AI Architect

ph3About The Role /h3 pWe are looking for a Senior AI Architect to join the GenAI Enablement Team and strengthen the Software Factory responsible for enabling and governing conversational AI solutions across the organization. /p pAI architect (Microsoft copilot studio) /p pLocation: Leuven, Belgium (50% onsite) /p pContract: ASAP
- April 2027 /p pLanguages: Dutch and English required /p h3About The Role /h3 pWe are looking for a Senior AI Architect to join the GenAI Enablement Team and strengthen the Software Factory responsible for enabling and governing conversational AI solutions across the organization. /p pThis role combines strategic architecture, platform governance, and hands-on implementation. In addition to supporting ongoing initiatives, you will help define the future direction of the Microsoft Copilot Studio platform and ecosystem. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 ul liAct as a subject matter expert for Microsoft Copilot Studio and related Power Platform technologies /li liHelp define the roadmap and strategic vision for the evolution of the Copilot Studio Software Factory /li liEvaluate architectural patterns, governance models, platform capabilities, and best practices /li liAdvise on scalability, maintainability, security, and operational excellence of conversational AI solutions /li liSupport the design and implementation of complex Copilot Studio solutions /li liGuide teams on SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, testing, and release management practices /li liCollaborate with architects to translate strategic concepts into implementable solutions /li liStay up to date with Copilot Studio product releases and platform enhancements /li liAssess new platform features and identify opportunities for adoption /li liCoach and mentor internal team members on Copilot Studio and Power Platform best practices /li liContribute to documentation, standards, and reusable implementation patterns /li /ul h3Required Experience /h3 ul li2+ years of enterprise experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio /li liStrong knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem /li liProven experience designing and implementing conversational AI solutions /li liExperience defining platform strategy, governance, and architectural guidelines /li liStrong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles /li liHands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices /li liExperience with GitHub and source control best practices /li liStrong Azure knowledge, including authentication, integrations, monitoring, and cloud-native services /li liKnowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud automation /li liExperience working in complex enterprise environments with multiple stakeholders and governance requirements /li liStrong communication and stakeholder management skills /li /ul h3Profile /h3 ul liStrategic thinker with a pragmatic mindset /li liComfortable challenging existing approaches constructively /li liAble to work under high-pressure scenarios /li liCapable of motivating, mentoring, and steering teams through change and complexity while maintaining delivery focus /li liStrong facilitator and communicator /li liComfortable operating at both strategic and implementation level /li liSelf-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders /li /ul /p