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Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

As a Cloud SOlutioins Architect manager in AI Business Solutions area you will the CSA's in the Customer Success Unit team in RSA to drive consumption and usage excellence in Workforce AI, Business Process Application and Low Code.

Responsibilities

• You will deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring, living Microsoft’s values and culture and be responsible for attracting and retaining great people.
• You will drive your team to provide thought leadership in identifying trends and proactively proposing solutions that drive transformative delivery across customers/partners. You also ensure adherence to Microsoft standards and recommended practices by setting expectations for the team around methodology and governance to ensure that the team identifies, communicates, and minimizes business and technical risks.
• You will drive awareness across all levels of the organization of customer/partner challenges, industry trends, and competitor architectures to allow team members to engage with customers/partners, demonstrate Microsoft's value, and develop counter strategy.
• Additionally, you will accelerate innovation by coaching teams on building and/or modifying intellectual properties (IPs) rooted in domain expertise and/or industry acumen.
• Finally, you will model how to engage constructively and transparently with the technical and/or business community locally and globally.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 10+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
• OR equivalent experience
• 5+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, technical architect managers, and/or people managers
  

Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 15+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 12+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
• OR equivalent experience
• 8+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external) or 8+ years experience leading technical projects, teams, or functions.
• Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications)
• 8+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, technical architect managers, and/or people managers
  

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
As a Cloud SOlutioins Architect manager in AI Business Solutions area you will the CSA's in the Customer Success Unit team in RSA to drive consumption and usage excellence in Workforce AI, Business Process Application and Low Code.
**Responsibilities**
+ You will deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring, living Microsoft's values and culture and be responsible for attracting and retaining great people.
+ You will drive your team to provide thought leadership in identifying trends and proactively proposing solutions that drive transformative delivery across customers/partners. You also ensure adherence to Microsoft standards and recommended practices by setting expectations for the team around methodology and governance to ensure that the team identifies, communicates, and minimizes business and technical risks.
+ You will drive awareness across all levels of the organization of customer/partner challenges, industry trends, and competitor architectures to allow team members to engage with customers/partners, demonstrate Microsoft's value, and develop counter strategy.
+ Additionally, you will accelerate innovation by coaching teams on building and/or modifying intellectual properties (IPs) rooted in domain expertise and/or industry acumen.
+ Finally, you will model how to engage constructively and transparently with the technical and/or business community locally and globally.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 10+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
+ OR equivalent experience
+ 5+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, technical architect managers, and/or people managers
**Preferred Qualifications (PQs)**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 15+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
+ OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 12+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
+ OR equivalent experience
+ 8+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external) or 8+ years experience leading technical projects, teams, or functions.
+ Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications)
+ 8+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, technical architect managers, and/or people managers
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

Domain Advisor Senior Specialist - Cloud Architecture & Advisory (CAA)

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choosefrom.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Change has always been part of business, but today’s environment forces us to deal with change – both good and bad – faster than ever before. New technologies are changing how we live and work, and COVID, climate change and geopolitical tensions expose how fragile our world is. Only companies that can adapt quickly will thrive. You need to work more agile, more intelligently, more efficiently to point out new ways. And doing so takes more than just a technical migration to the cloud.
RISE with SAP brings together everything you need to transform your business in the way that works best for you – regardless of your point of departure or how fast you want to move. And because we know that transformation is a journey, not a destination, RISE with SAP allows you to change not only once, but to continually transform – and we are with you during every step of the way.One of the key deployment options for our customers is a Private Cloud environment. SAP provides comprehensive cloud infrastructure and managed service offerings for the private cloud and therefore acting as an essential part of the overall Cloud Strategy of SAP. RISE with SAP, private edition enables you to safeguard your existing SAP ERP investment while benefiting from a new level of flexibility. Tailor the software to meet your specific needs, retain the company-specific configurations and customizations of your SAP ERP system, and access the latest capabilities that give your company a competitive advantage.

SAP allows customers to run their SAP S/4 HANA, and HANA applications, including SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse powered by SAP HANA, in a managed private cloud environment either in SAP’s own datacenters, IaaS Hyperscalers and in customers’ existing datacenters with our RISE with SAP, Private Cloud, Customer Datacenter option. SAP has established strategic partnerships with the major public cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to offer customers choice for their SAP private cloud deployment.

