Solution Architect II (AI - Enterprise Architecture)

GENERAL PURPOSE :

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate AI Architect. This role will require a skillset across a variety of AI technologies, with a strong emphasis on designing intelligent digital assistants and agent-based solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and other Azure AI services.

This position is responsible for shaping scalable, secure, and compliant AI architectures that support a range of business scenarios-leveraging generative AI, computer vision, LLMOps, and other advanced AI capabilities. The AI Architect collaborates with business leaders, engineering teams, data science, and security to translate business needs into AI-driven solutions that deliver tangible business outcomes and align with enterprise standards.

The architect should have expertise in using AI to increase productivity, efficiency, quality and reduce operational costs in Retail. It's a highly visible role with a broad engagement within IT and business teams as well as externally with technology providers. In this role, he / she will be responsible for collaborating and driving architecture deliverables with other architects, external experts and consultants. And the individual will often have to learn on their own and remain on the cusp of new technologies in AI.

The base salary range for this role is $129,100 - $220,600. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Responsible for defining and maintaining AI technology roadmap and plans. Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks within the roadmap or implementation plans. Participate in IT 5-year planning and annual budgeting process.
• Lead AI Solution Architecture for Digital Assistants and AI Agents.

o Create criteria for evaluating, comparing and selecting AI services.

o Architect scalable and secure digital assistant and AI agent solutions leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, and Graph Connectors.

o Define architectural patterns for integrating enterprise data sources (e.g., file shares, SQL, APIs) to support retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and intelligent interactions.

o Create and maintain reusable architecture frameworks, reference implementations, and guardrails for AI use cases across the organization.

o Establish guidelines for responsible AI, including transparency, fairness, and privacy.

o Partner with product managers, business analysts, engineers, and domain experts to identify high-impact AI opportunities and co-design solutions.

o Provide architecture leadership for AI use cases such as computer vision (e.g., customer experience in stores, store safety and compliance), forecasting models, personalization engines, and process automation.

o Support capability building across IT teams through architectural reviews, hands-on workshops, and training on AI tooling and practices.

COMPETENCIES : People

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QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED :

Preferred Qualifications :

o Azure Solutions Architect Expert

o Azure AI Engineer Associate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADA :

This position requires the ability to work in an office environment, including using a computer, attending meetings, working as part of a team, and the ability to communicate with team members and others. Regular attendance also is a requirement of the position.

This role requires regular in-office presence, including attending in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and / or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

DISCLAIMER :

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.