AI Solutions Architect

PCG is seeking an experience AI Solutions Architect to join our talented team in Lenexa, KS. The Solution Architect converts architectural strategy into durable, production-ready solutions. Working closely with the Manager of Software Architecture, this role ensures designs adhere to enterprise standards, advance platform modernization (including ERP/D365 integrations), and deliver measurable business outcomes. The Solution Architect also drives option analysis, documentation quality, delivery alignment, and governance readiness, while contributing to innovation pilots (AI, lowcode, cloud) that accelerate ROI. This role focuses on implementing AI agent components and providing technical leadership for complex, enterprise-scale AI agent systems built on Microsoft platforms.

• Translate roadmap, principles, and guardrails into concrete solution designs and architectural runway for active initiatives.
• Identify gaps in standards/patterns and propose pragmatic updates for review/approval via architecture governance forums.
• Architect scalable, governed AI agent systems aligned with enterprise strategy
• Elevate organizational capability in agent-based AI solutions

• Produce and maintain endtoend architectural designs (logical, integration, deployment views), nonfunctional requirements, and clear decision tradeoffs.
• Ensure designs are implemented accurately by engineering-through specification clarity, design reviews, and handson guidance.
• Reduce production risk through strong design, evaluation, and observability

• Define and evolve integration approaches across ERP (D365), CRM, data platforms, and custom apps; standardize API management and data flows while simplifying legacy interfaces.
• Evaluate and align thirdparty integrations to the enterprise architecture, resolving compatibility issues and risks.

• Lead activities that raise delivery quality and predictability: coding and testing standards, scope/test strategies, DevOps pipeline readiness, and definition of done.
• Proactively address risks and performance/scalability concerns with clear mitigation paths.

• Prepare concise prereads and option analyses for architectural review boards/committees; present requests and capture decisions with traceability.
• Contribute to the Architect Review Board (ARB) by socializing patterns, reference architectures, and exception handling inputs.
• Define standards and patterns for Copilot Studio agents and Fabric-integrated solutions

• Scan, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies (AI, lowcode/RPA, cloudnative services) with businessvalue framing; run or support proofs of concept to demonstrate outcomes.
• Apply learnings to evolve standards, templates, and recommended stacks (e.g., Azure DevOps pipelines; Fabric/Power Platform/Synapse where appropriate).

• Partner with product owners, BAs, developers, SDET, and operations to ensure designs remain feasible, testable, secure, and operable.
• Mentor engineers and emerging architects to elevate architecture mindset and artifact quality across teams.

Salary: $125,000-$140,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

Basic Qualifications:

• Local to KC metro.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 5+ years in software development/engineering.
• Proven expertise designing and delivering complex enterprise solutions, including integration patterns and nonfunctional requirements.
• Proficiency with C#/.NET (MVC), RESTful APIs, Angular, SQL, and/or X++; strong version control practices (Git) and Azure DevOps build/release pipelines.
• Experience with modern data and cloud platforms (e.g., Fabric, Power Platform, Synapse); solid grasp of architectural styles/design patterns.
• Proficiency in Python or a similar backend language.
• Exposure to Power Platform, Fabric, or Copilot Studio or other cloud-based AI platforms.
• Familiarity with applied AI and Microsoft AI platform technologies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems, integration, operating systems, and hardware fundamentals; extensive relational data skills.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication; excellent timemanagement and organization; effective stakeholder facilitation.
• Deep familiarity with Agile/Scrum and the SDLC; demonstrated leadership of significant, complex implementations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (CS or related).
• Prior participation in architecture governance bodies (e.g., ARB/ITSAC) and standardization efforts.
• Experience with enterprise AI governance and responsible AI frameworks
• Experience leading cross-team technical initiatives
• Role not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

At Performance Contracting, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG's Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:

Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters without a signed Fee Agreement in place AND a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system (Dayforce). Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed fee agreement AND proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party, will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company and reserves the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third-party vendor.

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