Lead Engineer I, Solution Architecture

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, production-ready, cloud-first solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft 365 technologies
• Lead the architecture and implementation of AI-enabled solutions utilizing Microsoft Foundry, agentic frameworks, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and related technologies
• Develop and oversee containerized application platforms using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps, Istio, and container image management best practices
• Provide technical leadership by establishing architecture standards, influencing solution design decisions, and driving continuous improvements in delivery methodologies
• Ensure solutions adhere to security, networking, infrastructure, and software development best practices while maintaining reliability, scalability, and compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, communicating complex technical concepts effectively and mentoring teams on emerging technologies and industry trends
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent professional experience in network administration, system administration, software development, information security, or related technical disciplines
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, or a related field or five years of equivalent practical experience is preferred or minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
• Proven experience designing and delivering cloud-first solutions on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft 365 platforms
• Hands-on experience implementing AI and modern application architectures, including Microsoft Foundry, agentic frameworks, and RAG-based solutions as well as strong technical expertise with containerization technologies, including AKS, Azure Container Apps, Istio, and container lifecycle management
• Experience with Microsoft and Azure data platforms, including Fabric, Power BI, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, SQL Server, DocumentDB, and Azure Data Factory
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated success influencing architecture decisions, establishing technical standards, and continuously adapting to emerging technologies
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service
• Two annual breaks where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and one around the July 4th holiday
• Paid holidays as published annually

KPMG offers a competitive compensation package. Salary ranges are determined based on relevant factors including applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. Ranges may vary by location if required by local/state regulations.