Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly experienced Technical Architect with strong expertise in solution architecture and AI/ML technologies. This role is responsible for evaluating AI feasibility, designing scalable AI/ML solutions, and owning end-to-end implementation across platforms.
The ideal candidate will define architecture standards, guide engineering teams, and ensure seamless system integration while maintaining governance and best practices. You will play a critical role in transforming business requirements into robust, scalable, and production-ready AI solutions.
Roles and Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
- Define end-to-end solution architecture for AI/ML-driven systems aligned with business objectives.
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures across cloud, on-prem, or hybrid environments.
- Create architecture blueprints, technical design documents, and solution diagrams.
AI Feasibility Analysis
- Evaluate business problems and assess feasibility of AI/ML approaches.
- Identify suitable AI/ML techniques (e.g., NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics).
- Conduct cost-benefit and risk analysis for AI initiatives.
- Recommend build vs buy vs partner decisions.
AI/ML Solution Design
- Design AI/ML pipelines including data ingestion, preprocessing, model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
- Collaborate with data scientists to select models, frameworks, and tools.
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of AI systems.
- Address ethical AI considerations, bias mitigation, and explainability.
End-to-End Implementation Ownership
- Own the technical delivery of AI/ML solutions from concept to production.
- Oversee development, integration, testing, and deployment phases.
- Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and architectural guidelines.
- Troubleshoot complex technical challenges across the lifecycle.
System Integration Strategy
- Define integration patterns between AI components and enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, data platforms, APIs).
- Ensure interoperability across microservices, legacy systems, and third-party platforms.
- Design API strategies, event-driven architectures, and data exchange mechanisms.
Architecture Governance
- Establish and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Conduct architecture reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
- Manage technical risks and ensure security, scalability, and performance.
- Drive reusability and standardization across solutions.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with product managers, engineering teams, data scientists, and business stakeholders.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated with emerging AI/ML technologies and architecture trends.
- Identify opportunities to enhance systems with advanced AI capabilities.
- Promote innovation and adoption of modern architectural patterns.
Required Skills
Solution Architecture
- Strong experience in designing enterprise-level solutions and distributed systems.
- Expertise in architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, serverless).
- Ability to create detailed architecture documentation and diagrams.
AI/ML Expertise
- Solid understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and AI concepts.
- Experience designing and implementing AI/ML solutions in production.
- Familiarity with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
AI Feasibility & Strategy
- Ability to evaluate use cases and determine AI applicability.
- Strong analytical skills for assessing ROI, risks, and technical feasibility.
System Integration
- Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems and APIs.
- Knowledge of middleware, messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and ETL pipelines.
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Governance & Best Practices
- Experience in defining architecture governance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of security, compliance, and data privacy standards.
Communication & Leadership
- Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence decisions.
- Strong mentoring and coaching abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, and AI copilots.
- Familiarity with MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker).
- Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop).
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and lineage tools.
- Exposure to domain-specific AI applications (finance, healthcare, retail).
- Experience with real-time AI systems and streaming architectures.
- Understanding of Responsible AI frameworks and model explainability tools.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 815+ years of experience in software engineering/architecture roles.
- Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, etc.).
- Prior experience in leading large-scale digital transformation or AI initiatives.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Solution Architect
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Qentelli
Location(s): Hyderabad
Keyskills:
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Technical Architecture
Ai Solutions
Aiml
AI Implementation
Architecture Analysis
AIML Solution
Governance