Azure Cloud Architect - AI

Req ID: 274547 

 

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

 

We are currently seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to join our team remotely in the United States.

 

We are looking for an experienced cloud architect with a strong background in creating, deploying and hosting language models on public and private cloud.

 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and design AI solutions based on language models.
• Utilize expertise in either OpenAI or Google Vertex to implement state-of-the-art language models.
• Host and deploy language models on-premise using OpenShift and GPU infrastructure.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate AI solutions into enterprise applications.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and contribute to the continuous improvement of our AI solutions.
• Provides guidance on cloud adoption frameworks and methodologies, standards and best practices
• Recommend solution to internal/external stakeholders (director level and above) clearly articulating the pros and cons of various solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentoring for team members and review their deliverables for quality and thoroughness
• Proactively communicate with program/project managers by identifying, mitigate risks, Issues, and assumptions throughout full lifecycle

 

 Basic Qualifications:

• Architect Cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Certification
• 5+ years hands on cloud architecture experience
• 1+ years experience in either Azure OpenAI or Google Vertex

 

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze and operate at various levels of abstraction
• Strong technical architecture skills, enabling workable/realistic solutions
• Commendable interpersonal skills and organizational skills that are required to operate as a leading member of global, distributed teams that deliver quality services
• Ability to rapidly gain knowledge of the organizational structure of the firm to facilitate work with groups outside of the immediate technical team.
• Expected to be well informed of emerging technologies in cloud and their potential application in the customer environment / impact analysis
• Architect Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) as well as Red Hat OpenShift Certifications are highly desirable

 

Preferred Experience:

• Cloud architect with proven experience in architecting and designing technical solutions based on industry standards using IaaS, PaaS and SaaS capabilities.
• Hands-on experience in customization and implementation of modern cloud architecture for maximum flexibility, extensibility, and maintainability using Microsoft Azure.
• Experience in developing and deploying language models, with a focus on LLMs.
• Experience in either Azure OpenAI or Google Vertex for implementing advanced language models.
• Strong expertise in Docker and Kubernetes. Managing high availability and efficient deployment of cloud-native applications.
• Experience with hosting LLMs on-premise using Red Hat OpenShift and GPU infrastructure.
• Experience with GitOps principles and tools, such as Git, Tekton, Flux, or ArgoCD, for managing infrastructure and application deployments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Hands on experience with IaC development and deployment (ARM, blueprints, Terraform, Ansible, etc).

 

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $121,800 to $281,900. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

 

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

 

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