Senior AI Lead / Architect

Role: Senior AI Lead / ArchitectLocation: Orlando FL OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced AI-Lead / Architect to support evolving AI initiatives. This role will work closely with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to define, shape, and deliver practical AI-driven solutions across the organization.This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both strategic oversight and the ability to contribute directly to solution design and implementation.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with Product and Engineering leadership to identify and prioritize high-impact AI/GenAI use cases Define solution architectures for AI-driven capabilities across data, applications, and workflows Provide hands-on technical leadership (~30–40%) in areas such as prototyping, model integration, and solution validation Guide teams on best practices for leveraging AI/GenAI tools within existing development workflows Support the development of scalable, reusable AI patterns and accelerators Collaborate with data teams to ensure strong alignment on data readiness, governance, and model performance Help establish practical frameworks for evaluating and deploying AI use cases in a controlled and scalable manner Required Experience10–15+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or related technical roles 5+ years of experience working with AI/ML systems, including recent exposure to GenAI/LLMs Proven experience designing and implementing AI-driven solutions in enterprise environments Strong understanding of: LLMs and GenAI ecosystems Model integration and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, etc.) Data pipelines and data architecture Experience working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution Preferred QualificationsExperience working in regulated or data-sensitive environments Familiarity with tools/platforms such as Azure AI, Databricks, or similar ecosystems Prior experience helping organizations adopt AI in a structured, scalable way Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders Key AttributesPragmatic and execution-focused Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments Strong collaborator with a “build with the team” mindset Able to translate complex AI concepts into practical business value