Senior AI Lead / Architect

American IT Systems • Orlando, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced AI Lead / Architect to support evolving AI initiatives. This role will work closely with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to define, shape, and deliver practical AI-driven solutions across the organization. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both strategic oversight and the ability to contribute directly to solution design and implementation.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or related technical roles
• 5+ years of experience working with AI/ML systems, including recent exposure to GenAI/LLMs
• Proven experience designing and implementing AI-driven solutions in enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of: LLMs and GenAI ecosystems
• Strong understanding of: Model integration and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, etc.)
• Strong understanding of: Data pipelines and data architecture
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in regulated or data-sensitive environments
• Familiarity with tools/platforms such as Azure AI, Databricks, or similar ecosystems
• Prior experience helping organizations adopt AI in a structured, scalable way
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to identify and prioritize high-impact AI/GenAI use cases
• Define solution architectures for AI-driven capabilities across data, applications, and workflows
• Provide hands-on technical leadership (~30–40%) in areas such as prototyping, model integration, and solution validation
• Guide teams on best practices for leveraging AI/GenAI tools within existing development workflows
• Support the development of scalable, reusable AI patterns and accelerators
• Collaborate with data teams to ensure strong alignment on data readiness, governance, and model performance
• Help establish practical frameworks for evaluating and deploying AI use cases in a controlled and scalable manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed