Senior Gen AI Principal Architect -AI &Automation

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Overview

$DOE
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

automation
AI

Job Details

Position: Senior Gen AI Principal Architect

Location: Remote

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:

Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Principle Architect to spearhead end to end assessments for Enterprise scale AI and Intelligent Automation initiatives at mid-sized clients. Operating as a trusted advisor to the CEO and CEO 1 level, you will diagnose current state capabilities, craft future state architectures, and build pragmatic transformation roadmaps that unlock measurable value from Generative AI, machine learning, RPA, and intelligent workflow orchestration. You will serve as the critical link between executive vision, technology strategy, and delivery execution-balancing quick wins with long term platform resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Discovery & Assessment

  • Lead C suite workshops to capture business objectives, automation pain points, and AI ambitions.
  • Conduct rapid maturity assessments using TOGAF/SAFe, AI Capability Maturity Models, and industry benchmarks.
  • Quantify value pools, ROI, and risk for prioritized use cases (e.g., GenAI copilots, intelligent document processing, autonomous workflows).

Target Architecture & Roadmap

  • Define end to end architectures covering data, application, integration, security, and governance layers-cloud agnostic but fluent in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform native AI services.
  • Establish reference patterns for LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, agent based automation, and event driven microservices.
  • Craft 12 to 24 month transformation roadmaps with clear milestone KPIs, talent requirements, and change management plans.

Governance & Operating Model

  • Design AI/Automation Centers of Excellence, policy guardrails, and federated governance models (data privacy, ethics, and compliance).
  • Recommend platform selection criteria (build vs. buy) and partner ecosystems.

Proofs of Value & Quick Win Delivery

  • Oversee rapid proofs of value to validate assumptions, de risk technology choices, and demonstrate tangible impact within 90 days.

Thought Leadership & Capability Building

  • Mentor client and internal teams; publish POVs on emerging AI trends, DevOps for ML, and responsible AI frameworks.
  • Contribute reusable blueprints, assessment accelerators, and methodology assets across the consulting practice.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred).
  • Experience: 15+ years in enterprise / solution architecture, with 8+ years leading AI, automation, or digital transformation programs in a consulting environment.
  • Technical Depth:
    • Hands on architecture for GenAI, LLM fine tuning/RAG, ML Ops, RPA, event streaming, and API first integration.
    • Fluency across major hyperscaler stacks (AWS SageMaker & Bedrock, Google Vertex AI & Duet, Azure OpenAI & ML).
    • Working knowledge of security, data governance, and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Methodology & Frameworks: TOGAF 9/10, Zachman, SAFe, ITIL 4, COBIT, or equivalent; Lean/Agile delivery.
  • Business Acumen: Proven ability to translate executive vision into actionable technology roadmaps and to build multimillion dollar business cases.
  • Soft Skills: Polished communicator with board room presence; excels at stakeholder alignment, conflict resolution, and cross functional leadership.
Certifications (nice to have): TOGAF, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform Architect Professional, PMP, Certified RPA Architect (UiPath/Automation Anywhere), or equivalent.

Tekshapers 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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