success.

Collaboration and Communication:

Present solution options and recommendations to management and leadership.

Promote teamwork and inclusion, fostering effective communication among project stakeholders.

Build consensus across teams, resolve conflicts, and encourage open dialogue.

Adaptability and Problem-Solving:

Navigate changing priorities and evolving business needs, ensuring project objectives are met.

Guide teams through change processes required for the adoption of new technologies.

Proactively identify and address barriers to successful project delivery.

Qualifications (Required):

AI/ML Expertise: Strong knowledge of multiple AI/ML technologies and Azure AI solutions.

Technical Proficiency: Development experience in Microsoft environments.

3+ years of experience with Active Directory (AD), Exchange, and Lync.

Familiarity with IP Networking, WAN routers, LAN switches, and telephony.

Extensive experience with Microsoft platform technologies, including SharePoint, IIS, and SQL.

Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications (Preferred):

A bachelor's degree (and/or advanced degree).

Certification in Azure AI or other Microsoft technologies.

Experience with enterprise-level architecture frameworks.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Contract

Job function Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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