Solution Architect

About US: We are a company that provides innovative, transformative IT services and solutions. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals and exceed their expectations. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our clients and employees. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, and we are always looking for ways to improve our services and solutions. We believe in working collaboratively with our clients and employees to achieve success. DS Technologies Inc is looking for Solution Architect role for one of our premier clients. Job Title: Solution Architect Location: San Francisco, CA/Sacramento, CA/Plano, TX (Onsite) Position Type: Contract Duration: 6 Months USC/GC Only Position Overview: Looking for a seasoned Azure .NET Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and AI-integrated solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role demands a deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, AI/ML technologies, and enterprise-grade .NET development. Key Responsibilities: Architecture Design: Lead the design of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, integrating AI workloads with Azure services. AI Integration: Architect and implement AI solutions using Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI Service, and Azure Cognitive Services. Cloud Infrastructure: Oversee cloud infrastructure modernization, leveraging Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and microservices. Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce Azure security best practices, identity management, and role-based access controls (RBAC). DevOps & CI/CD: Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines for AI and enterprise applications using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. Collaboration: Work closely with AI engineering, data science, and security teams to optimize Azure cloud solutions. Experience: 12–15 years in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-grade SaaS products using the Microsoft stack on Azure. Technical Skills: Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, MVC, and client-side scripting (JavaScript, JQuery, Kendo). Hands-on experience with Azure services including AKS, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure Machine Learning. Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and tools such as Infer.NET and ML.NET. Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303/AZ-304) or equivalent. Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to present ideas and solutions, with analytical abilities to troubleshoot issues. Preferred Qualifications: AI/ML Experience: Exposure to Generative AI technologies and experience in customizing LLM models. Frontend Development: Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React Additional Certifications: AI-102 (Azure AI Engineer Associate), DP-100 (Azure Data Scientist Associate), or Databricks ML Data Scientist Certifications. Azure Solutions Architect