Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Symphoni HR scores A on the Alion truth index.
We are seeking a seasoned Data & AI Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data and artificial intelligence programs. In this role, you will define target architectures, platform strategies, and governance standards while managing the financial and technical scope of complex solutions. You will act as a key technical advisor, bridging the gap between business requirements and engineering execution within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Our client is a leading global professional services firm operating at the intersection of finance and technology. They provide strategic consulting and advisory services to a diverse range of enterprise clients, helping them navigate complex digital transformations. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to innovation, and high-impact project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end architecture design for enterprise-scale data and AI initiatives.
- Define platform choices, integration patterns, security frameworks, and scalability standards.
- Develop and optimize financial bills of quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates for services and tools.
- Translate complex business and delivery requirements into robust technical designs.
- Communicate architecture decisions, dependencies, and implementation trade-offs to stakeholders.
- Facilitate client workshops and lead solution discussions with clear technical rationale.
- Guide engineering teams through the implementation phase to ensure alignment with the defined architecture.
Requirements
- 8-12 years of relevant experience in data and AI architecture.
- Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks.
- Proficiency in Azure AI services and integration architecture.
- Proven experience in solution estimation and client-facing solutioning.
- Engineering degree or higher qualification.
- Familiarity with Purview, Power BI, and API/event-driven patterns is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of commercial estimation and financial modeling for IT projects.
Skills
Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Azure AI services, architecture design, solution estimation, client-facing solutioning, Purview, Power BI, API/event-driven patterns, commercial estimation

