Gen AI Solutions Architect

Straive is a global leader in enterprise-grade data analytics and AI solutions, committed to empowering businesses across various industries with cutting-edge technology and expert insights. Backed by EQT, a top private equity firm, we are uniquely positioned to drive innovation through significant investments and an entrepreneurial spirit.Our core focus is on delivering advanced Data Analytics & AI Solutions. By combining sophisticated technology with subject matter expertise, we deliver material impact on our clients' topline and streamline their operations. We specialize in providing tailored solutions across financial services, CPG, legal, pharma, life sciences, retail and logistics, helping them build robust data analytics and AI capabilities.With a client base spanning 30 countries, Straive's strategically located teams operate from eight countries and is headquartered in Singapore. This global presence enables us to offer localized expertise with a worldwide perspective.Join Straive to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of data analytics and AI innovation. Here, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to transformative projects, supported by significant investments and an entrepreneurial drive fueled by our partnership with EQT.Title: Gen AI Solutions ArchitectLocation: Newark, NJType: FTERoles & ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day Technical ResponsibilitiesDesign end-to-end solutions using generative AI (LLMs such as GPT, VAEs, GANs, diffusion models where appropriate) to solve concrete business problems.Architect and implement GenAI workloads on Azure, including services such as Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search/vector stores, Azure App Service / Functions / AKS, Storage, and Key Vault.Integrate cloud GenAI services (Azure OpenAI, OpenAI API, and other ecosystem models where needed) into secure, production-grade applications and workflows.Develop and maintain AI pipelines end-to-end: data ingestion, preprocessing, feature engineering, model training/fine-tuning, evaluation, deployment, and continuous improvement.Optimize LLM and generative pipelines for latency, scalability, throughput, and cost on Azure.Implement GenAI patterns such as RAG, tool-calling/agents, and prompt orchestration, ensuring robust guardrails, safety, and observability.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, delivery, domain SMEs, data, cloud) to define AI use cases, success metrics, and technical requirements.Research the latest advancements in generative AI, LLMs, and deep learning; identify opportunities to bring them into Straive’s products, accelerators, and client solutions.Drive agile delivery of GenAI products and solutions, supporting sprint planning, technical design reviews, and hands-on implementation where needed.Stakeholder Interaction & ManagementPartner with sales, solutioning, and account teams to shape GenAI solution proposals and architectures for clients.Contribute to and lead the creation of RFP/RFI responses, solution decks, demos, and POCs that showcase GenAI and Azure capabilities.Participate in client workshops and calls to understand requirements, present architectures, address technical concerns, and build confidence in the proposed solution.Collect feedback from internal and external stakeholders and iterate quickly on solution designs and roadmaps.Ensure clear, proactive communication across all parties (sales, delivery, engineering, client stakeholders) throughout pre-sales and delivery.Effective Project & Solution ManagementPlan and organize the technical workstreams for GenAI initiatives from discovery and architecture through POC/MVP and productionization.Define work plans, milestones, and deliverables covering design, implementation, testing, documentation, and handover.Balance multiple opportunities/projects with differing timelines, while maintaining technical quality and delivery standards.Coordinate with engineering, DevOps, security, and data teams to ensure environments, access, and prerequisites are in place.Track progress, risks, and dependencies; provide regular status updates to internal leadership and client stakeholders.Experience & Background~10+ years of experience in ML / Engineering.~2+ years in Production level Generative AI roles.Proven experience delivering production-grade AI or data solutions on Azure.Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end solution lifecycle: discovery, design, implementation, deployment, and post-go-live optimization.Skills & QualificationsGenerative AI & MLStrong, recent hands-on experience with generative AI: LLMs (e.g., GPT-family), VAEs, GANs, and related deep learning architectures.Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras).Experience with NLP techniques and libraries such as spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face Transformers, etc.Practical experience with prompt engineering, system prompts, and guardrails for GenAI.Experience deploying and operating GenAI models in production (APIs, containers, serverless).Azure & Cloud ArchitectureStrong experience architecting solutions on Microsoft Azure for AI/ML and data-heavy applications.Familiarity with key Azure services such as Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, App Service,Functions, AKS, Storage, Key Vault, and monitoring (Application Insights / Log Analytics).Solid understanding of Azure networking and security concepts (VNets, private endpoints, RBAC, managed identities, secure secrets).Experience with CI/CD (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps), containerization (Docker, AKS), and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Bicep) is a plus.This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, or activities that are required. Responsibilities, duties, and/or activities may change, or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.If you are a motivated professional with a passion for delivering impactful solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team at Straive.“Straive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.”