Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Data Platform & Artificial Intelligence Cloud Solution Architect to drive high-priority customer initiatives on the Microsoft Azure Platform. This role involves collaborating with customers and the Core42 field team within our Enterprise accounts segment to design, implement, and support Azure-based data and AI solutions. This is a customer-facing role, owning the overall technical relationship between the customer and Core42's Data, Advanced Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Platform.
Core42 is the UAEs national-scale enabler for cloud and generative AI, combining G42 Groups expertise across multiple technology disciplines into a single platform for public sector and large enterprise transformations. Building on our capabilities as sovereign cloud and HPC specialist, we bring generative AI, cybersecurity, professional and managed services expertise to enable national-scale program deployments across industries.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Development and Design:
Collaborate with sales teams to understand client requirements, business objectives, and pain points.
Understand customers overall data estate, business, and IT priorities to design Data & Analytics solutions that drive business value.
Ensure that solutions exhibit high levels of performance, security, scalability, maintainability, repeatability, reusability, and reliability upon deployment.
Design innovative and customized solutions that address client needs, leveraging existing Azure products or recommending enhancements.Project Management:
Develop and manage project plans, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including product development, implementation, and support, to ensure project milestones are achieved.
Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, including status reports, timelines, and resource allocation.Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and managing client expectations.
Present and demonstrate proposed solutions to clients, addressing their questions and concerns.
Provide ongoing support to clients, ensuring their satisfaction and identifying opportunities for upselling or cross-selling.
Build trusted advisor status and deep relationships across stakeholders (e.g., technical decision-makers, business decision-makers) through an understanding of customer needs and technologies.Solution Proposition:
Collaborate with technical teams to oversee solution propositions, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
Coordinate technical activities to validate the functionality and performance of the solution.
Gather feedback for further improvements.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the proposal process.Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to Azure data and AI solutions.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the solution management lifecycle.
Contribute to the enhancement of existing products or the development of new products based on customer feedback and market demands.Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field.
8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or Business Applications consulting.
Experience delivering large-scale Azure AI Services projects, such as Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Azure Speech, Azure Machine Learning, Generative AI, LLM customization, NLP, MLOps, Evaluation Metrics, Open-source AI frameworks, and AI Infrastructure architecture design.
Experience creating Data & AI Proof of Concepts (PoC) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for customers that lead to production deployments.
What we look for
If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Core42 community.
What working at Core42 offers
Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.
Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.
Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.
Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
