Accenture

Accenture

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Data Architect

Posted Sep 20, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
AI & Data AI Solutions Architecture
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Kolkata
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Education
15 years full time education

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Role Summary

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The Azure AI Foundry Architect/Tech Lead will lead the design, deployment, and governance of Agentic AI solutions on Microsoft Azure AI Foundry. The role supports scalable orchestration, observability, security, compliance, and enterprise adoption of AI systems while collaborating with technical and business teams.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the Architect for Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and Agentic AI.
  • Design and deploy Agentic AI solutions using orchestration, pipelines, and observability in Azure AI Foundry.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to drive AI adoption.
  • Ensure AI workloads meet enterprise security, compliance, and governance requirements.
  • Lead and mentor teams and make architecture and solution design decisions with cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor solution performance, optimize pipelines, and facilitate workshops and training on Azure AI Foundry, orchestration, and governance.

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Qualifications

Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and Agentic AI Architecture; minimum 7 years of experience in Microsoft Azure PaaS; minimum 5 years hands-on experience in Azure AI/ML technologies; experience designing and deploying AI pipelines on Microsoft Azure; knowledge of Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, OpenAI, Synapse, and Logic Apps; understanding of AI governance, observability, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements; ability to optimize large-scale AI workloads for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

Required

  • Microsoft Azure AI Foundry
  • Agentic AI Architecture
  • Microsoft Azure PaaS
  • Azure AI/ML technologies
  • AI governance, observability, and compliance frameworks
  • AI pipelines on Microsoft Azure
  • Azure Machine Learning
  • Cognitive Services

Preferred

  • Microsoft BOT Framework
  • Azure OpenAI Service

Original job description

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Project Role : Data Architect
Project Role Description : Define the data requirements and structure for the application. Model and design the application data structure, storage and integration.
Must have skills : Microsoft Foundry
Good to have skills : Microsoft BOT Framework, Azure OpenAI Service
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As an Azure AI Foundry Architect/ Tech Lead, you will lead the design, deployment, and governance of Agentic AI solutions on Microsoft Azure AI Foundry. You will ensure scalable orchestration, observability, and compliance across AI projects while driving innovation in enterprise-grade AI adoption. Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will collaborate with multiple teams to deliver secure, efficient, and responsible AI systems, while providing technical leadership and enabling organizational transformation through Microsoft s AI ecosystem.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Serve as the Architect for Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and Agentic AI .
Design and deploy Agentic AI solutions leveraging orchestration, pipelines, and observability in Azure AI Foundry.
Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to drive AI adoption.
Ensure AI workloads meet enterprise security, compliance, and governance requirements.
Lead and mentor teams, ensuring accountability and high-quality delivery.
Partner with cross-functional teams to make key architecture and solution design decisions.
Provide scalable solutions for multi-team AI initiatives across the enterprise.
Facilitate workshops and training to upskill teams on Azure AI Foundry, orchestration, and governance.
Monitor solution performance, optimize pipelines, and align outcomes with business goals.


Professional & Technical Skills:
Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and Agentic AI Architecture (minimum 5 years hands-on experience in Azure AI/ML technologies)
Strong understanding of AI governance, observability, and compliance frameworks.
Experience designing and deploying AI pipelines on Microsoft Azure.
Deep knowledge of Azure ecosystem (Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, OpenAI, Synapse, Logic Apps, etc.).
Ability to analyze large-scale AI workloads and optimize for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for enterprise AI adoption.


Additional Information:
The candidate should have minimum 7 years of experience in Microsoft Azure PaaS, minimum 5 years hands-on experience in Azure AI/ML technologies
A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com 

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Accenture

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Accenture is a global professional services company that specializes in providing consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. With a diverse range of industries served, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, Accenture leverages advanced technologies and data analytics to help organizations improve their performance and drive innovation. Committed to sustainable progress, the company emphasizes its dedication to inclusivity, digital transformation, and building a more sustainable future for its clients and communities. With a presence in over 120 countries, Accenture is known for its expertise in integrating cutting-edge solutions that address complex business challenges.