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SCAN · 1 month ago

AI & Cloud Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$148K/yr - $255K/yr

SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. The AI & Cloud Architect will define and govern the architecture that powers SCAN’s AI and automation capabilities, ensuring that every AI and cloud solution is built on secure and reusable patterns.

Elder CareHealth CareHome Health CareMedical

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define the end-to-end reference architecture for AI and data/storage systems across Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Services, Azure AI Search, Azure Databricks/Fabric, and Snowflake

Design integration blueprints for RAG workflows, data pipelines, agentic frameworks, and our enterprise GPT solution

Establish standards for model deployment, versioning, prompt management, and telemetry within Azure AI Foundry

Build and maintain scalable cloud environments for model training, evaluation, and inference

Oversee vector database design (Azure AI Search or equivalent) and integration with Snowflake/Fabric data hubs

Implement high-availability, cost-optimized compute and storage strategies for AI workloads

Partner with IT Security to ensure alignment with HIPAA, Responsible AI, and internal compliance requirements

Design pipelines and event-driven architectures using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and API Management

Automate ingestion and evaluation processes for Document Intelligence, AI Search, and other Azure AI Services

Integrate monitoring, audit, and feedback loops to ensure operational transparency and continuous improvement

Lead architecture reviews and guide solution teams to adhere to Responsible AI and data-management standards

Define metadata, lineage, and model registry conventions for consistent tracking and reuse

Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to align technical designs with strategic outcomes

Serve as a key contributor to the AI Architecture Review Board and cloud optimization initiatives

Evaluate emerging Azure and open-source technologies to extend SCAN’s AI capabilities (e.g., Foundry SDKs, agent frameworks, vector databases, knowledge graphs)

Prototype new integration patterns for multi-agent collaboration, knowledge management, and semantic data discovery

Coach engineers on architectural best practices and help shape the long-term technical roadmap

Qualification

Azure AI FoundryAzure AI ServicesCloud architecture designMLOpsData governanceModel registriesKnowledge graphsCollaborationLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

Proficiency in Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Services (Language, Vision, Speech, Content Understanding), Azure AI Search, Azure ML, Databricks, and Fabric

Familiarity with model registries, MLOps, and deployment frameworks (CI/CD, containers, APIs)

Proven ability to design scalable, secure, and modular cloud architectures for AI and data workloads

Strong understanding of network design, IAM, data governance, and enterprise integration patterns

Knowledge of LLM architectures, retrieval-augmented generation, embedding pipelines, and evaluation frameworks

Experience enabling RAG and multi-agent applications through Azure AI Foundry and related SDKs

Understanding of data modeling, knowledge graphs, and semantic search design

Ability to define data contracts, metadata taxonomies, and lineage tracking for AI solutions

Demonstrated commitment to secure, auditable, and explainable AI design

Familiarity with healthcare data standards (HIPAA, CMS, PHI/PII protection) and SCAN's Responsible AI framework

Adept at influencing cross-functional stakeholders and translating architecture into actionable guidance

Comfortable working in a fast-evolving environment balancing experimentation with operational rigor

Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences

Benefits

An annual employee bonus program

Robust Wellness Program

Generous paid-time-off (PTO)

11 paid holidays per year, 1 floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days

Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match

Robust employee recognition program

Tuition reimbursement

Company

SCAN

About SCAN Keeping Seniors Healthy and Independent–that’s been our mission for more than 40 years.

Founded in 1977

Long Beach, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.thescangroup.org/

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