Azure Solution/Data Architect

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy.

NTT DATA's Client is seeking an experienced Azure Solution/Data Architect with strong expertise in AI-driven and agentic systems to design and implement scalable cloud and data solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern data platforms combined with experience in Generative AI, LLMs, and autonomous AI agents, enabling intelligent, self-orchestrating business workflows and decision systems.

Day to Day job Duties: (what this person will do on a daily/weekly basis)
 

• Design end-to-end cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure services.
• Architect AI-enabled and agentic solutions that can autonomously perform tasks, orchestrate workflows, and make decisions.
• Define architecture patterns for integrating LLMs, APIs, and enterprise systems.
• Ensure scalability, fault tolerance, and cost efficiency.
• Design and implement AI agent frameworks using tools such as:
• Azure OpenAI Service
• Semantic Kernel / LangChain
• Copilot frameworks
• Build multi-agent systems capable of:
• Task planning and execution
• Tool usage and orchestration
• Context-aware decision-making
• Develop RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) pipelines using vector databases (Azure AI Search, Cosmos DB, etc.).
• Integrate AI agents with enterprise data platforms and business applications.
• Ensure responsible AI practices, guardrails, and governance.
• Work with Azure services including:
• Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Databricks
• Azure AI Services / Azure OpenAI
• Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)
• Azure SQL / Cosmos DB
• Set up CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions.

Basic Qualifications: (what are the skills required to this job with minimum years of experience on each)

• 8+ years of strong expertise in Microsoft Azure.
• 8+ years experience in data architecture and distributed systems.
• 5+ years experience with:
• Azure Data Factory / Synapse / Databricks
• Data modeling techniques (Dimensional, Data Vault)
• 5+ years' experience building AI-powered or agentic applications.
• Strong understanding of:
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Prompt engineering
• RAG architecture
• 5+ years' Experience with:
• Azure OpenAI / OpenAI APIs
• LangChain / Semantic Kernel
• Vector databases (Azure AI Search, Pinecone, etc.)
• Knowledge of multi-agent orchestration patterns and tool integration.
• 5+ years' experience in Python, SQL (mandatory)
• Familiarity with REST APIs and SDK integrations.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to translate business problems into AI-driven solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Certifications (AZ-305, DP-203, AI-102).
• Experience delivering GenAI / Copilot / enterprise AI solutions.
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for Canada-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is $80-$90/hour. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all Canada 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 is eligible for NTT DATA's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Discount Perks.

About NTT DATA Services:

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($x - x/hourly ). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 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.