Being part of SAP’s Customer Success organization, we are looking for highly motivated and customer-focused team members to strengthen the Cloud Architecture & Advisory team (CAA). The Cloud Architect acts as a primary point of contact for all technical topics from customer perspective and is working closely with all the other internal teams.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

This is a customer facing role where you will support the sales teams during the entire cycle of a Cloud deal. Following are the key tasks that this role will perform:

• Present in detail technical and operational aspects of the RISE with SAP Private Cloud.
• Present the requirements and value proposition for SAP private cloud on hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Conduct technical assessment workshops with customers to define the future cloud architecture and plan the migration roadmap together with partners, System Integrators, and or SAP Professional Services.
• Guide customers on non-functional capabilities such Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Networking, Technical Operations, and service consumption.
• Work with other teams within the Customer success board area to generate pricing and provide ongoing deal support to sales teams.
• Own the technical discussions with the customer and act as the orchestrator of experts to obtain expertise from the SAP delivery organization as required.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science, Business Administration required from an accredited university.
• High proficiency in customer communications and presentations is required.
• High proficiency in the SAP product portfolio, offerings, and industry solutions.
• Good understanding of SAP solutions (releases, platform interdependencies etc.).
• Good understanding of operational aspects (Application and Technical) of SAP solutions in a cloud environment.
• Good understanding of capabilities of at least one Hyperscaler (AWS; MS Azure or GCP).
• Ability and willingness to be part of a global team of Cloud Architects.
• Willingness to undertake customer related travel on short notice.
• Fluency in English is a MUST, other language(s) will be an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of customer facing SAP Consulting experience.
• 8+ years of solution design, enterprise architecture and or SAP implementation.
• Experience in a customer facing pre-sales role is an advantage.
• Experience and/or certification(s) with IaaS Providers (AWS, MS Azure or GCP) and data centres is a big advantage.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance expertise.
• SAP Application Lifecycle Management and or SAP Operations.
• ITSM, Service Design & Delivery.
• SAP HANA and S/4 HANA skills would be very helpful.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP,you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy . Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 427147 | Work Area: Sales Support | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.

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**We help the world run better**
At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
**PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES**
Change has always been part of business, but today's environment forces us to deal with change - both good and bad - faster than ever before. New technologies are changing how we live and work, and COVID, climate change and geopolitical tensions expose how fragile our world is. Only companies that can adapt quickly will thrive. You need to work more agile, more intelligently, more efficiently to point out new ways. And doing so takes more than just a technical migration to the cloud.
RISE with SAP brings together everything you need to transform your business in the way that works best for you - regardless of your point of departure or how fast you want to move. And because we know that transformation is a journey, not a destination, RISE with SAP allows you to change not only once, but to continually transform - and we are with you during every step of the way. One of the key deployment options for our customers is a Private Cloud environment. SAP provides comprehensive cloud infrastructure and managed service offerings for the private cloud and therefore acting as an essential part of the overall Cloud Strategy of SAP. RISE with SAP, private edition enables you to safeguard your existing SAP ERP investment while benefiting from a new level of flexibility. Tailor the software to meet your specific needs, retain the company-specific configurations and customizations of your SAP ERP system, and access the latest capabilities that give your company a competitive advantage.
SAP allows customers to run their SAP S/4 HANA, and HANA applications, including SAP® Business Suite powered by SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse powered by SAP HANA, in a managed private cloud environment either in SAP's own datacenters, IaaS Hyperscalers and in customers' existing datacenters with our RISE with SAP, Private Cloud, Customer Datacenter option. SAP has established strategic partnerships with the major public cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to offer customers choice for their SAP private cloud deployment.
Being part of SAP's Customer Success organization, we are looking for highly motivated and customer-focused team members to strengthen the Cloud Architecture & Advisory team (CAA). The Cloud Architect acts as a primary point of contact for all technical topics from customer perspective and is working closely with all the other internal teams.
**EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS**
This is a customer facing role where you will support the sales teams during the entire cycle of a Cloud deal. Following are the key tasks that this role will perform:
+ Present in detail technical and operational aspects of the RISE with SAP Private Cloud.
+ Present the requirements and value proposition for SAP private cloud on hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
+ Conduct technical assessment workshops with customers to define the future cloud architecture and plan the migration roadmap together with partners, System Integrators, and or SAP Professional Services.
+ Guide customers on non-functional capabilities such Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Networking, Technical Operations, and service consumption.
+ Work with other teams within the Customer success board area to generate pricing and provide ongoing deal support to sales teams.
+ Own the technical discussions with the customer and act as the orchestrator of experts to obtain expertise from the SAP delivery organization as required.
**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
+ Bachelor's / Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, Business Administration required from an accredited university.
+ High proficiency in customer communications and presentations is required.
+ High proficiency in the SAP product portfolio, offerings, and industry solutions.
+ Good understanding of SAP solutions (releases, platform interdependencies etc.).
+ Good understanding of operational aspects (Application and Technical) of SAP solutions in a cloud environment.
+ Good understanding of capabilities of at least one Hyperscaler (AWS; MS Azure or GCP).
+ Ability and willingness to be part of a global team of Cloud Architects.
+ Willingness to undertake customer related travel on short notice.
+ Fluency in English is a MUST, other language(s) will be an asset.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ 8 years of customer facing SAP Consulting experience.
+ 8 years of solution design, enterprise architecture and or SAP implementation.
+ Experience in a customer facing pre-sales role is an advantage.
+ Experience and/or certification(s) with IaaS Providers (AWS, MS Azure or GCP) and data centres is a big advantage.
+ Cybersecurity & Compliance expertise.
+ SAP Application Lifecycle Management and or SAP Operations.
+ ITSM, Service Design & Delivery.
+ SAP HANA and S/4 HANA skills would be very helpful.
? **Bring out your best**
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
**We win with inclusion**
SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy ( . Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
**EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:**
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Requisition ID: 427147 | Work Area: Sales Support | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.

• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
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The Job

You will be responsible for :

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Develop a scalable AI infrastructure strategy aligned with enterprise-wide digital transformation goals, ensuring a high-performance and secure foundation for AI workloads
• Architect AI infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, optimizing flexibility, performance, and security to meet evolving business needs
• Implement and oversee infrastructure for AI model training, inferencing, and execution frameworks that enhance processing efficiency and overall model performance
• Design and implement AI infrastructure solutions that scale seamlessly to accommodate enterprise-wide AI adoption, support business growth, ensure high availability, and incorporate future advancements in AI and cloud computing
• Establish AI infrastructure security SOPs, access control mechanisms, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure data protection
• Design and implement automated MLOps pipelines that streamline AI model deployment, monitoring, retraining, and governance for efficient AI operations
• Deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools to automate AI infrastructure provisioning and scaling
• Optimize high-performance computing environments, ensuring efficient utilization of GPU, CPU, and storage resources for AI and ML workloads
• Manage AI workload orchestration using Kubernetes and containerization technologies to enhance scalability and performance across distributed AI environments
• Enhance AI data storage and processing capabilities by optimizing pipelines, retrieval mechanisms, and data engineering strategies for real-time analytics
• Work closely with IT and Software COE teams to integrate AI infrastructure seamlessly with enterprise systems and applications
• Develop AI infrastructure cost optimization strategies, balancing performance, scalability, and budget constraints to maximize ROI
• Deploy real-time AI infrastructure monitoring tools to continuously track system health, identify performance bottlenecks, detect potential anomalies, and implement proactive optimization measures to enhance system reliability and efficiency
• Implement AI governance and model version control policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, model integrity, security, ethical AI practices, and proactive risk mitigation
• Stay ahead of AI infrastructure innovations, emerging cloud technologies, and industry best practices to enhance enterprise AI capabilities

The Profile

Skills and Experience

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps, or DevOps (preferred)

Experience :

• 8+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, or AI Systems Architecture
• Hands on experience in AI infrastructure design, cloud-based AI solutions, or MLOps
• Expertise in managing AI workloads across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Proven track record in scaling AI infrastructure for large enterprises
• Strong experience in Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration tools
• Experience in optimizing AI workloads for performance and cost efficiency

Skills :

• Expertise in AI Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture
• Strong Understanding of AI Model Deployment & MLOps
• Advanced Proficiency in Kubernetes & AI Workload Orchestration
• Hands-on Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• AI Security & Compliance Knowledge
• AI Infrastructure Cost Optimization Strategies
• Performance Tuning for AI Systems & Workloads

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Your trusted digital partner for tailored IT solutions with expertise in web & app dev, e-comm, digital marketing, branding, & web security. We enable your overall success on every online platform & a complete digital transformation. At Ekfrazo, we acknowledge the minutest of details that go into every work that we do. To accomplish this, we take all the responsibilities of delivering a perfected work on time which includes Software & Product Development, Web & Mobile Apps, Branding, Digital Marketing, IT Consulting, Recruitment & Staffing. Our areas of expertise include delivering the best possible work based on the ideas and the requirements that you have with a blend of our creativity and skills, be it in any domain.

