Principal Solutions Architect

Overview

The Principal Solutions Architect will play a pivotal role in a major enterprise AI transformation program for an investment management company. This senior, hands-on position involves defining technological directions and guiding both client stakeholders and engineering teams through the complexities of AI solution delivery, ensuring effective outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own architecture for enterprise GenAI and Agentic AI solutions.
  • Lead AI initiatives from discovery through to production.
  • Translate ambiguous business and technical challenges into clear architecture and delivery plans.
  • Provide technical direction to a small team of engineers.
  • Engage directly with senior and C-level client stakeholders.
  • Challenge technical decisions while remaining close to the engineering processes.
  • Collaborate across the AI, cloud, data, platform, and integration ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Principal or Staff+ level AI Architect/Engineer.
  • Strong background in GenAI and LLM architecture and production delivery.
  • Experience with Agentic AI, RAG, orchestration, and relevant tools.
  • Broad knowledge in cloud, data, and platform architecture.
  • Solid hands-on engineering foundation.
  • Experience leading senior engineering teams.
  • Excellent consulting and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to take ownership of undefined problems and drive solutions forward.