AI Solutions Architect

SkyWest Airlines • St. George, UT

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About The Position

SkyWest is seeking an AI Solutions Architect to partner with business and technology leaders to identify and prioritize AI opportunities and lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise AI solutions. The role covers large language models, AI agents, generative AI, machine learning, Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI services, and related technologies. It establishes secure, scalable, reliable, and well-governed AI architecture standards and practices, and assesses business workflows to determine where AI, automation, predictive analytics, or traditional software can provide value.

The architect designs and oversees retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions, knowledge management systems, intelligent search platforms, and AI-powered assistants using enterprise data. The role also works with software engineering teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing applications, APIs, mobile solutions, and business systems. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. The position requires at least five years of related technology experience, including at least two years designing and implementing cloud-based solutions and at least two years designing, implementing, or supporting AI-related solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience in software development, systems architecture, cloud architecture, data engineering, or related technology roles.
• At least 2 years of experience designing and implementing cloud-based solutions.
• At least 2 years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Copilot, or LLM solutions.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and providing architectural guidance across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with one or more major cloud platforms.
• Experience with AI and generative AI technologies, including LLMs, RAG, AI agents, prompt engineering, and vector databases.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications using APIs, web services, and cloud services.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases and data platforms.
• Experience building software with modern programming languages such as C#, Python, Java, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of cybersecurity, identity management, data protection, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Experience building solutions using Microsoft Copilot and Azure Foundry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate business objectives into technical solutions and present recommendations and architectural designs to technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders, and drive technology adoption.
• Ability to sit in front of a computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, the preferred cloud platform.
• Experience with C#, the preferred programming language.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and technology leaders to identify, assess, and prioritize AI opportunities that improve efficiency, productivity, and business results.
• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise AI solutions using LLMs, AI agents, generative AI, machine learning, Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI services, and related technologies.
• Establish enterprise AI architecture standards, patterns, and best practices for secure, scalable, reliable, and well-governed solutions.
• Analyze business processes and workflows to identify where AI, automation, agents, predictive analytics, or traditional software can deliver value.
• Design and oversee RAG solutions, knowledge management systems, intelligent search platforms, and AI-powered assistants built on enterprise data sources.
• Work with software engineering teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing applications, APIs, mobile solutions, and business systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision health care
• Discounted worldwide flight benefits and free seating when available for the employee and family on Delta, United, Alaska, and American

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior