Architect, Data & AI

About the job

Overview Microsoft Industry Solutions - Global Center Innovation and Delivery Center (GCID) delivers end-to-end solutions by enabling accelerated adoption and productive use of Microsoft technologies. An organization of well over 1000+ exceptional people, GCID presents a great opportunity for highly skilled services professionals to make a foray into consulting, solution development and delivery roles. The Architect is a senior leader responsible for the successful technical execution and delivery of complex client projects across diverse domains. This role acts as a strategic anchor between clients, leadership team, delivery managers, project managers, and delivery team(s). In the AI-first GCID organization, Architects are expected to embed AI-native thinking into delivery models, ensuring solutions are intelligent, scalable, and aligned with business outcomes. Responsibilities AI-First Delivery Leadership • Embed AI-first mindset into delivery workflows, leveraging automation and intelligent orchestration where applicable. • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring solutions are scalable, robust, and aligned with client business outcomes. • Drive engineering excellence through reusable components, accelerators, and scalable architecture. • Oversee technical execution across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to best practices, quality standards, and compliance requirements. • Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to define strategies, delivery plans, milestones, and risk mitigation approaches. • Act as a technical point of contact for clients, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions. • Ensure delivery models are optimized for modern AI-native execution, including integration of automation and intelligent processes. • Ability to step into at‑risk projects, quickly assess issues, and establish a credible path to recovery or exit. Engineering Excellence • Promote high-quality architecture and ensure integrity and performance across delivery. • Establish secure coding, test-driven development, observability, and performance standards as defaults. • Support ongoing learning and certifications to stay current. • Advance adoption of modern methodologies like Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD for scalable solutions. Cultivate technical rigor, innovation, and accountability within the team. Innovation & Thought Leadership • Apply AI-driven design for user-focused solutions that support business, architecture, and delivery goals. • Assess modern technologies to guide strategy. • Drive innovation in delivery methods and reusable tools to boost efficiency. Promote best practices and continuous improvement across teams. Client Engagement & Solutioning • Engage with clients to assess their needs and provide guidance throughout projects. Additionally, assist pre-sales teams by preparing estimates, demonstrating products, and developing proposals. • Maintain strong client relationships to ensure ongoing satisfaction and deliver value. Team Management & Mentorship • Lead cross-functional teams to encourage learning, collaboration, and technical excellence. Review work, give feedback, and support team members' growth. Quality & Compliance • Ensure secure, compliant, and reliable solution delivery through secure coding, test driven development, observability, design reviews, and quality gates across all engagements. Other • Embody our culture and values.