Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Overview We are seeking an Azure-focused AI / Data Platform Architect to support an organization in the early stages of its AI adoption. This engagement will start with an initial ~100-hour assessment to evaluate the current Azure AI environment, define a practical path forward, and recommend architecture and tooling. Based on that assessment, there is a strong possibility of extending the engagement to execute and implement the recommended solutions. This role requires someone who can operate both consultatively and hands-on, not a strategy-only resource. Key Responsibilities Initial Assessment * Evaluate current Azure AI environment, tools, and capabilities * Review existing architecture, integrations, and deployment approaches * Identify gaps between experimentation and production readiness * Provide recommendations for platform direction, tooling, and architecture * Define a practical roadmap for implementation Implementation & Execution * Support setup of AI environments, sandboxes, and initial use cases * Assist with deployments and prototypes * Establish repeatable implementation patterns * Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and data teams * Help operationalize AI solutions within the enterprise Required Experience * Strong hands-on experience within Microsoft Azure * Experience with Azure AI Services and/or Azure OpenAI * Databricks experience within Azure environments * Experience deploying AI/ML solutions into production * Ability to balance architecture, assessment, and hands-on implementation * Comfortable working in evolving, less-defined environments Preferred Experience * Copilot or conversational AI exposure * Agentic AI experience * API and integration architecture * Enterprise governance and scalability considerations Ideal Candidate * Has personally built and deployed Azure AI platforms * Able to assess current state and recommend practical next steps * Strong mix of architecture and hands-on execution * Experience moving AI initiatives from POC to production * Comfortable stepping into ambiguous environments and helping shape direction * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com . Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™
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