Azure and AI Platform Architect

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Akkodis is seeking an Azure and AI Platform Architect for a Contract position with a client located in Grand Rapids, MI (Hybrid).

Pay Range: $70/hr - $85/hr, The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Description:

We are seeking a multifaceted Azure Platform Architect who combines deep hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure administration, data architectures, and knowledge of AI platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and administer Azure services, including Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse, Cosmos DB, Function Apps, SQL DB, ADLS Gen2, and Azure Fabric.
• Define and implement enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure for data lakes and microservices, including performance monitoring, alerting, and code lifecycle management.
• Design and automate infrastructure provisioning through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to support CI/CD pipelines.
• Architect and implement AI platforms that support machine learning, deep learning, and data science workflows.
• Evaluate and integrate AI tools and frameworks, ensuring compatibility with enterprise systems and scalability requirements.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops, Security, and Infrastructure teams to enforce secure and compliant development and deployment practices.
• Drive enterprise governance initiatives, ensuring SLA adherence and resilient infrastructure (backup, DR, monitoring).

Primary Skills:

• Azure infrastructure administration with strong hands-on knowledge in Databricks, Synapse, Data Factory, Cosmos DB, Function Apps, SQL DB, ADLS Gen2, and Git.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, or similar).
• Coding proficiency in Python or Scala; scripting knowledge with Power Shell or Bash is a plus.
• Solid grasp of data architecture, APIs, and microservices.
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and infrastructure testing practices.
• Good understanding of AI and ML platform architecture and relevant frameworks.

Secondary Skills (Good to Have):

• Exposure to Azure Dev Ops, Power BI, APIM, Logic Apps, and AI/ML tooling.
• Experience with data governance, platform monitoring, disaster recovery, and scalability optimization.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Anirudh Srivastava at  or anirud

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law;

and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Job function
  
  Information Technology
• Industries Retail

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