We are looking for a Data/Information Architect to join a team in Madison, Wisconsin on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position focuses on building and advancing machine learning operations capabilities, with an emphasis on scalable data pipelines, model deployment, and practical forecasting solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, and API-driven ML services, along with the judgment to select the right algorithms for different business problems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Architect and enhance machine learning workflows that support reliable model development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.<br>• Create scalable data pipelines using Python and PySpark to prepare, transform, and deliver data for analytics and machine learning use cases.<br>• Evaluate business problems and determine the most appropriate modeling techniques based on data characteristics, performance goals, and operational constraints.<br>• Build and support production-ready machine learning systems and products that integrate forecasting and predictive capabilities into business processes.<br>• Develop and maintain API-based services, including FastAPI solutions, to expose machine learning models for downstream applications.<br>• Measure and improve model performance by tracking accuracy, validating outputs, and refining approaches to strengthen prediction quality.<br>• Partner with technical and business stakeholders to define architecture standards for machine learning platforms and deployed data products.<br>• Contribute to MLOps best practices, including versioning, automation, reproducibility, and operational support for deployed models.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a small, highly collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding the business and technical requirements behind a solution and determining the right infrastructure approach—not simply implementing what has already been defined.</p><p>You will work across Azure infrastructure, cloud modernization, systems architecture, API management, monitoring, performance, and application support. Over time, the role will also expand into new development and product support based on your background and the needs of the team.</p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Design, implement, and modernize Azure cloud infrastructure and environments.</li><li>Provision and manage Azure resources, including storage, containers, virtual machines, and related cloud services.</li><li>Work with <strong>Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)</strong> and identity-related technologies.</li><li>Implement and support <strong>API Management</strong> solutions.</li><li>Monitor Azure environments and proactively identify performance, availability, and infrastructure health issues.</li><li>Evaluate infrastructure and systems requirements and determine the appropriate technical solution.</li><li>Apply architectural judgment when evaluating options such as firewalls, application gateways, networking, and other Azure services.</li><li>Participate in solution architecture and cloud modernization initiatives.</li><li>Conduct performance testing and assess the overall health and performance of infrastructure.</li><li>Collaborate with development and product teams to support applications and products.</li><li>Contribute to new development and code writing as the role evolves.</li><li>Participate in an environment that blends <strong>Agile and Waterfall</strong> methodologies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Data/Information Architect to help shape and guide modern cloud and data architecture initiatives in Madison, Wisconsin. This contract opportunity is ideal for a senior specialist who can connect enterprise architecture strategy with hands-on engineering across cloud platforms, automation, and scalable data solutions. The role focuses on designing resilient, secure, and high-performing environments that support distributed applications, platform services, and evolving business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design of enterprise data and cloud architecture solutions that align technical strategy with operational goals.<br>• Create scalable architectures for distributed applications using microservices, container platforms, and serverless capabilities where appropriate.<br>• Define and implement infrastructure automation standards with tools such as Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or Pulumi to improve consistency and speed.<br>• Establish CI/CD practices and deployment workflows that support reliable software delivery and efficient environment management.<br>• Architect container-based workloads with strong consideration for networking, access control, monitoring, and overall platform stability.<br>• Develop integration patterns and event-driven solution designs that improve interoperability across cloud services and business systems.<br>• Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to document architecture decisions, communicate technical direction, and support long-term roadmap planning.<br>• Contribute to modern data platform design, including data lakes, warehouses, streaming pipelines, and data modeling approaches for analytics and operational use cases.<br>• Promote secure architecture principles by embedding compliance, encryption, least-privilege access, and risk mitigation into platform and data designs.<br>• Mentor team members and encourage engineering best practices across architecture governance, cloud operations, and platform development.