Solutions Architect

CapTech Consulting • Richmond, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Overview We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect – AI to design, lead, and deliver innovative artificial intelligence solutions for our clients. This role blends deep technical expertise with strong consulting skills, enabling you to translate business challenges into scalable, AI-driven architectures. You will work closely with client stakeholders, delivery teams, and leadership to drive successful outcomes across a variety of industries. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Advisory Partner with client stakeholders to understand business objectives and identify opportunities to leverage AI/ML solutions Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients on AI strategy, roadmap development, and best practices Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and solution envisioning engagements Solution Architecture & Design Design end-to-end AI/ML architectures, including data pipelines, model development, deployment, and monitoring Define scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms for AI development (e.g., LLMs, NLP, computer vision) AI/ML Delivery Oversight Provide technical leadership across AI initiatives from concept through production Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and developers to ensure successful implementation Establish AgenticOps practices, including CI/CD for models, model versioning, and lifecycle management Pre-Sales & Business Development Support sales teams with solutioning, proposals, and client presentations Develop reusable assets, accelerators, and AI solution offerings Contribute to thought leadership, whitepapers, and go-to-market strategies Governance & Best Practices Ensure responsible AI practices, including ethics, bias mitigation, and compliance Define architecture standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks Stay current on emerging AI trends and technologies What Success Looks Like Delivering scalable, high-impact AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes Building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted advisor Contributing to the growth of AI capabilities and offerings within the firm Enabling teams through best practices, innovation, and technical leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10 + years of experience in technology consulting, software architecture, or solution architecture
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering AI/ML solutions in production environments
• Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience working with Frontier AI models, local and open source models
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their AI/ML services
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages
• Experience designing data architectures and working with large-scale data platforms
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Adaptability in fast-paced, client-facing environments

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with tools such as LangChain, vector databases, and prompt engineering techniques
• Knowledge of data engineering tools (Spark, Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake)
• AI/ML certifications or cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, Azure AI Engineer)
• Experience with Legacy Systems and Architectures including SaaS

Responsibilities

• Partner with client stakeholders to understand business objectives and identify opportunities to leverage AI/ML solutions
• Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients on AI strategy, roadmap development, and best practices
• Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and solution envisioning engagements
• Design end-to-end AI/ML architectures, including data pipelines, model development, deployment, and monitoring
• Define scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms for AI development (e.g., LLMs, NLP, computer vision)
• Provide technical leadership across AI initiatives from concept through production
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and developers to ensure successful implementation
• Establish AgenticOps practices, including CI/CD for models, model versioning, and lifecycle management
• Support sales teams with solutioning, proposals, and client presentations
• Develop reusable assets, accelerators, and AI solution offerings
• Contribute to thought leadership, whitepapers, and go-to-market strategies
• Ensure responsible AI practices, including ethics, bias mitigation, and compliance
• Define architecture standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks
• Stay current on emerging AI trends and technologies
• Delivering scalable, high-impact AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes
• Building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted advisor
• Contributing to the growth of AI capabilities and offerings within the firm
• Enabling teams through best practices, innovation, and technical leadership

Benefits

• Learning & Development – Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on-demand learning courses, mentorship, and skill development paths
• Modern Health –A mental health and well-being platform that provides 1:1 care, group support sessions, and self-serve resources to support employees and their families through life’s ups and downs
• Carrot Fertility –Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage for all paths to parenthood – including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more – and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care
• Fringe –A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits, allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them – ranging from vendors like Netflix, Spotify, and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment, travel, fitness, and more
• Employee Resource Groups – Employee-led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day-to-day operations
• Philanthropic Partnerships – Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities.
• 401(k) Matching – Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness

What This Job Offers

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