Enterprise Application AI Architect

We are seeking a skilled professional for a 6-month hybrid position located in Houston, TX. The role involves working 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week, with an immediate start date. The candidate will be responsible for modernizing legacy applications, designing AI solutions, and establishing integration and data architectures., * Application Modernization & Cloud Transformation: Assess and modernize legacy applications using cloud-native architecture patterns.

• Design and implement scalable solutions using Azure PaaS services and Gemini Enterprise for CX.
• Lead migration of on-premises applications and services to Microsoft Azure.
• Transform monolithic applications into microservices and API-driven architectures.
• Develop modernization roadmaps aligned to business goals and customer experience objectives.
• Establish architectural standards, governance, security, and operational best practices.
• AI & Generative AI Solutions: Design and implement AI-enabled business capabilities using Gemini Enterprise for CX, Azure AI Services, and Azure OpenAI.
• Develop Generative AI solutions including enterprise copilots, intelligent assistants, document intelligence, and knowledge management systems.
• Integration & Data Architecture: Design enterprise integration solutions using Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Event Hubs.
• Enable hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Architect real-time and batch synchronization solutions across enterprise applications.
• DevSecOps & Platform Engineering: Establish CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Embed security and compliance controls throughout the software development lifecycle.

• 10 years of experience in software engineering, architecture, and enterprise application delivery.
• 5 years of hands-on Azure/Google cloud architecture experience.
• 3 years of experience designing and implementing AI/Generative AI solutions.
• Proven success leading large-scale application modernization and cloud transformation initiatives., * Experience delivering customer-facing digital platforms and enterprise integration solutions.