Solutions Architecture Lead

Saxon Global•Phoenix, AZ

17h

About The Position

As the Solution Architecture Manager, you will be a strategic, dual-focus technical leader driving our next generation of enterprise systems. In this highly visible role, you will bridge the gap between traditional enterprise architecture and the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. You will not just oversee systems; you will be responsible for building modern, scalable software solutions with AI at their core.

Requirements

Bachelors in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
At least 3+ years as a Lead experience managing employees
AI experience
Jira or Devops experience
Agile Methodology

Nice To Haves

TOGAF
Product Management

Responsibilities

Oversee systems and build modern, scalable software solutions with AI at their core.
Translate business needs into viable, cost-effective AI and architectural solutions.
Articulate complex AI concepts, architectural trade-offs, and ROI to C-suite executives and board members.
Foresee technical, security, or ethical risks in AI deployments and proactively design safeguards.
Pivot rapidly in response to the fast-paced evolution of AI technologies, continuously absorbing new research and applying it to enterprise challenges.
Lead by influence rather than just authority, driving consensus among product managers, legal teams, security officers, and engineering leads to ensure smooth deployment of AI services.
Design scalable, secure, and resilient architectures that seamlessly integrate AI models into existing enterprise software, legacy systems, and user interfaces.
Assess vendor AI solutions, open-source models (e.g., Hugging Face), and third-party APIs to determine the best build vs. buy approach for business use cases.
Manage, coach, and evaluate cross-functional technical teams, including cloud architects, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers.
Create and maintain a technical vision and multi-year AI/architecture roadmap that aligns with the broader business objectives.
Negotiate technical contracts, manage software vendor relationships, and optimize departmental and project budgets.
Review architecture, guide engineering teams, and troubleshoot complex integrations.