The Role

You will be responsible for :

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Develop a scalable AI infrastructure strategy aligned with enterprise-wide digital transformation goals, ensuring a high-performance and secure foundation for AI workloads
• Architect AI infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, optimizing flexibility, performance, and security to meet evolving business needs
• Implement and oversee infrastructure for AI model training, inferencing, and execution frameworks that enhance processing efficiency and overall model performance
• Design and implement AI infrastructure solutions that scale seamlessly to accommodate enterprise-wide AI adoption, support business growth, ensure high availability, and incorporate future advancements in AI and cloud computing
• Establish AI infrastructure security SOPs, access control mechanisms, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure data protection
• Design and implement automated MLOps pipelines that streamline AI model deployment, monitoring, retraining, and governance for efficient AI operations
• Deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools to automate AI infrastructure provisioning and scaling
• Optimize high-performance computing environments, ensuring efficient utilization of GPU, CPU, and storage resources for AI and ML workloads
• Manage AI workload orchestration using Kubernetes and containerization technologies to enhance scalability and performance across distributed AI environments
• Enhance AI data storage and processing capabilities by optimizing pipelines, retrieval mechanisms, and data engineering strategies for real-time analytics
• Work closely with IT and Software COE teams to integrate AI infrastructure seamlessly with enterprise systems and applications
• Develop AI infrastructure cost optimization strategies, balancing performance, scalability, and budget constraints to maximize ROI
• Deploy real-time AI infrastructure monitoring tools to continuously track system health, identify performance bottlenecks, detect potential anomalies, and implement proactive optimization measures to enhance system reliability and efficiency
• Implement AI governance and model version control policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, model integrity, security, ethical AI practices, and proactive risk mitigation
• Stay ahead of AI infrastructure innovations, emerging cloud technologies, and industry best practices to enhance enterprise AI capabilities

Ideal Profile

Skills and Experience

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps, or DevOps (preferred)

Experience :

• 8+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, or AI Systems Architecture
• Hands on experience in AI infrastructure design, cloud-based AI solutions, or MLOps
• Expertise in managing AI workloads across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Proven track record in scaling AI infrastructure for large enterprises
• Strong experience in Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration tools
• Experience in optimizing AI workloads for performance and cost efficiency

Skills :

• Expertise in AI Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture
• Strong Understanding of AI Model Deployment & MLOps
• Advanced Proficiency in Kubernetes & AI Workload Orchestration
• Hands-on Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• AI Security & Compliance Knowledge
• AI Infrastructure Cost Optimization Strategies
• Performance Tuning for AI Systems & Workloads

What's on Offer?

• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• Join a well known brand within Telecommunications

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InfyStrat is seeking an experienced AI Platform Architect to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, and implementation of AI platforms that drive data analysis and machine learning initiatives across our organization. You will work closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to define AI strategies and ensure the successful deployment of AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI technologies, cloud computing, and data architecture. We value creativity, strategic thinking, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve. If you are looking to make a significant impact through AI and data-driven solutions, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable AI platforms that support data ingestion, processing, and analytics.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to define AI project requirements and technical specifications.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI and machine learning tools and frameworks.
• Implement best practices for deploying and monitoring AI models in production.
• Work on data architecture to ensure data availability and integrity for AI applications.
• Stay current with advancements in AI technologies and industry trends.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with a focus on AI and machine learning platforms.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, algorithms, and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and data solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Relevant certifications in AI or cloud architecture are preferred.

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

As the Head : Enterprise Architecture, you will be reporting into the Chief Information Officer. Your role will be to define, govern and continuously evolve RMA’s enterprise architecture blueprint—spanning business, data, application and infrastructure domains by establishing and enforcing architecture principles, standards and reference models. Your role ensures all architecture blueprint and solution designs adhere to a consistent, scalable and secure framework, accelerates delivery through reusable patterns, drives innovation, and mitigates risk through rigorous review and compliance processes.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Architectural Vision & Principles

• Define, evangelize and maintain RMA’s architectural vision, principles and standards
• Ensure every solution is designed against a consistent, future-ready blueprint that supports strategic objectives.

Architecture Governance & Oversight

Establish and chair the Architecture Review Board; manage exceptions and enforce compliance

Maintain a living reference architecture library, patterns catalog and technology standards

Perform architecture health-checks, risk assessments and design reviews for all major initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Conduct horizon scanning and Proof-of-Concepts for emerging technologies (e.g., AI / ML, serverless, edge computing)

Streamline the architecture lifecycle—improving methods, toolchains and collaboration—to accelerate delivery

Publish best-practice patterns, lead workshops and update guidance to ensure rapid adoption

Execute post-implementation reviews to measure performance, scalability and user feedback; drive enhancements.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Partner with Security, Data Governance, PMO, Software Development and Business Units to embed architecture early in project lifecycles

Lead architecture evaluations for key vendors, negotiate technology standards in SLAs and influence vendor roadmaps.

Success Metrics & KPIs

Adoption : ≥ percentage of major projects reviewed by the EA function

Cycle Time Reduction : percentage decrease in delivery lead time through reusable reference architectures

Risk Mitigation : Number of critical design vulnerabilities detected and remediated pre-go-live.

