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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Solutions Architect (AI Integration) - SME - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $106,300.0 - $221,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Computer Vision, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Distributed Systems, Middleware, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Named Entity Recognition, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Azure Machine Learning, TypeScript, Unstructured Data, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Backend, Fastapi, Data Layers, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Lineage, Devsecops, Docker, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/737EF03CA2E042BEAC5E28925C328EE4/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree * 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or related technical leadership roles. * Deep expertise with major cloud platforms and hybrid/on-prem environments. * Strong understanding of secure architecture frameworks, including zero trust. * Experience supporting AI/ML workloads and high-performance compute environments. * Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps toolsets. * Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for leadership. Nice to have: * Experience in classified or multi-enclave environments. * Cloud architecture certifications (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP). * Background with AI/ML platforms, data engineering, or HPC systems. * Advanced degree in a related technical field. ## Description * Lead the design of secure cloud and hybrid architectures that support AI workloads and enterprise systems. * Develop technology roadmaps and standards that guide long-term cloud and AI strategy. * Ensure systems across cloud, on-premise, and multi-enclave environments integrate smoothly and securely. * Establish best practices for automation, Infrastructure as Code, and DevSecOps processes. * Support governance for AI models and data to ensure compliance and responsible use. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance performance and security. * Guide modernization and cloud migration efforts across legacy environments. * Advise leadership on technical risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions. What you need: * In-house custom developed application * Advanced AI, GenAI & Multi-Model Engineering * Multi-model and multi-modality orchestration (reasoning, perception, memory, tool execution) * Temporal, spatial, geographic, quantitative, and computer vision AI implementation * Named Entity Recognition (NER), contextual entity extraction, and resolution * Multi-step retrieval and structured output generation * Complex data parsing and streamlined ingestion * Deep source citation and traceable analytic outputs * Data Architecture & ETL * Vector, graph, and multi-database orchestration * Automated ETL pipeline creation, scheduling, and optimization * Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) at the data layer * Provenance and end-to-end data lineage tracking * Schema aligned ingestion and normalization of diverse structured and unstructured data * Enterprise Infrastructure & Cross-Domain Solutions * Air-gapped, hybrid, and on-premise operational environments * Container orchestration and distributed systems management (Kubernetes) * Locally hosted GPU servers and hyperconverged nodes * Multitenant Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) * Application Development & Integration * UI, backend, and middleware engineering (TypeScript, React, Python, FastAPI, LanceDB, lance graph, PostgreSQL, Temporal.io, Docker, Kubernetes) * Integration of reasoning components, retrieval systems, databases, and AI / GenAI services * Use of modern programming languages and frameworks ## Related Videos - [Reference Architecture of AI in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1613-reference-architecture-of-ai-in-the-cloud) - [Intro to FastAPI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/462-intro-to-fastapi) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Architecting the Future: Leveraging AI, Cloud, and Data for Business Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1096-architecting-the-future-leveraging-ai-cloud-and-data-for-business-success) - [Building and Deploying Multi-Agent Systems with ADK and Vertex AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1918-building-and-deploying-multi-agent-systems-with-adk-and-vertex-ai) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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