Data & AI Solution Architect

United States (Remote) Full-time Lead / Principal (10+ yrs) Remote Cambay Solutions — a Microsoft Solutions Partner and Great Place to Work®–certified team of 350+ Microsoft specialists — is scaling its AI practice across the Microsoft ecosystem. We help clients move from AI experimentation to production, delivering Copilot agents, generative-AI solutions, and intelligent automation across Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio, Azure AI, and the Power Platform, including regulated and government (GCC High) environments. We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Data & AI Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale data, analytics, and AI solutions. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, translating complex business challenges into scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure AI Services, and Azure OpenAI. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of enterprise Data & AI solutions from strategy through implementation. Architect scalable data lake, lakehouse, data warehouse, and real-time analytics solutions. Design and implement enterprise reporting and business intelligence solutions using Power BI. Lead AI and Generative AI solution architecture utilizing Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, Copilot technologies, and Machine Learning platforms. Define data governance, security, compliance, privacy, and data quality frameworks. Architect data integration, ETL/ELT pipelines, master data management, and enterprise data strategies. Lead technical discovery workshops and translate business requirements into architecture roadmaps and implementation plans. Develop architecture blueprints, solution designs, technical documentation, and deployment strategies. Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, developers, and project teams to ensure successful solution delivery. Establish best practices for scalability, performance, security, reliability, and operational excellence. Support solution reviews, architecture governance, and technical quality assurance activities. Mentor technical teams and contribute to reusable accelerators, frameworks, and delivery methodologies. Stay current with Microsoft’s Data & AI ecosystem, emerging technologies, and industry best practices. Required Qualifications Minimum 12 years of experience in Data, Analytics, Cloud, or Enterprise Technology solutions. At least 7 years of experience in Solution Architecture roles. Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, and Power BI. Proven experience designing enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, lakehouse architectures, and modern analytics platforms. Hands‑on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, Machine Learning, and Generative AI solutions. Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT frameworks, data integration, and data architecture best practices. Experience with data governance, metadata management, security, compliance, and Microsoft Purview. Knowledge of cloud architecture principles, networking, identity management, and enterprise security. Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and consulting skills. Experience leading enterprise‑scale digital transformation and data modernization initiatives. Required Certifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Preferred Qualifications Experience with Microsoft Purview, OneLake, Real‑Time Intelligence, and Data Science workloads. Experience with Azure Machine Learning, MLOps, and AI governance frameworks. Knowledge of Copilot Studio, AI Builder, and intelligent automation solutions. Experience in consulting, managed services, or system integration organizations. Industry experience across Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Insurance, Government, or Professional Services sectors. Additional certifications in Azure, Data, AI, Security, or Enterprise Architecture. About Cambay Solutions Cambay Solutions is a Microsoft Solutions Partner and global digital transformation firm leveraging Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and the Power Platform. We are 3× Great Place to Work®–certified with a 96% employee satisfaction score, and we are actively growing our Microsoft practices across the USA, Canada, India, and UAE. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cambay Solutions LLC