Data & AI Architect

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure AI & Data services: Azure Machine Learning, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Functions.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks: Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow, notebooks, and job orchestration.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
• Experience with MLOps tools and practices: CI/CD, model versioning, monitoring, and retraining.
• Deep understanding of data architecture, feature stores, and real-time inference.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and API development for model serving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions using Azure services (Azure ML, Synapse, Data Lake, etc.) and Databricks.
• Lead technical design sessions and guide teams on best practices for scalable and secure AI solutions.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate business problems into AI solutions.
• Design and implement MLOps pipelines for model training, deployment, monitoring, and governance.
• Optimize data pipelines and feature engineering workflows using Spark and Delta Lake on Databricks.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and governance standards.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies and frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $160,000 - $170,000 a year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE