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Alongside this, you will lead the solutioning, architecture, and delivery of large, complex agentic AI solutions for clients using the latest Microsoft technologies. \nThis role combines deep hands-on technical expertise with strong architectural leadership. You will influence Avanade’s technical direction in agentic AI, build capability across teams, and work closely with senior client stakeholders to shape requirements, define architectures, and deliver high-impact solutions.\nRole Responsibilities\n1. Shaping Capability and Community\nAct as a technical leader within the AI & Data practice, mentoring architects and senior engineers. \nStay ahead of Microsoft’s AI roadmap and emerging agentic patterns, translating these into practical guidance. \nHelp shape and grow Avanade’s Agentic AI community by establishing best practices, architectural patterns, standards, and reusable assets. \nContribute to thought leadership, internal enablement, and the evolution of Avanade’s agentic AI offerings. \n2. 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As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!\nWe work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. 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