Lead Solutions Architect AI & Automation

Lead Solutions Architect AI & Automation - Contract - Orlando, FL - $80.00 - $88.65/hr

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect AI & Automation in Orlando, FL

Role Description

As a lead architect, this role designs, governs, and guides AI and automation solutions for HR Technology. The architect ensures solutions align with architecture standards, support measurable business value, and reflect collaborative and innovation-focused environment.

Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of AI and automation solutions across HR Technology, ensuring alignment with architecture strategy, technical standards, and governance frameworks. Create detailed solution architecture specifications, architecture decision records (ADRs), and technical design documents that clearly define architecture patterns, integration approaches, and technology choices. Conduct solution design reviews and provide architectural governance for AI and automation initiatives, ensuring consistency with reference architectures, standards, and roadmaps.

Partner closely with the Domain Architect to align on architecture patterns, integration standards, and technology roadmaps, while translating business requirements into scalable, secure, cloud-native solution architectures. Lead technology evaluations, proof-of-concept efforts, and platform selection for AI and automation tooling, including AI platforms and orchestration frameworks. Serve as a hands-on subject matter expert and mentor by training and guiding engineers and other individual contributors on AI, automation, and solution architecture best practices.

Support architectural reviews for AI and automation solutions and present recommendations in architecture and security review forums, including ARB and GIS reviews. Break down organizational goals into clear architectural outcomes, define strategies and priorities for AI and automation capabilities, and connect team deliverables to HR and corporate objectives. Provide coaching and feedback to team members, support accountability for commitments, encourage career development, and foster an inclusive environment aligned with values.

Explain complex AI and automation concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, negotiate trade-offs, and influence adoption of recommended architectures and patterns.

Skills & Requirements

Deep expertise designing AI solutions, including generative AI, large language model (LLM) integration, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI orchestration frameworks, and responsible AI governance practices. Strong background in intelligent process automation, RPA integration patterns, event-driven architectures, workflow orchestration, and hyperautomation strategies.

Proficiency in application architecture, including microservices, API-first design, cloud-native patterns across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, integration architecture, data pipeline design, and security-by-design principles. Experience designing scalable, services-oriented architectures on major cloud platforms and integrating AI/ML capabilities into solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and identify innovative solutions as a trusted subject matter expert and lead problem-solver.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, build partnerships, and work as a team player to meet objectives. Proven experience mentoring, training, or guiding other engineers or architects, including providing clear, timely feedback and aligning work with organizational goals.

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or solution architecture roles, including significant experience in AI/ML or automation-focused initiatives. Hands-on implementation experience with AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Moveworks, Claude (Anthropic), or similar conversational AI and agentic systems.

Hands-on implementation experience with one or more automation platforms like UiPath, Workato, n8n, or power platform. Experience with AI/ML pipelines, vector databases, and embedding models, including integration into production-grade applications. Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol), agentic orchestration, and multi-model architectures for AI ecosystems. TOGAF or similar architecture certification, or prior experience in architecture roles within large, complex organizations

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words.

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