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This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chicago, New York City or Bloomington, MN offices.
We are also open to remote working arrangements for highly qualified candidates within the US.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
As a Data and AI Solution Architect, you possess a well-rounded understanding of Azure Cloud Storage, Compute technologies, and AI capabilities managed in a DevOps first culture. You are recognized as an exemplary communicator, possess strong interpersonal skills combined with a demonstrated "hands on" approach, as well as mentoring experience. Your day to day would include the following:
- Influence leaders in development, client operations, and IT infrastructure areas to plan and prioritize work and ensure delivery of business application support.
- Partner with project and product teams to embrace emerging technologies.
- Developing and researching technologies such as Databricks, Fabric, Snowflake, Azure SQL, Data Factory, Azure Key Vault, Entra, Private Endpoints, Azure AI Services, Open AI, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and other related technologies.
- Help define data-centric solutions to meet business requirements.
- Collaborate with development teams on direction and apply depth of knowledge to design strategies, make recommendations for implementation of new systems and technologies, and facilitate the design and implementation of data architecture.
- Perform testing - including defining criteria, creating test scripts and scenarios, debugging, and documenting results.
- Provide ongoing support for applications - including monitoring and processing, handling customer questions and queries, investigating and solving system problems, and providing on-call support services.
- Help create and maintain all required documentation per established processes and methodologies.
- Perform other duties, project work, etc. as needed.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
- 8+ years of experience in a data intensive position.
- 3+ years of building solutions in a DevOps first culture.
- Demonstrated Experience delivering Gen AI capabilities in production.
- BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related field or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong working knowledge with cloud storage and compute technologies such as Azure SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric, Data Factory, Azure AI Services, Open AI, or related technologies.
- Strong working knowledge with the DevOps skillset including PowerShell, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Containers, Azure Key Vault, Entra, Private Endpoints, or other related technologies.
- Strong understanding of relational database architecture concepts.
- Proficiency working with Windows platforms with concrete knowledge of system administration/internals.
- Proven analysis and problem-solving skills.
- A successful track record of delivering complex business projects on time.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Knowledge of reinsurance a plus.
- Knowledge of Gen AI, AI/ML Ops, and mlflow is a plus.
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
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Data and AI Solutions Architect
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chicago, New York City or Bloomington, MN offices.
We are also open to remote working arrangements for highly qualified candidates within the US.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
As a Data and AI Solution Architect, you possess a well-rounded understanding of Azure Cloud Storage, Compute technologies, and AI capabilities managed in a DevOps first culture. You are recognized as an exemplary communicator, possess strong interpersonal skills combined with a demonstrated "hands on" approach, as well as mentoring experience. Your day to day would include the following:
- Influence leaders in development, client operations, and IT infrastructure areas to plan and prioritize work and ensure delivery of business application support.
- Partner with project and product teams to embrace emerging technologies.
- Developing and researching technologies such as Databricks, Fabric, Snowflake, Azure SQL, Data Factory, Azure Key Vault, Entra, Private Endpoints, Azure AI Services, Open AI, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and other related technologies.
- Help define data-centric solutions to meet business requirements.
- Collaborate with development teams on direction and apply depth of knowledge to design strategies, make recommendations for implementation of new systems and technologies, and facilitate the design and implementation of data architecture.
- Perform testing - including defining criteria, creating test scripts and scenarios, debugging, and documenting results.
- Provide ongoing support for applications - including monitoring and processing, handling customer questions and queries, investigating and solving system problems, and providing on-call support services.
- Help create and maintain all required documentation per established processes and methodologies.
- Perform other duties, project work, etc. as needed.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
- 8+ years of experience in a data intensive position.
- 3+ years of building solutions in a DevOps first culture.
- Demonstrated Experience delivering Gen AI capabilities in production.
- BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related field or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong working knowledge with cloud storage and compute technologies such as Azure SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric, Data Factory, Azure AI Services, Open AI, or related technologies.
- Strong working knowledge with the DevOps skillset including PowerShell, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Containers, Azure Key Vault, Entra, Private Endpoints, or other related technologies.
- Strong understanding of relational database architecture concepts.
- Proficiency working with Windows platforms with concrete knowledge of system administration/internals.
- Proven analysis and problem-solving skills.
- A successful track record of delivering complex business projects on time.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Knowledge of reinsurance a plus.
- Knowledge of Gen AI, AI/ML Ops, and mlflow is a plus.
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in AI Architect
Document your AI architecture credentials strategically
Gather transcripts, publications, patents, and performance reviews before applying. PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, so your credentials need to clearly distinguish you from the domestic candidate pool for an AI Architect role.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every tech company runs green card sponsorship programs. Search OFLC's public disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications for AI or machine learning architect roles specifically, not just software engineers generally.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 not just EB-3
If the job posting requires a master's degree or equivalent, push for EB-2 classification upfront. EB-2 skips the supervised recruitment period that can stall EB-3 cases and generally reflects better on your long-term residency timeline.
Search for sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter AI Architect openings by employers who have sponsored green cards before. That history signals a company already understands PERM timelines and won't abandon your petition mid-process due to unfamiliarity.
Negotiate PERM start timing before accepting an offer
Ask your prospective employer whether they start the PERM process within the first year of employment or only after a probationary period. Delays of 18 to 24 months before filing are common and can significantly push back your priority date.
Align your O*NET occupation code with your actual duties
PERM applications reference O*NET codes to define the role. If your duties span AI research and infrastructure architecture, ensure your employer files under the code that best matches your day-to-day work, not simply the most convenient title.
Green Card AI Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Architect role typically qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes. AI Architect positions almost always require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field, and most employers specify a master's degree or higher. That degree requirement makes the role eligible for EB-2 classification, which covers advanced-degree professionals. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with the DOL to begin the process.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for an AI Architect?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 per year, and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for many countries and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM requires a DOL-supervised recruitment process that typically adds six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives your I-140 petition.
How can I find AI Architect jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
The most direct approach is filtering for employers with a documented PERM filing history. Migrate Mate lets you search AI Architect openings specifically filtered by employers who have sponsored employment-based green cards before, which removes the guesswork of approaching companies that have never run a PERM case.
What makes the PERM labor certification stage difficult for AI Architect candidates?
The DOL requires your employer to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For AI Architect roles, this means running a tightly defined recruitment campaign where the job description must match your actual duties precisely. If the posted requirements are too broad, a U.S. applicant may technically qualify, and the PERM can be denied even if you're the stronger candidate.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes, and doing so early is strategically important. Filing PERM while you're on H-1B lets you accrue a priority date before your temporary status expires. USCIS allows H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year limit once your I-140 is approved or your PERM has been pending for 365 days, protecting your ability to stay in the U.S. while your green card processes.