Technical Ecosystem & Tools

Define reference models for cloud / hybrid platforms and integration patterns (API-first, microservices, event-driven)

Select and manage EA tools to support modelling, reporting and repository management.

Compliance, Risk & Data Privacy

Embed regulatory requirements and enterprise risk controls into architecture blueprints

Partner with Risk & Compliance to assess residual architecture risks and own remediation plans.

People & Financial Management

Build, mentor and scale a high-performing architecture team; define career paths and growth plans

Forecast resource capacity, allocate skilled staff to critical programs and maintain continuity of expertise

Develop and manage the EA function’s operating budget—forecasting, approval and cost control in line with RMA’s guidelines

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and high engagement.

Professional Development & Culture

Champion continuous learning : support certification pursuits (TOGAF, CISSP, cloud accreditations) and internal “architecture guilds.”

Promote diversity, inclusion and an open knowledge-sharing environment across IT and business communities.

Management Reporting

Produce and maintain a set of EA KPIs in alignment with the agreed objectives

Update executive leadership monthly on trends, emerging risks and resource capacity

Deliver a concise architecture review that covers :

As-Is vs To-Be progress against roadmaps

Summary of design reviews and risk mitigations completed.

Stakeholder Briefings

Present tailored reports to the CIO / CTO, PMO and business unit heads, highlighting :

Upcoming architecture dependencies or potential blockers

Remediation plans for critical compliance or security gaps

Opportunities to reuse existing components for cost or time savings.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable company that is 131 years strong. The role comes with a competitive salary package and various benefits. Furthermore, you will be part of a dedicated group of colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the advert due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress within the recruitment process and the availability of our managers.Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date : 10th August 2025

Our Commitment to transformation :

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Rand Mutual Assurance and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

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The Role

You will be responsible for :

• Responsible for architecting scalable, high-performance AI platforms tailored to meet the unique requirements ofapplications, such as customer service automation, predictive maintenance, network optimization, and fraud detection in alignment with business objectives
• Oversee the design & integration of AI systems withnetwork infrastructures (5G, IoT, etc.) optimizing performance for real-time, large-scale data processing while maintaining reliability and scalability across dynamic telecom environments
• Spearhead the adoption of cloud-native architectures and oversee the seamless deployment of AI models across both private and public cloud environments ensuring optimal performance and scalability across AI systems
• Collaborate with data scientists, network engineers, and software developers to ensure seamless integration of AI capabilities into core services and system
• Provide strategic guidance in defining and implementing best practices for AI model versioning, governance, and monitoring ensuring that AI models adhere to operational standards
• Work closely with the Infosec teams to ensure that all AI solutions comply with strict data protection laws (as applicable) and telecom industry regulations, safeguarding data privacy and security across all platforms
• Partner with AI Legal & Regulatory teams to implement state-of-the-art security protocols in AI platforms, including identity management, encryption, and anomaly detection to safeguard sensitive customer and network data
• Monitor platform resource usage, propose cost-saving initiatives, and drive optimization for AI workloads in cloud environments. Provide regular status updates and reports to key stakeholders to keep them informed of progress and outcomes
• Continuously evaluate and improve AI system performance, addressing latency, processing time, and system stability to optimize services and ensuring the AI systems deliver maximum efficiency and value across the organization
• Serve as a key technical advisor to the GM : AI COE Lead and other senior stakeholders in defining the organization’s AI vision and aligning the platform strategy with broader business goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify new opportunities for AI integration, uncover potential use cases, and design innovative AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and support the company’s strategic objectives
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to the deployment and operation of AI models in telecom environments. Ensure AI platforms follow industrystandard governance and compliance frameworks while also adhering to telecom-specific regulations and guidelines

Ideal Profile

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Relevant certifications in data engineering or AI / cloud platforms (preferred)

Experience :

• 8+ years of experience in AI platform architecture, deployment, and optimization, ideally within large-scale telecom environments
• Strong background in designing enterprise-scale AI platforms integrating with IT and cloud environments
• Hands on experience in AI platform development, API management, or MLOps practice
• Experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Skills :

• Proficiency in AI and machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras)
• Proficient with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for AI and telecom solutions
• Experience in containerization and orchestration tools (e.g. : Docker, Kubernetes) for AI deployment
• Strong understanding of telecom networks (5G, IoT, edge computing) and how AI can optimize them
• In-depth Knowledge of security protocols in AI and telecom, including data privacy, encryption, and secure access management

What's on Offer?

• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• Join a well known brand within Telecommunications

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