Position Responsibilities:
- Solution Design & Architecture:
- Design and architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives and scalability requirements.
- Define overall architecture and data pipelines, selecting appropriate AI tools and frameworks for each project.
- Ensure best practices are applied in security, scalability, and maintainability of AI systems.
- Development & Deployment:
- Build, test, and deploy AI and machine learning models on Azure platforms (Azure ML, Cognitive Services, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse), or other best of industry solutions.
- Develop APIs and integration points for seamless data exchange between AI solutions and existing business systems (e.g., Internal Systems/Databases, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Power BI).
- Implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing to ensure efficient deployment and monitoring of AI models.
- Cloud Infrastructure & MLOps:
- Establish MLOps best practices for continuous integration, delivery, and monitoring of models.
- Optimize AI model performance for scalability and low latency in production.
- Implement solutions using infrastructure-as-code principles and tools to enhance reliability and scalability.
- Collaboration & Consultation:
- Work closely with tax, audit, and advisory teams to identify use cases where AI can add value.
- Translate domain requirements into technical specifications and AI solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior AI engineers and developers.
- Research & Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current with advancements in AI.
- Experiment with and implement new AI techniques and tools to enhance service offerings.
- Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) for innovative AI solutions.
- Documentation & Support:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for AI models, data pipelines, and system architecture.
- Ensure AI solutions comply with data privacy, security policies, and ethical AI guidelines.
- Provide training and support to other developers and end-users to increase AI literacy.
Qualifications Needed:
- Proven experience in AI architecture, design, and deployment with Microsoft Azure Cloud Technologies, or similar industry best technologies (Azure ML, Cognitive Services, Azure Data Factory, Azure Kubernetes Service, etc.).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Python, R, or JavaScript.
- Strong understanding of machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) and integrating AI models with these tools.
- Experience with DevOps tools and practices including CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing.
- Knowledge of data architecture, databases, and data lakes (SQL, NoSQL, Azure Synapse, etc.).
- Knowledge and experience with vector databases or knowledge bases for retrieval-augmented generation.
- Knowledge and experience of prompt engineering and fine-tuning large models.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaboration and teamwork skills with a proactive, innovative mindset.
- Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or similar.
- Prior AI experience is a major plus.
- Experience with Automation tools such as UiPath or Blue Prism.
- Previous experience in the Accounting Technology Industry.
- Certifications in Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure AI Engineer Associate).
- Experience with generative AI frameworks such as LangChain or Semantic Kernel
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What We Do
Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.