What are the responsibilities and job description for the Platform Architect position at Ascendion?
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
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- Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
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About the Role:
Job Title: Platform Architect
We are seeking an experienced Platform Architect to own the technical architecture of an Azure AI Foundry–based Agentic AI platform/SDK. This platform will enable domain pods to build agentic healthcare use cases with robust compliance, security, and performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and design an Agentic AI platform leveraging Azure AI Foundry and Azure AI ADK.
- Define RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) patterns and agent orchestration strategies.
- Integrate with Azure services (OpenAI, Cognitive Search, etc.) for scalable AI solutions.
- Establish non-functional standards including:
- Security and compliance (HIPAA)
- Performance optimization
- Observability and monitoring
- Ensure healthcare data interoperability using standards like FHIR and HL7.
Required Skills & Expertise
- Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI ADK, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search.
- Strong knowledge of RAG architecture and agent orchestration.
- Azure security & compliance frameworks (HIPAA), VNET/private endpoint patterns.
- Observability tools: Azure Monitor, Application Insights.
- Familiarity with healthcare data standards (FHIR, HL7).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in agentic AI systems and SDK development.
- Background in healthcare AI solutions.
- Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture and DevSecOps principles.
Pay range and compensation package:
Competitive salary based on years of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
- If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please don't hesitate to reach out or apply!
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000