Microsoft AI and Data Architect designing and delivering scalable data platforms for enterprise clients at AOT Technologies. Lead architecture on AI, data, and cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure.
Responsibilities
Design secure AI and data architectures on Microsoft Azure
Build architecture diagrams, reference architectures, and implementation roadmaps
Guide engineering teams through implementation
Review code, pipelines, infrastructure, and deployment designs
Translate business requirements into AI, data, and cloud-native solution designs
Evaluate technology options and recommend fit-for-purpose patterns
Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Requirements
Minimum 6+ years of hands-on Azure Cloud experience, including:
Azure Kubernetes Service
Azure Container Apps
Azure API Management
Azure Networking
Private endpoints, VNET integration, DNS, firewall, and secure connectivity
Managed identities, Key Vault, RBAC, and enterprise security patterns
Cloud-native application architecture
Monitoring, logging, and production support patterns
Minimum 3+ years of experience with Azure AI services, including:
Azure AI Foundry
Azure OpenAI
AI workflow development
Foundry Agents and/or agentic AI solution design
Semantic Kernel, Autogen or Microsoft Agent Framework
Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture
Azure AI Search
Document Intelligence
Prompt engineering and prompt orchestration
Minimum 3+ years of Microsoft Fabric and data engineering experience, including:
Microsoft Fabric
OneLake
Fabric Lakehouse
Data Engineering workloads
Azure Data Factory and/or Fabric Data Factory pipelines
Medallion architecture: Bronze, Silver, Gold
Power BI integration
Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
Benefits
Salary range of $120K to $150K CAD, commensurate with experience
Flexible remote work environment with optional hybrid collaboration for candidates located in Victoria, BC
Continuous learning and leadership development opportunities
Flexible schedules and generous paid time off
Competitive health, dental, and wellness benefits from Day 1
Employer-sponsored deferred profit-sharing plan
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your work matters
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