AI/Data Solutions Architect

About the role

We are seeking a Solutions Architect with a primary focus area of AI/Data solutions and an emphasis on enterprise scale solutions. The perfect candidate will have an expert grasp of data, data architecture and understand how operational data and mission effectiveness intersect. The candidate will also be able to interact with business clients, have strong presentation skills and the ability to network in social settings. The Solutions Architect is a senior cross-cutting leader who will collaborate throughout the company and also engage with cross-functional teams. This role sits at the intersection of technical strategy, solution engineering, and organizational enablement, ensuring that both project-level implementations and company-wide initiatives align with our long-term data and AI vision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect & Design
  • Develop end-to-end data and AI architectures, including data pipelines, ML platforms, integration patterns, and cloud-native solutions.
  • Define and maintain architectural standards, frameworks, and best practices across projects and enterprise initiatives.
  • Evaluate emerging AI, data, and automation technologies to guide strategic adoption.
  • Present and defend architectural designs to a diverse audience.
• Strategic Influence
  • Collaborate with business and executive stakeholders to translate strategic goals into executable architectural roadmaps.
  • Ensure consistency and alignment between project-specific solutions and company-wide data/AI strategies.
  • Build scalable governance models that support growth, compliance, and innovation.
  • Review mission challenges and provide solutions that are aligned with current or emerging architecture, as well as having the ability to recommend the next fit architecture if one is not established.
• Cross-Functional Engagement
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to product, engineering, analytics, and operations teams.
  • Communicate complex concepts in approachable ways to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Lead architectural reviews, workshops, and discovery sessions to drive clarity and alignment.
  • Enable team understanding of complex concepts, promote learning, and inspire high performing teams.
• Delivery Leadership
  • Support project teams with hands-on technical oversight, solution validation, and architectural decision-making.
  • Partner with PMO, engineering leads, and business owners to ensure successful design-to-delivery execution.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities early to ensure predictable outcomes.

Who You Are

A personable, outgoing leader who naturally builds strong relationships across teams. Able to operate confidently from high-level strategy down to detailed solution design. Excited about AI, automation, data platforms, and modern cloud ecosystems. A strong communicator with clarity, empathy, and influence.

Required Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience:
  • 12+ years experience in data architecture, AI/ML engineering, or enterprise solution architecture.
  • Demonstrated experience with modern data/AI ecosystems (e.g., Python, Spark, MLOps tools, vector databases, cloud AI services).
  • Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Proven ability to design large-scale data pipelines (batch + streaming).
  • Experience defining architectural standards, patterns, and governance.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Experience with enterprise AI adoption, LLM integration, or generative AI initiatives.
  • Certifications such as AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, Databricks, or TOGAF.
  • Background working in both agile project environments and corporate strategic planning.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk or workstation.
• Prolonged use of a computer and keyboard, including typing and using a mouse.
• Ability to handle light lifting (up to 20-30 lbs), including office supplies, files, or small equipment.
• Frequent use of manual dexterity for tasks such as writing, filing, and operating office equipment (printers, scanners, etc.).
• Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve files or office supplies from cabinets or storage areas.
• Occasional standing, reaching, or walking to attend meetings or use office equipment in different areas of the office.
• Standard office or hybrid/remote work environment.
• May occasionally require extended hours during critical deployments or issue resolution.
• Highly collaborative Agile team environment with cross-functional interaction.
• Requires sustained periods of computer-based work and technical analysis.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to more junior level team members.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range listed for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws and reflects the employer's good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. This range does not represent a specific offer and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary offers may fall outside of the posted range and will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: Relevant skills and experience, Education and certifications, Market and business needs, Internal pay equity, Location and cost of living.

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