Azure AI Architect | China-Based | Fully Remote | Japanese Native

Job description: Role: Azure AI Architect Experience range: 12+ *If you have *JLPT N1/N2 + Business English***, are based in *Australia, Singapore or elsewhere in APAC*, and are comfortable working with Japanese teams during *Japan business hours*, wed love to hear from you.* *Work Location: Remote (*Anywhere within APAC)** *Japanese biligual Tech Professionals in APAC - Work with Japan *without relocating!** *10+ years of IT experience (20+years of IT experience for Solution Architect), currently hands-on with minimum of 5+ years of experience on Azure having technically guided, managed and governed the team. Flexible to work in the shifts.* **Primary skills:** *Strong communication skills and experience in managing various stakeholder relationships to gain consensus on complex technical solutions.* *Experience in architecting, designing, and implementing solutions on-premises, in the cloud, and using hybrid models.* *Hands-onexperience in deploying a variety of generative models.* *In-depth experience in fine-tuning and customizing pretrained AI models, with good understanding of various patterns and practices in AI, data engineering, and large data processing.* *Hands-on in Prompt Engineering, Azure Open AI, Form Recognizer, Cognitive Search, Vector Databases.* *Develop and deliver upskilling sessions to the customer.* *Python and PySpark* **Secondary Skills:** *MLOps and LLMOps.* *Certifications *(Good to Have)** *Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303 & AZ-304)* *AI-102: Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate * *DP-100: Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate* *Databricks Professional Certificate in Large Language Models* *Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert* **Soft Skills:** *Good customer connects. Prepare solution presentations.* *Positive attitude and excellent communication skills to manage customer calls.* *Excellent problem-solving skills. Good communication.* * Qualifications: * *Certifications *(Must Have)** *Microsoft Certified: Azure DeveloperAssociate (AZ-204)*- JLPT N1 or Native Level (If you are N2 still apply please) ** ***Japanese Language & Location Criteria**** *Outside Japan: ***Native Japanese + English bilingual candidates only*** ****Within Japan:**** ***Native Japanese candidates, OR*** ***Non-native candidates with JLPT N1/N2 + strong English*** ****Visa / Work Rights: *No sponsorship available*** ***Candidates must have *citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or full working rights* in their country of residence.*** *** Why is This a Great Opportunity: *** ***Architect real-world *Azure Generative AI solutions* using Azure OpenAI, LLMs, Vector DB, and Cognitive Search.*** ***Own *end-to-end AI architecture* across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.*** ***Work in a *high-impact, client-facing role* shaping enterprise AI adoption.*** ***Build future-proof expertise in *GenAI, MLOps/LLMOps, and Azure AI*.*** ***Fully remote with global project exposure and strong career growth.*** ***An opportunity to work with world's leading Cloud Computing Provider. ***