AI Solutions Architect | Azure Foundry & Agentic AI | Hybrid Tampa

AI Solutions Architect Set the architectural direction for AI across the enterprise. Hands-on technical leader, not a slide-deck architect. Drive what gets built, how it scales, and where AI actually pays off. Location & Compensation Hybrid in Tampa, FL (3-4 days in office). Base Salary 180k 220k (based on experience) + bonus. The Role Own architecture for AI applications built on Azure Foundry and Azure OpenAI. Set patterns and standards for how the team builds cloud-native AI. Partner with data scientists and the R&D group on agentic AI, NLP, and predictive analytics initiatives. Lead Copilot Studio adoption including where not to use it. Architect for security, compliance, and data governance from day one. Mentor developers; review designs; unblock the team. Track the Azure and broader AI landscape and bring back what's worth adopting. Translate business asks into technical reality and vice versa. Tech Stack Azure Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure ML Cognitive Services, Bot Services Copilot Studio, Power Platform Graph API, MS 365 React, Node.js, Python, TypeScript, PowerShell CI/CD, IaC, Git, Agile Skills & Experience 7+ years in software engineering; 3+ in architect or tech lead role. Deep Azure AI experience production systems, not POCs. Track record shipping AI/ML solutions that are still running today. Strong grasp of security and compliance in regulated environments. Can hold a room with engineers and with executives. Solid foundation in DevOps, automated testing, and Git-based delivery. Nice to Have B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field. Experience in regulated industries (legal, financial services, healthcare). Familiarity with agentic AI patterns and multi-model orchestration. Living Talent Company