AI Solutions Architect

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Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The AI Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing AI solutions using existing leading models, particularly within the Microsoft ecosystem. This role focuses on building solutions based on fabric data models and technical documentation to address specific business use cases. The AI Solutions Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI technologies into existing systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of the company.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Senior AI Solutions Architect

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

DATA ANALYTICS AND ENGINEERING FAMILY – CORE

• Understands business needs and gathers requirements to design AI solutions that address specific use cases.
• Builds AI solutions using existing leading models, particularly within the Microsoft ecosystem, such as Azure Cognitive Services and Microsoft Fabric.
• Develops and maintains scalable AI architectures based on fabric data models and technical documentation.
• Integrates AI solutions into existing systems and workflows, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
• Collaborates with data engineers, data analysts, and stakeholders to ensure successful deployment of AI solutions.
• Applies best practices in AI to optimize solutions for performance, scalability, and security.
• Ensures data quality and integrity by working with data teams to utilize existing data models effectively.
• Provides training and technical guidance to peers and clients on the implementation and use of AI solutions.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in AI tools and technologies within the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Conveys complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Designs AI solutions that leverage pre-built models and services to meet business objectives.
• Develops and customizes AI applications using existing AI frameworks and APIs.
• Works with technical documents and fabric data models to implement AI functionalities.
• Ensures AI solutions comply with data privacy laws and company policies.
• Optimizes AI solutions based on user feedback and performance metrics.
• Mentors junior engineers and shares knowledge on best practices in AI solution development.
• Facilitates continuous improvement by recommending enhancements to existing AI solutions.
• Participates in the implementation of best practices surrounding AI solution development and administration.
• Identifies user trends based on analytics to determine future AI application changes.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to make specific and actionable recommendations based on research findings, business needs, and technical limitations.

Influencing Others

• Inspires a sense of team in the work environment.
• Utilizes communication and conflict resolution skills to help foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude, maintaining composure under pressure.
• Encourages and motivates team performance and productivity in support of the supervisor’s direction and leadership.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally to obtain information or solve problems in support of the team’s goals.
• Demonstrates positive approaches to adapting to change. Supports corporate and department change initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to provide mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage deadlines.
• Ability to drive change through innovation and process improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive audiences and deliver results through influence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in AI tools and services within the Microsoft ecosystem (e.g., Azure Cognitive Services, Microsoft Fabric).
• Understanding of fabric data models and ability to build solutions based on them.
• Experience with data integration and working with technical documentation.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, especially within notebook environments.
• Understanding of AI ethics, data privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to evaluate data against expected results with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to connect to multiple data sets and transform data to support AI solutions.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence information technology, information systems, computer engineering, or related field (Required).
• Master’s degree (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in AI solution development using existing models (Preferred)
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft AI tools and services (Preferred)
• 5+ years of experience with data models and integration (Preferred)

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• May require periods of travel
• Normal office environment
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

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