> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4004579-ai-ai-platform-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4004579-ai-ai-platform-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI / AI Platform Architect - **Company:** HCL GLOBAL - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Azure Machine Learning, Software Deployment, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, IT Architecture, Model Validation, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, AI Platforms, Machine Learning Operations, AIOps, Databricks - **Published:** October 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/076e0505-a1c9-4fe6-91c5-5c3d6dda15dc/ai-ai-platform-architect ## About the Role The candidate should have recent hands-on experience developing and deploying production-ready AI solutions and should be able to help teams accelerate the adoption of applied AI practices. Essential Skills * Hands-on Python engineering and production AI/ML development. * Strong experience with Databricks and MLflow. * Experience with Azure AI Foundry is preferred. * Strong understanding of RAG and LLM application architecture. * Experience designing and implementing Agentic AI patterns and tool-based workflows. * Experience with LLM and model evaluation frameworks. * Ability to design and develop reusable AI accelerators, templates, and reference implementations. * Experience with AI Ops and production AI deployment practices. * Strong understanding of reusable AI skills, components, and frameworks. * Ability to work hands-on with engineering teams and contribute to production implementations., * Experience with Azure AI services and cloud-based AI platforms. * Experience building production-grade AI/ML applications. * Knowledge of AI governance, security, and responsible AI practices. * Experience with CI/CD and cloud deployment for AI applications. * Strong problem-solving and communication skills. ## Description * Define AI architecture, technical direction, and implementation patterns. * Develop and deploy reusable AI acceleration frameworks and components. * Design and implement RAG and LLM-based applications. * Develop Agentic AI solutions and tool-based workflows. * Establish evaluation strategies and frameworks for LLMs and AI models. * Promote AI Ops practices for monitoring, evaluation, deployment, and production support. * Build reusable templates, skills, components, and reference architectures. * Collaborate closely with engineering teams to implement applied AI solutions. * Help teams improve development speed, scalability, and production readiness. * Drive the adoption of modern applied AI engineering practices.