Cloud Architect / Data and AI Architect

• Are you passionate about designing modern data, analytics, and AI platforms on Microsoft technologies while helping organizations turn data into business value?
• Do you enjoy shaping data and AI strategies, leading complex solution designs, and acting as a trusted advisor on analytics, machine learning, and generative AI initiatives?
• Would you like to be part of a growing global IT company that invests in its employees?

 

Practical Information

 

Location: Belgrade, Serbia

|

Reports to: Cloud Services Director

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Work arrangement: Hybrid

| Contract type: Full-time

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Visa status: **Valid working visa for

Serbia |**

Language requirements: **Fluent/professional

English

,

and Serbian

,

written and verbal**

 

 

As our Cloud Architect / Data & AI Architect

, you will shape and lead modern data, analytics, and AI architectures across the Microsoft ecosystem, enabling organizations to unlock the full value of their data. You will design scalable cloud data platforms, AI and machine learning solutions, and governance frameworks while guiding customers through complex transformation initiatives. In parallel, you will act as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into innovative technical solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Design end-to-end data and analytics architectures on the Microsoft platform,

  leveraging

  Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, and Power BI.

• Build scalable and reliable data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, and Fabric Data Factory.

• Lead the design and implementation of AI and machine learning solutions using Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI Service, generative AI, and Microsoft Copilot capabilities.

• Implement data governance, cataloging, classification, and protection practices using Microsoft Purview to support security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

• Define reference architectures, best practices, and standards for data and AI solutions while collaborating closely with security teams.

• Guide customers on data and AI strategy, translate business requirements into technical architectures, and support solution assessments, advisory engagements, and new initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience designing end-to-end data and analytics architectures within the Microsoft ecosystem.

• Deep

  expertise

  in Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, and scalable ETL/ELT solutions.

• Hands-on experience delivering AI and machine learning solutions using Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI Service, generative AI, and Microsoft Copilot.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, data governance, cloud security, compliance requirements, and architecture best practices.

• Ability to translate business challenges into scalable technical architectures and lead complex solution design engagements.

• Strong client-facing, stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

 

What we offer

 

Our company benefits vary based on your location, but always include:

 

• Global company culture: We defined our 6 core values through our company culture (

  https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values

  )

• A mentor who supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action

• President’s Club: Recognition awarded by leadership and your peers

• Lifelong education: A variety of training and development opportunities

• Hire to Grow: We

  optimize

  our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future

 

Company description

SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.

Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.