Senior Solution Architect - Data & AI

Philip Morris International U.S. • Tampa, FL

107d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Solution Architect – Data and AI, you will contribute to the evolution of our company-wide data, AI, and analytics platform, which serves central teams and markets. This role is pivotal in shaping the architecture of our next-generation data platform leveraging AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, and cutting-edge AI technologies. As part of the Data Platform Architecture team, you will play a key role in defining and delivering scalable, high-performance solutions that empower our data and AI initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Commutable distance to Tampa, FL.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in architecting scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based data and AI solutions and platforms, delivering centralized capabilities.
• Demonstrated success in digital transformation initiatives within regulated environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure preferred), Lakehouse, data warehouse and AI/ML architecture.
• Expertise in designing modern data platforms using Databricks or Snowflake.
• Proficiency with relational databases, NoSQL databases, and graph databases.
• Strong ability to define technology roadmaps, align with business objectives, and deliver actionable guidance.
• Solid understanding and experience with BI tools such as Power BI and metadata management tools such as Atlan, Collibra, etc.
• Familiarity with Generative and Agentic AI capabilities, patterns, and technology stacks, including emerging trends.

Responsibilities

• Shape the technology vision and roadmap for the data and AI platform in alignment with business goals and emerging trends.
• Design end-to-end architecture and solution design for data and AI platform.
• Develop and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and governance frameworks to ensure secure, compliant, and high-performance solutions.
• Create and maintain capability models, reference architectures, and blueprints to guide current and future-state implementations.
• Partner with enterprise and domain architects, product owners, and engineering teams to ensure architectural alignment and successful implementation of architectural solutions.
• Align data platform designs with enterprise architecture principles and long-term strategies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, lead proof-of-concepts, and pilot initiatives to continuously evolve the platform.
• Mentor solution architects and engineering teams, and oversee architectural decisions for large-scale initiatives.
• Contribute to estimation of timelines, resources, and budgets for architecture initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus (applicable based on level of position)
• Great medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k with a generous company match
• Incredible wellness benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Generous PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior