AI/ML Data Architect - W2 only

The following requirement is open with our client.                                

Title                                     : Senior AI/ML Data Architect

Location                             : Basking Ridge, NJ - HYBRID

Pay rate                              : $65 - $70/hr on W2

Duration                            : 6+ Months

Relevant Experience (in Yrs.): 10+yrs.

Role Descriptions:

We are seeking a Senior AI/ML Data Architect with strong expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, large‐scale data systems, and end‐to‐end data pipeline creation, specifically within the Telecom domain. This role is responsible for architecting AI‐ready data platforms that power intelligent automation, advanced analytics, and agent‐based decision systems across OSS/BSS, network operations, and customer engagement.

The ideal candidate will bridge data architecture, AI/ML enablement, and telecom domain intelligence, enabling scalable, governed, and high‐performance AI solutions.

Data Pipelines & Engineering

Design and oversee end‐to‐end data pipelines covering ingestion, transformation, enrichment, feature creation, and serving layers.

Build AI‐ready pipelines optimized for LLM training, inference, agent context retrieval, and model lifecycle management.

Ensure real‐time and batch pipeline reliability using observability, data quality checks, and automated monitoring.

Implement CI/CD‐driven pipeline deployments and versioning.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience

12+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics platforms

5+ years working in the Telecom domain (Network, OSS/BSS, 4G/5G)

Proven experience delivering LLM‐based and AI‐driven data platforms

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in LLMs, RAG architectures, and enterprise AI integration

Hands‐on experience designing AI agents and agent orchestration frameworks

Deep knowledge of large‐scale data systems (batch & streaming)

Expertise in creating robust, scalable data pipelines

Strong understanding of ML pipelines, feature engineering, and AI lifecycle needs

Advanced SQL and data modelling skills

Cloud experience with enterprise‐scale AI and data workloads

Domain & Soft Skills

Strong telecom data and operations knowledge

Ability to translate complex technical designs into business value

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills

Must Have Skills:

Data Architect

AI/ML, Telecom Domain (Network, OSS/BSS, 4G/5G)

LLM, AI‐driven, CI/CD, SQL, Stakeholder,

Thanks & regards, 

Naveen Yarramsetty

Technical Recruiter | ASCII Group, LLC
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