Senior Azure AI Solution Architect
Remote Role (EST preferred)
Contract: 6 months with potential for extension or conversion
Industry: Healthcare / Health Insurance
Cloud Platform: Microsoft Azure
Compensation: $85 - $100/hr
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client, a leading healthcare organization, is seeking a Senior Azure AI Solution Architect to drive the design and implementation of scalable AI and Generative AI solutions. This fully remote, contract role is ideal for a senior-level architect with deep Microsoft Azure expertise and a proven track record in AI solution design and technical leadership. You will collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture, AI enablement, engineering, and business teams to translate business use cases into robust technical designs, evaluate and recommend Azure services, and ensure all solutions meet enterprise standards for security, scalability, and integration. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between strategic architecture conversations, detailed solution design, and direct collaboration with development teams, and can quickly step into a lean environment to take ownership of complex AI architecture work with minimal ramp-up. Experience in healthcare or health insurance environments is highly preferred.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Design end-to-end solution architectures for AI and Generative AI initiatives using Microsoft Azure
Partner with AI enablement, Enterprise Architecture, engineering, and business teams to translate use cases into scalable technical designs
Evaluate architecture options and recommend appropriate Azure services, patterns, and integrations
Develop or contribute directly to proofs of concept to validate new AI capabilities
Provide hands-on technical guidance to engineering and development teams throughout implementation
Support multiple AI-related workstreams and enterprise technology initiatives simultaneously
Review vendor-proposed architectures and provide technical direction and oversight
Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, scalability, and integration standards
Communicate technical designs and recommendations clearly to both technical teams and leadership
Help establish reusable architecture patterns for future AI initiatives
WHAT YOU BRING
Extensive experience as a Solution Architect, Cloud Architect, or Enterprise Architect
Strong Microsoft Azure architecture experience
Deep understanding of AI, Generative AI, and modern AI application architecture
Experience designing AI solutions from both an architecture and development perspective
Ability to work hands-on, including building or supporting technical proofs of concept
Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture, APIs, integrations, and distributed application design
Ability to work directly with developers and engineering teams, not just at a conceptual level
Experience managing multiple architecture initiatives or workstreams in a complex enterprise environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact across architecture, engineering, and business teams
Previous experience within healthcare, health insurance, or payer environments (preferred)
Experience supporting claims, clinical, or healthcare operations systems (preferred)
Experience implementing AI solutions within highly regulated enterprise environments (preferred)
Familiarity with Azure AI services and Microsoft's broader AI ecosystem (preferred)
Experience working within or alongside an Enterprise Architecture organization (preferred)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Opportunity to lead high-impact AI initiatives in a large, complex healthcare environment
Fully remote role with flexible work arrangements
Competitive hourly compensation
Potential for contract extension or conversion
Collaborative, innovative, and supportive team culture