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This position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Candidates are welcome to work remotely or out of one of our regional offices.
We are seeking a visionary Full Stack Engineering Architect with proven expertise in Generative AI (Gen AI) to drive the design and implementation of groundbreaking intelligent applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical acumen across front-end and back-end development, cloud architectures, and the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, particularly Gen AI platforms and techniques.
Qualifications

• Architect, design, and oversee development of scalable, secure, and robust full stack solutions integrating Gen AI capabilities.
• Guide cross-functional engineering teams in building end-to-end web and mobile applications leveraging modern frameworks and cloud services.
• Lead the integration of state-of-the-art Gen AI models (e.g., LLMs, transformers, generative image and text models) into core business products.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and UX/UI designers to deliver seamless, user-centric AI experiences.
• Establish and enforce software architecture best practices, coding standards, and agile development methodologies.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and tools, providing strategic recommendations for adoption and implementation.
• Mentor engineers, championing technical excellence and continuous learning within the team.
• Ensure solutions are compliant with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements relevant to Gen AI applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in full stack development .Net, cloud computing (Azure), and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in deploying and scaling Gen AI models (OpenAI, Hugging Face, custom LLMs, etc.).
• Strong understanding of microservices, API design, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience architecting solutions with RESTful and GraphQL APIs, NoSQL/SQL databases, and real-time data processing.
• Track record of leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects from conception to production.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Passion for innovation and staying ahead of Gen AI trends.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Agentic AI concepts, frameworks, and their practical applications.
• Experience with prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and deploying custom Gen AI models.
• Knowledge of ethical AI practices, responsible AI frameworks, and related governance.
• Background in building AI-powered chatbots, recommendation engines, or creative content tools.
• Familiarity with MLOps, model monitoring, and performance optimization.

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 2/16/2025 and open for at least 14 days.
Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits Avanade
California $155,000-190,000
Cleveland $140,000-170,000
Colorado $140,000-170,000
District of Columbia $155,000-190,000
Illinois $150,000-180,000
Maryland $140,000-170,000
Massachusetts $140,000-170,000
Minnesota $150,000-180,000
New York $155,000-190,000
New Jersey $155,000-190,000
Washington $155,000-190,000
At Avanade, we are committed to ensure our people feel appreciated and empowered to succeed both personally and professionally.
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About Avanade
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look!
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• Expanding your thinking • Experimenting courageously • Learning and pivoting
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• Empowering every voice • Encouraging boldness • Celebrating progress
Accelerate the impact of our people by
• Amazing the client • Prioritizing what matters • Acting as one
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