AI Architect

Our client is seeking an experienced AI Strategy & Enterprise Architect to lead and accelerate enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives. This contract-to-hire role, based in Birmingham, AL (hybrid preferred), requires a strategic leader who can bridge executive vision with technical implementation, serving as a trusted advisor to both business and technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Guide the execution and evolution of the enterprise Artificial Intelligence strategy and roadmap
• Partner with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to identify high-value AI opportunities
• Advise on AI architecture, governance, security, compliance, and implementation best practices
• Drive adoption of Generative AI and emerging AI technologies across the organization
• Evaluate platforms, frameworks, and cloud solutions to recommend scalable enterprise architectures
• Collaborate with engineering, data, security, and architecture teams to ensure successful implementation of AI initiatives
• Serve as an internal consultant and trusted advisor to bridge executive vision and technical execution
• Balance innovation with governance, risk, and security considerations in AI adoption
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform enterprise AI strategy
• Support change management and organizational readiness for AI transformation

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in architecture, software development, cloud, data, AI, or related enterprise technology disciplines
• Proven experience developing or implementing enterprise AI strategies and roadmaps
• Strong executive presence with experience influencing senior business and technology stakeholders
• Hands-on understanding of AI/ML technologies, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and RAG architectures
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Knowledge of AI governance, risk management, security, and compliance in regulated environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• AI consulting, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation leadership experience (preferred)
• Experience implementing enterprise AI solutions at scale (preferred)
• Familiarity with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Vertex AI, or similar platforms (preferred)
• Knowledge of modern application architectures, microservices, containerization, and cloud-native technologies (preferred)
• Experience in healthcare, financial services, insurance, or another highly regulated industry (preferred)

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide AI strategy and innovation
• Exposure to executive leadership and high-visibility initiatives
• Long-term career growth with potential for permanent placement
• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Paid holidays and ongoing consultant care

Pay

$90 - $92 per hour