Lead AI & Data Architect (Enterprise Data Platforms) *** Direct Client ***

We are seeking a Lead AI & Data Architect to drive enterprise-scale transformation by integrating advanced AI capabilities into modern data warehouse and analytics platforms. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for owning end-to-end solution architecture, guiding technical strategy, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, AI governance, and security frameworks.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, business stakeholders, and engineering teams, while leading multiple concurrent initiatives across AI, data engineering, and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and delivery of AI-enabled data warehouse and BI solutions
• Define and implement end-to-end enterprise architecture aligned with business goals
• Design and integrate Generative AI capabilities into analytics and data platforms
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, AI governance, and security policies
• Architect scalable, high-performance data solutions across cloud environments
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams, providing mentorship and technical direction
• Design secure integration patterns using APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and data pipelines
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to define technology strategy and roadmap
• Establish best practices, standards, and reusable frameworks for enterprise systems
• Oversee cloud deployment strategies and infrastructure automation

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with expertise in:
• Enterprise architecture design
• Data modeling and data warehouse implementation
• Advanced analytics platforms
• 3+ years of experience integrating Generative AI into BI/data warehouse ecosystems
• 5+ years of cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
• 5+ years leading technical teams in complex enterprise environments
• Extensive experience designing secure, scalable integration architectures, including:
• APIs
• Microservices
• Event-driven systems
• Data integration pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on programming experience with:
• Python and/or C#
• SQL and advanced query optimization
• Experience with modern data platforms such as:
• Snowflake
• AWS Redshift
• Experience building data visualization and dashboards (Power BI or similar)
• Strong expertise in creating:
• Architecture diagrams
• Technical design documentation
• Standards and best practices
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to executive audiences

Work Environment

• Onsite role (5 days/week) in a collaborative enterprise environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI initiatives at scale
• High visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership

Why This Role?

• Lead enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in AI, data, and cloud
• Influence strategy, architecture, and innovation at scale
• Join a mission-driven organization focused on data-driven decision making

AI Architect, Data Architect, Enterprise Architect, Generative AI, Data Warehouse, Cloud Architecture, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, BI Architecture, Snowflake, Redshift, Power BI, API Integration, Microservices, Event Driven Architecture, Data Modeling, ETL, ELT, Big Data, Analytics Platforms, AI Integration, Solution Architecture, Technical Leadership, Data Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code, Python, C#, SQL, Advanced SQL, Data Governance, Security Architecture, Enterprise Systems, Distributed Systems