Our client is seeking a Senior AI Solution Architect with a strong focus on Azure and Generative AI (Gen AI) to join their expanding AI transformation program. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, well-funded, and forward-thinking team driving enterprise-level AI initiatives across multiple business areas. You will be at the forefront of designing and delivering production-grade Gen AI solutions using modern AI architectures, frameworks, and tools. This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise, leadership, and stakeholder engagement to shape and implement creative AI strategies and applications. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of end-to-end AI and Gen AI-powered solutions Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern LLM models and orchestration frameworks Architect cloud-native solutions using Azure, leveraging Azure AI Services and Azure Machine Learning Integrate Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Vector Databases (e.G., Azure AI Search, Qdrant) into scalable solutions Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business challenges and craft appropriate AI-based solutions Participate in estimating, planning, and executing solution delivery while overseeing technical implementation Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams, coaching developers, and ensuring engineering best practices Work within Agile environments, leveraging Dev Ops, CI/CD,



and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes) Ideal Candidate Will Have 7+ years of experience in solution architecture (10+ years overall in software/AI engineering roles) Robust hands-on experience with Azure Services and Gen AI platforms (e.G., Azure Open AI, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI) Deep knowledge of LLMs (e.G., GPT-4/5, Chat GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama) Familiarity with orchestration frameworks like Lang Chain, Semantic Kernel Experience in event-driven, microservices-based architectures Strong programming background (e.G., Python) with ability to code when required Experience in software lifecycle tools: Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub, JIRA Knowledge of modern data architectures, including RDBMS and No SQL (e.G., MS SQL, Mongo DB) Experience working with UX principles (personas, user stories, prototyping) Azure or Microsoft certifications are advantageous Excellent communication skills and ability to lead technical conversations with stakeholders What’s in it for you? Join a well-funded AI division within a respected organization Early involvement in projects – shape solutions from inception, not just delivery Access to cutting-edge AI tools and frameworks in a production environment Competitive compensation package and hybrid/flexible working options Be part of an organization committed to digital and AI transformation at scale #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Ai Solution Architect (Calgary)
🏢 Focus Cloud Group
📍 Calgary