AWS Practice Architect AI/ML

Description
Think of TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) as the growth solution for enterprises today. We drive growth through technology, strategy, design, execution, and operations, always with the customer first, for bold business leaders. We deliver cloud, data, and customer experience solutions. We partner with leading cloud, design, and business intelligence platforms to strengthen our expertise. We value deep relationships, dedication to serving others, and inclusion. We deliver positive outcomes for our people and our business, and we keep our commitments and act in line with our words. We create opportunities for people to find fulfillment through career success.
Here's what the opportunity supported through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires:
The Practice Architect, AI/ML position is a leadership role in the organization responsible for managing multiple consulting and delivery projects or programs. The Practice Architect, AI/ML, provides consulting and delivery assurance of services for clients through a range of internal and external functions. As a Practice Architect, you are expected to have the experience and background to perform all the duties described below for engagements that are focused on consulting/delivery management within the defined subject matter area, including resource management, deliverables development, project planning and execution, adherence to contract attributes and costing, customer interaction, and other key aspects of solution-based managed services.
For a Practice Architect, these engagements will typically be delivered remotely to North American customers, or, rarely, at the customer location, usually in North America. They are expected to have an adequate level of skills required for complex, deliverable-based, fully outsourced, or extremely large-scale engagements or programs, and to lead the delivery effort for a larger cross-functional project/program. This role may require up to 25% travel.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Cloud Services (primarily on AWS), Microservices and Serverless architectures, AI/ML solutions, Cloud Native Development, CI/CD and DevOps, presales, delivery, and operational excellence. They will provide advanced-level support for strategic ongoing and new TGS client initiatives. They will work alongside our other key partners to assist in developing robust cloud offerings and deliver holistic solutions across key focus areas of TGS Enterprise Modernization's strategic objectives.
Additional responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Provide leadership, expertise, and support for DevOps and AWS Cloud engagements through a range of internal and external functions in the following areas:
Engagement Support: provide support of newly won deals through the transition and delivery phases while partnering with the Delivery organization to ensure projects are started and delivered according to the Enterprise Modernization's portfolio guidelines
Engagement Delivery: drive the transition phase as well as the setup of the engagement operating model, help define metrics, and support the delivery for the defined statement of work. Help identify opportunities for service improvements
Practice Support: provide input, expertise, and implement changes into the design, development, and improvement of service offerings and back-office procedures; assist in the research and development of new offerings and analyze competing offerings to ensure practice is current and competitive within the market; create and maintain practice artifacts that document key methods, processes, and delivery tools
Human Resources: assist with interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of project team members during the initial engagement phase
Pre-Sales Support: as required, support Solution Architects and Solution Executives with technical opinions, methodology recommendations, work estimates, and solution support
Engagement Delivery Support Responsibilities:
Partner with our Delivery organization to ensure project initiation and transition phase is executed according to the Enterprise Modernization portfolio guidelines, and that the assigned Delivery Manager/Service Manager is provided the knowledge required to deliver the engagement effectively
Facilitate internal communication and assemble a solution delivery team for new engagements
Provide solution consulting and advice during the initiation and transition phases to the Delivery Manager as needed
Attend project kick-off meetings, status reviews, and other delivery meetings as requested by the Delivery Manager
Ensure engagement methodology is followed by the team from opportunity assessment to project closeout
Develop a collaborative relationship with the Delivery team to support the organization from a delivery perspective
Help define the team's performance metrics in alignment with customers' KPIs and OKRs
Identify opportunities for service improvement through problem management, service optimization, automation, etc.
Pre-Sales Support:
Work with Solution Architects and Solution Executives, when needed, to develop scope, prepare estimates, prepare implementation plans, and ensure project risks are assessed during the sales cycle for project services and outsource engagements
As needed, understand client business and technical requirements and communicate internally with Solution Architects and Solution Executives to ensure the solution matches the client's needs
As needed, support Solution Architects and Solution Executives in the process to calculate risk premium, prepare and review estimates, and prepare project pricing
Practice Support:
Collect and provide input into the design, development, and improvement of service offerings and internal DevOps and Cloud accelerator programs
Implement service offering changes in process and procedures
Maintain and organize the Enterprise Modernization portfolio intellectual property
Work with Managers and Director to improve and implement changes to project delivery processes, methodology, and back office procedures
Stay informed with regard to developments in the application management industry and maintain current knowledge of the generally accepted best practices in service transition and management
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's in Computer Science or other engineering or technical discipline is required
5+ years' experience in information technology and/or professional services, with emphasis on subject matter expertise
At least 3 years of experience as a Cloud Architect or equivalent role
At least 3 years of AWS services experience is required.
At least 1 year of cloud migration experience is required
At least 1 year of Microservices and Serverless experience is required
Develop innovative solutions to complex business and technology problems
Strong track record of delivering projects of demonstrable complexity & scale
Hands-on knowledge in various AWS services like ECS, EKS, Lambda, Event Bridge, S3, DynamoDB, System Manager, API Gateway, ACM, Route53, Cloud Watch
Experience with AWS AI/ML services such as Bedrock, Amazon Q/QuickSuite, AgentCore
Experience with strategizing and solution migration of legacy enterprise app (Lift & Shift/ Code Refactoring)
Experience with source code and software collaboration technologies (e.g. GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, Artifactory)
Experience configuring and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, CodePipeline)
Strong infrastructure as code experience, preferably in Terraform
Strong hands-on scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Some knowledge of one application programming language like C#, Java, or JavaScript (Node)
Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing, and firewalling
Strong practical Linux and Windows-based systems administration skills in a Cloud or Virtualized environment
Ability to travel to client locations to deliver professional services, as needed
Remotely work with team members across a range of time zones and regions.
Able to present designs to a varied audience across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to identify and address potential design or architecture issues, and work with uncertainty
Willing to lead discussion and challenge technical and design decisions where standards or best practices are not met
Implement central architecture standards, using JIRA, Confluence, etc., raising and tracking architecture tasks, dependencies, and risks for 2-3 in-flight projects they are assigned to
Sharp analytical abilities and proven design skills
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to internal and external audiences.
Professional-level AWS certification is mandatory
Desired Qualifications
Master's in Computer Science or other engineering or technical discipline
6+ years' experience in information technology and/or professional services, with emphasis on subject matter expertise
4+ years of Cloud Architecture experience
4+ years of AWS experience
2+ years cloud migration experience
2+ years of Microservices and serverless experience
Experience with enterprise AWS services, including Organizations, Control Tower, Transit Gateways, and Direct Connect
Prior success in automating real-world production environments using Chef, Puppet, Salt, Ansible, Helm, or cloud native equivalents
Ability to lead adoption and mentor team members on modern DevOps and architectural concepts
Proficient in designing and building highly available, resilient, large-scale distributed systems
Demonstrated leadership abilities in an engineering environment in driving operational excellence and best practices
Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment
Strong Knowledge in container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud native frameworks
Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
Certifications
Candidate must have a professional-level certification in AWS Cloud
Candidate must have 1-2 associate-level certifications in AWS Cloud
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $136000.00 - $204000.00/yr.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc. Our full-time, internal employment benefits include the following:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee and dependents)
Short and Long-Term Disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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