Senior Azure AI Architect (Contract)

Job Description

Role Overview

FS Studio is seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a scalable, end-to-end architecture for a client’s next-generation application. This role will encompass API integration, frontend UI development (Angular), backend services, and FTP-based artifact storage—all while ensuring seamless integration with legacy systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-native architectures, system integration, and cross-functional solution planning.Responsibilities:Technical Architecture & Leadership

Lead the overall technical design strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.

Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to design scalable and maintainable architecture.Solution & Integration Design

Define the end-to-end system architecture including data models, API strategy, backend services, and AI components.

Analyze feasibility and constraints, providing actionable recommendations and architectural trade-offs.

Ensure seamless integration with existing systems, with clear mapping and transformation strategies for data flows.Document & Data Management

Develop a strategy for secure, efficient PDF/document storage and retrieval.

Create a high-level plan for data migration with minimal impact on live operations.Backlog and Delivery Development

Contribute to the technical backlog, identifying dependencies and phasing strategies.

Work closely with project management to prioritize features and tasks aligned with key milestones.Future phase planning:

Assess technical readiness for future phases, identifying risks and dependencies.

Provide architectural guidance to inform roadmap planning and system scalability.Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Solution or Systems Architect for complex applications

Expertise in cloud architecture (Azure preferred)

Strong background in API design, data modeling, and system integration

Understanding of AI/ML concepts (NLP, indexing, search, and AI Foundry tools)

Experience with document management strategies

Solid understanding of non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security)

Hands-on development experience with:

Angular (frontend)

Python

JavaScript / Node.jsPreferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with legacy system modernization

Experience with FTP-based or other file-based artifact storage and access patterns

Exposure to enterprise-level data migration strategies

Full-time