Azure AI Solution Architect

EPAM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI Solutions Architect to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative solutions usingAzure AIandAzure OpenAIservices. This role is critical in automating and enhancing system maintenance notifications through AI-driven text generation, classification and validation, contributing to scalable and efficient system performance. You will work across the entire lifecycle of the product, from concept and design to deployment, ensuring seamless integration and continuous improvement.

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Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable and secure cloud-native solutions that leverage Azure AI and OpenAI technologies and services. Oversee the implementation process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices
• Develop automated processes for classification, validation and generating text suggestions using Azure AI
• Integrate AI solutions into existing systems to optimize communication and data processing
• Establish and maintain a CI/CD pipelinefor continuous integration and delivery using Azure DevOps
• Monitor cloud implementations and make recommendations for improvements in terms of performance, cost-efficiency and security
• Ensure that all cloud solutions comply with industry regulations and security standards
• Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and technical requirements. Provide expert guidance and architectural recommendations for cloud modernization, configurations and optimizations
• Leadproof of concept (PoC)initiatives to validate proposed solutions and demonstrate their feasibility. Foster a collaborative environment and ensuring successful project delivery
• Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and technologies. Advocate for innovative Gen-AI cloud solutions that can enhance business performance and provide competitive advantages

• At least 5-7 years of experience working with Microsoft Azure, covering solution design, implementation and management in a cloud environment
• At least 2-3 years of experience with AI/Gen-AI technologies, specifically with Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services
• Extensive experience in architecting, deploying and managing solutions using Azure AIandAzure OpenAIservices
• Deep understanding of Azure architecture, services and best practices
• Strong knowledge ofnatural language processing (NLP)and automated text generation
• Expertise in designingserverless architecturesand integrating AI-driven automation solutions
• Hands-on experience withCI/CD pipelinesandAzure DevOps
• Deep understanding of software development lifecyclesand best practices in cloud environments
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or other relevant Azure certifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; proficient at engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders

• 26 paid holiday days
• Pension plan scheme
• Disability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)
• Long-term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Commuting to work - costs reimbursement
• Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Bike lease
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements