Job Description
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We are seeking an experienced AI Solution Architect with deep expertise in Data, AI/ML, Microsoft AI Foundry and Databricks to join our client AGL and lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and production-ready AI solutions. This is a six-month contract role with a potential to extend for longer based in Melbourne Docklands offices in a hybrid working environment.
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This is a hands-on architecture role where you will work closely with engineering teams, platform architects, data scientists, and business stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into practical, executable solution designs. You will play a critical role in shaping end-to-end AI and machine learning solutions, guiding implementation decisions, and supporting delivery teams through build, integration, testing, and deployment.
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This prospect is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic architecture with hands-on technical leadership and is passionate about applying emerging AI technologies to solve real business challenges.
Key Responsibilitiesn
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Lead the architecture and delivery of end-to-end AI/ML solutions, from data ingestion and transformation through to deployment, monitoring, and optimisation.
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Produce detailed, engineering-ready solution designs covering architecture, integrations, APIs, data flows, security, deployment models, and operational support.
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Design and implement AI solutions using Microsoft AI Foundry, Azure AI services, Databricks, and modern data platforms.
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Architect agentic AI, RAG, LLM, and generative AI solutions, including prompt engineering and multi-agent frameworks.
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Act as the technical SME for the Azure AI ecosystem,



including Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure ML, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks.
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Evaluate, integrate, and govern emerging AI models and technologies, balancing performance, security, scalability, and cost.
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Design AI gateway patterns, security controls, model routing, content safety mechanisms, and responsible AI guardrails.
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Partner with architects, engineers, data scientists, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to define requirements and drive successful outcomes.
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Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, governance frameworks, security requirements, and best practices.
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Provide technical leadership throughout delivery, supporting implementation planning, risk assessment, and adoption of practical engineering approaches.
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About Youn
You are a technically strong Architect with a proven track record delivering enterprise-scale Data and AI solutions. You have the ability to move seamlessly between strategy, architecture, and hands-on implementation while influencing technical and business stakeholders alike.
You will haven
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Proven experience in Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, or a similar technical leadership role.
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Proven experience delivering AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments.
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Proven hands-on experience designing and deploying AI/ML solutions within the Microsoft Azure and Databricks ecosystem.
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Strong expertise across:n
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Azure AI Foundry
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Azure OpenAI Service
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Azure ML
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Microsoft Fabric
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Databricks
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Delta Lake
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Unity Catalog
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MLflow
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Technical Expertisen
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Deep understanding of NLP, transformer architectures, Large Language Models (LLMs), and generative AI solutions.
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Strong experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, SpaCy, and NLTK.
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Hands-on experience with prompt engineering, RAG implementations, agentic AI concepts, autonomous agents, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
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Strong data architecture background including data modelling, data warehousing, ETL/ELT, integration patterns, and modern data platforms.
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Experience building detailed, engineering-ready solution designs covering security, APIs, integrations, deployment, and operational support requirements.
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Soft Skillsn
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders.
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Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset.
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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at

-and-inclusion.
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