Arbitration Forums, Inc. · 2 months ago
MS Azure Data and AI Solution Architect
United States
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$61/hr - $94/hr
8+ years expArbitration Forums, Inc. is a company that values a Leadership Brand culture emphasizing trust and accountability. The Microsoft Azure Data and AI Solution Architect will design, develop, and implement data and AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage and optimize the Azure data and AI ecosystem.
Financial ServicesInsuranceNon Profit
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and integrate Azure services such as Azure Data Fabric, Azure Data Factory, OneLake, Purview Unified Catalog, AI Foundry, Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, Power BI, Power Automate, and application services to deliver high quality data and AI products to our members
Generate and spearhead the execution of a multi-year implementation roadmap for the Azure data and AI ecosystem that includes individual components and their integration to create a continuum to support AF’s AI-powered solutions
Optimize the Azure data and AI ecosystem to iteratively support growing complexity and more sophisticated operations as new use cases and AI solutions are identified and delivered
Ensure that Azure-based data and AI solutions include embedded metrics to understand performance and aid in maintenance and support activities
Operate and administer AF’s data and AI Azure ecosystem to ensure that best practices are utilized and alignment of AF’s operating, security and compliance polices are observed
Manage the Azure data and AI ecosystem costs, working with stakeholders to identify and set budgets for Azure services, and monitoring consumption and licensing for Azure data and AI products and services
Orchestrate the utilization of Azure AI suite of products and services to support best practices in the development, testing, integration, and deployment of AI models and algorithms
Coordinate with data engineers and teams, AI engineers and developers, application and infrastructure teams, and data governance and security teams to ensure that deployed AI-powered solutions are ready for hand off to support teams, ensuring knowledge transfer is adequate for the successful maintenance and support of AI solutions
Identify and resolve technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications, providing timely support and solutions
Work closely with IT, data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data team members
Stay updated on Azure cloud products and services as well as best practices, making recommendations for continuous improvement
Support data observability and AI explainability efforts to ensure the data continuum and enforce governance standards
Other duties assigned by manager or project needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud architecture, defining end to end ecosystems to support advanced analytics and AI solutions
Proven experience as a solutions architect in a cloud environment
In-depth knowledge of Azure data services (e.g., Azure Fabric, Azure Data Factory, OneLake, Data warehouse), AI services (AI Foundry, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, etc.), Azure Application and Integration Services (API Management, Application Gateway, Power Automate)
Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts
Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
Strong knowledge of data governance, data security, and compliance practices
Experience with data catalogs and lineage plotting tools
Deep understanding of AI models lifecycles, from initial data sourcing to deployment and production model upkeep
Working knowledge and proficiency in the development of implementation and adoption plans for composable AI offerings, including documentation of configuration requirements
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff
Preferred
Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate) are a plus
Auto Insurance claims industry experience preferred
Company
Arbitration Forums, Inc.
Founded by the insurance industry in 1943, Arbitration Forums (AF) is a membership-driven, not-for-profit organization that exists to effectively and efficiently serve its over 5,100 members' recovery and resolution needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathleen Mahne
President & CEO
Recent News
2024-12-17
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