PJoin Avanade’s Global Integrated Center of Excellence (ICOE) as a hands-on AI Application Architect, helping design intelligent, agentic, cloud-native applications. You will apply advanced AI techniques to accelerate every phase of the delivery lifecycle - from analysis and design to build, test, deploy, and operate - driving transformation across complex enterprise landscapes. /ppbr/ppbRole Overview /b /ppbr/ppAs part of the Application Infrastructure SME team within the ICOE, you will focus on modern application architecture while pioneering the use of agentic AI in real delivery scenarios. You will collaborate closely with Avanade Regions on both direct and indirect deals, supporting them during solutioning phases as well as during critical delivery phases. Whether modernizing legacy systems or building solutions from scratch, you will apply agentic AI to transform how projects are executed end-to-end. /ppThis is a unique opportunity to influence Avanade’s architecture direction, elevate engineering productivity, and lead high-impact initiatives across Azure, AWS, and GCP. /ppbr/ppbWhat you’ll do /b /pulliArchitect AI-powered applications using autonomous and semi-autonomous agentic frameworks. /liliApply AI agents across all delivery phases: analysis, design, build, test, deploy, and operations. /liliModernise legacy applications using agentic AI for discovery, transformation, and refactoring. /liliDefine end-to-end architectures integrating traditional software, LLMs, vector stores, and orchestration. /liliDrive AI adoption within Avanade Regions, enabling AI-driven solution roadmaps. /liliContribute to solution planning and design across multi-disciplinary and multi-cloud environments. /liliDevelop accelerators, reference architectures, and reusable assets for agentic AI patterns. /liliGuide engineering, data, and DevOps teams on AI automation and pipeline integration. /liliTravel occasionally for high-value client engagements. /li /ulpbr/ppbSkills and Experience /b /pulli10+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise-scale applications. /liliStrong foundation in software engineering including frontend, backend, APIs, data, and cloud architecture. /liliExpertise in Java or C# as a primary language; hands-on experience with Python, Rust, and TypeScript/JavaScript. /liliProven delivery experience applying agentic AI to modernize legacy systems or build new solutions. /liliHands-on expertise with agentic AI frameworks such as AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, LangChain, or equivalents. /liliAbility to apply AI agents across all phases of delivery: requirements, architecture, coding, testing, documentation, and deployment. /liliExperience with LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, vector databases, and orchestration patterns. /liliStrong Azure expertise preferred, with hands-on exposure to AWS and GCP. /liliExperience integrating AI into distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures. /liliDevOps and MLOps experience including CI/CD, IaC, automated testing, observability, and deployment automation. /liliFamiliarity with data engineering, ML models, Responsible AI, and enterprise governance. /liliAbility to communicate complex AI concepts to both technical and executive audiences. /liliCloud, AI engineering, or architecture certifications are a plus. /li /ulpbr/ppbAbout You /b /pulliPassionate about AI with hands-on experience applying agentic patterns in real delivery work. /liliComfortable working at the intersection of software engineering, AI, cloud, and automation. /liliClear communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders. /liliEnjoy mentoring teams and raising overall AI engineering maturity. /liliContinuously explore emerging AI frameworks, tools, and architectural approaches. /li /ulpbr/ppbEnjoy Your Career /b /ppbr/ppOpportunity to work for Microsoft’s General Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years running), with exceptional training (minimum 80 hours annually) and paid certifications. You will have access to global technical communities, a dedicated career advisor, and supportive colleagues who care about your success. Discover more benefits on Avanade’s website. /p