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From its unmatched range of services, ECI provides stability, security and improved business performance, freeing clients from technology concerns and enabling them to focus on running their businesses. More than 1,000 customers worldwide with over $3 trillion of assets under management put their trust in ECI. \nAt ECI, we believe success is driven by passion and purpose. Our passion for technology is only surpassed by our commitment to empowering our employees around the world. \n\nThe Opportunity: \nWe are seeking an experienced AI Architect to define and guide secure, scalable, production-ready enterprise AI platforms and solutions for ECI clients. The role combines strategic architecture with hands-on technical leadership across generative AI, agentic AI, enterprise knowledge systems, governance, LLMOps, AI managed services, and presales solutioning. \nClient satisfaction is our top priority. 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