Azure Architect/Chief Architect - Dallas, TX (Onsite Role)

Azure Architect/Chief Architect Dallas, TX (Onsite Role) Full Time after 1-3 Months contract Serve as the hands-on technical leader and Chief Architect for a next-generation AI banking platform. Lead and mentor engineering teams, providing technical direction and architectural oversight across the organization. Architect, design, and scale cloud-native platforms using Azure, including deep expertise in Azure services, Docker, and Kubernetes. Build prototypes, evaluate and select tools/technologies, and demonstrate solutions for AI-focused product development. Utilize expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Medallion Architecture, Spark, and large-scale data processing. Work with Python and .NET development environments (Python-focused team with ongoing .NET maintenance). Support highly scalable, transaction-intensive systems (20+ billion transactions/month, with anticipated growth). Influence platform strategy, engineering standards, and overall technical direction at a high-visibility leadership level. Nice to have: experience in banking/financial services and PCI compliance. Onsite requirement: 4 days per week at Dallas, TX location (must be local within 50 miles).