Software / AI Architect - EA DT

Dear Aspirant!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for: AI Architect / Software Architect

You’ll make an impact by:

• Define and govern end-to-end solution architectures for enterprise AI platforms and software products leveraging GenAI, LLMs, RAG, Knowledge Graphs, Machine Learning, and intelligent automation frameworks.
• Drive architecture decisions across application, data, AI/ML, integration, cloud, and security layers while ensuring alignment with business and product objectives.
• Establish reusable architectural patterns, reference architectures, engineering standards, and best practices to accelerate delivery across multiple product teams.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to translate business challenges into scalable technology solutions.
• Mentor development teams, perform architecture reviews, and drive technical excellence across the software delivery lifecycle.
• AI, Knowledge Engineering & Data Intelligence
• Architect and enable enterprise AI/ML solutions covering model development, model serving, monitoring, retraining, evaluation frameworks, and continuous improvement processes.
• Design advanced retrieval ecosystems incorporating Knowledge Graphs, ontologies, taxonomies, semantic search, vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Lead the implementation of intelligent solutions leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), multi-agent systems, prompt engineering, AI orchestration frameworks, and domain-specific reasoning capabilities.
• Drive Responsible AI practices including explainability, governance, security, compliance, risk mitigation, data privacy, and enterprise AI adoption standards.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging AI technologies, tools, frameworks, and platforms to support innovation while balancing business value, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Software Architecture & Engineering Excellence
• Design scalable enterprise applications using Java and Python-based microservices architecture, API-first design principles, event-driven patterns, and distributed system concepts.
• Define architecture patterns for cloud-native development, containerized deployments, and service orchestration using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure architectural compliance with Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) including scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, observability, performance, maintainability, and security.
• Guide development teams in implementing CI/CD, DevOps, testing strategies, code quality standards, and engineering best practices.
• Conduct architecture assessments, technology evaluations, performance benchmarking, and technical governance activities to ensure sustainable solution delivery.
• Cloud, Infrastructure & Platform Awareness
• Architect and support cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure and AWS services, enabling scalable, secure, and resilient application ecosystems.
• Demonstrate strong understanding or working awareness of infrastructure architecture, networking, platform operations, environment management, security controls, monitoring, and operational governance.
• Collaborate effectively with DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and Platform Engineering teams to ensure smooth deployment, operational stability, and lifecycle management.
• Possess working knowledge or awareness of Database Administration (DBA) activities including database design concepts, performance optimization, indexing, backup and recovery strategies, data security, and operational support.
• Drive integration across enterprise applications, AI platforms, data services, cloud services, and infrastructure components to ensure seamless end-to-end solution delivery.

Use your skills to move the world forward!

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 8-12 years of experience in Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Application Development, AI Engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in at least one of the following areas and working knowledge across all three:
• Knowledge Engineering & Semantic Technologies: Knowledge Graphs, Ontologies, Taxonomies, Enterprise Search, Semantic Search, Vector Databases, and Knowledge-Driven Architectures.
• AI/ML & Generative AI: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Evaluation, MLOps, and AI Governance.
• Enterprise Software Engineering: Java and Python Development, Microservices Architecture, API Integration, Cloud-Native Applications, Containerization, CI/CD, and Modern Software Design Patterns.
• Strong awareness of cloud platforms, infrastructure operations, DevOps practices, security architecture, platform engineering, and database management concepts.
• Awareness of industry-standard AI, cloud, architecture, software engineering, and enterprise integration practices; exposure to Electrification, Energy, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, or Engineering domains is considered an added advantage.
• Desired Awareness & Exposure
• Knowledge of cloud-native AI ecosystems such as Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, or equivalent AI platforms.
• Awareness of enterprise architecture principles, solution governance, technology modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Understanding of Infrastructure, Platform Operations, Security, Compliance, Monitoring, and Database Administration practices within enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Responsible AI principles, model governance, data privacy regulations, and secure AI solution design.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, documentation, collaboration, and leadership capabilities with the ability to influence technical decisions across diverse teams.
• This role is best suited for professionals who can combine AI innovation, Knowledge Graph-driven intelligence, modern software architecture, and enterprise-scale engineering practices to build next-generation digital products and platforms.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

This role is based in Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

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