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AI/Azure Data Architect (W2 - Logistics Industry Required)

TEKsystems
$75.00 - $90.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jul 08, 2025
Our client is searching for a Data Architect with Azure and AI experience that has worked with a logistics company for a long-term contract that can be worked remotely. *All candidates must work directly for TEKsystems on a W2 basis* Description The architect must have both strong data and business architecture experience. The successful candidate will have experience working with a major company in the shipping and logistics industry and will be able understand business needs and be able to provide solutions to those needs through technology initiatives. The Enterprise Architect - Data & AI is responsible for designing and implementing scalable data architectures and AI solutions across Azure cloud and on-prem environments. This role focuses on ensuring that data platforms and AI models are integrated seamlessly into the organization's technology stack, while fostering a culture of reusability, scalability, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in both cloud-native and legacy data systems, with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver data-driven solutions that meet business needs. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement data architectures that support the deployment of AI models, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across both Azure cloud and on-prem environments. Drive the integration of AI solutions with existing data infrastructures, ensuring seamless compatibility between legacy systems and modern cloud-native platforms. Lead efforts to modernize data systems, transitioning from on-prem legacy architectures to cloud-native data lakes, warehouses, and advanced analytics platforms. Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure that AI models and data platforms are aligned with business goals and deliver measurable outcomes. Foster a product engineering mindset within the data architecture teams, ensuring that data solutions are built with reusability, flexibility, and scalability in mind. Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance, ensuring that all data architectures meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive information. Oversee the integration of DevOps practices into data pipelines and AI solution deployment, ensuring automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organization's data ecosystem. Communicate complex technical architectures and AI strategies to leadership, ensuring alignment with the broader enterprise architecture and business objectives. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.