Microsoft AI and Data Architect

Do you enjoy the challenge of translating complex business problems into elegant AI and data architectures?

Do you bring both the big-picture thinking of a solutions architect and the hands-on instincts of someone who has actually built and shipped at scale?

Are you ready to move beyond maintaining existing systems and take ownership of designing the AI and data platforms that enterprises will rely on for years to come?

AOT Technologies is seeking a Microsoft AI and Data Architect to join our team and help design and deliver scalable, modern data platforms for enterprise and public sector clients.

About AOT

We7re on a mission to help enterprises and governments bring their ideas to life.

As a boutique consulting firm, we partner with enterprises, startups, and governments to solve complex, mission-critical challenges. Our expertise spans business process management, automation and AI, cloud, and application development. Our teams are collaborative, our leadership is transparent, and our work is impactful.

Alongside our consulting practice, we7re product builders: our flagship platform, formsflow.ai, is a low-code solution that simplifies complex form creation, approvals, and workflow automation, helping organizations move faster without sacrificing quality or compliance. Under the SLED360 umbrella, we deliver products and services tailored to the unique needs of state and local governments and the education sector, from modern case management to digital services. Our product offerings reflect our entrepreneurial spirit and firsthand experience solving real-world problems with scalable, human-centered technology.

As we expand into new markets and scale our solutions, there7s never been a better time to join AOT.

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft AI and Data Architect to design, build, and lead enterprise-grade AI, data, and cloud-native solutions using the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. You will:

• Design secure AI and data architectures on Microsoft Azure
• Build architecture diagrams, reference architectures, and implementation roadmaps
• Guide engineering teams through implementation
• Review code, pipelines, infrastructure, and deployment designs
• Translate business requirements into AI, data, and cloud-native solution designs
• Evaluate technology options and recommend fit-for-purpose patterns
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Who You Are

You are a senior technical leader who can work with business stakeholders, architects, data engineers, AI engineers, DevOps teams, and security teams to deliver scalable, secure, and production-ready AI and data platforms. You have strong hands-on experience across Azure Cloud, Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Services, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Engineering, and modern AI application architecture.

Must-Have Skills

1. Azure Cloud Architecture

Minimum 6+ years of hands-on Azure Cloud experienc** e**, including:

• Azure Kubernetes Service
• Azure Container Apps
• Azure API Management
• Azure Networking
• Private endpoints, VNET integration, DNS, firewall, and secure connectivity
• Managed identities, Key Vault, RBAC, and enterprise security patterns
• Cloud-native application architecture
• Monitoring, logging, and production support patterns

2. Azure AI Foundry and Azure AI Services

Minimum 3+ years of experience with Azure AI services , including:

• Azure AI Foundry
• Azure OpenAI
• AI workflow development
• Foundry Agents and/or agentic AI solution design
• Semantic Kernel, Autogen or Microsoft Agent Framework
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture
• Azure AI Search
• Document Intelligence
• Prompt engineering and prompt orchestration

3. Microsoft Fabric and Data Engineering

Minimum 3+ years of Microsoft Fabric and data engineering experience , including:

• Microsoft Fabric
• OneLake
• Fabric Lakehouse
• Data Engineering workloads
• Azure Data Factory and/or Fabric Data Factory pipelines
• Medallion architecture: Bronze, Silver, Gold
• Power BI integration

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

What We Offer

• Salary range of $120K to $150K CAD, commensurate with experience
• Flexible remote work environment with optional hybrid collaboration for candidates located in Victoria, BC
• Continuous learning and leadership development opportunities
• Flexible schedules and generous paid time off
• Competitive health, dental, and wellness benefits from Day 1
• Employer-sponsored deferred profit-sharing plan
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your work matters

Apply Now

If you7re passionate about designing scalable, modern data and AI architectures and want to lead impactful work across enterprise and public sector clients, apply today – we7re hiring now and excited to meet you.

We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply, even if they don7t meet 100% of the listed criteria. We are seeking candidates with diverse career experiences for this position. If you7re passionate about impacting the tech industry and eager to contribute your expertise, we invite you to apply!

Please note that selected candidates must provide official email references from direct project leads or reporting managers and project details including client company name, duration, role, and responsibilities.

Closing date: Open until filled

Salary Range

$120,000—$150,000 CAD

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