Senior AI Solution Architect - Multi-Cloud Data & AI

Sia; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Sia is seeking an AI Solution Architect based in the UAE to lead end‑to‑end data & AI engagements in the Middle East. You will design scalable architectures across cloud, data pipelines, model serving and generative AI while guiding client workshops and governance.

The role combines hands‑on technical leadership with advisory work, shaping reference architectures and advancing Sia’s AI capabilities for enterprise and government clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or a related field.
• 8+ years' experience in solution or cloud architecture, or in a senior engineering role with significant design ownership.
• Deep expertise in multi‑cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and/or Databricks), including networking, security, compute, storage and managed AI/ML services.
• Proven experience designing agent orchestration and the model layer, including open‑weight models.
• Solid grasp of classical machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, autonomous agents and data engineering.
• Demonstrable experience of taking AI solutions from proof of concept to production.
• Proven ability to engage senior client stakeholders, lead workshops and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Familiarity with AI compliance frameworks and responsible AI practices.
• Sound judgment on architectural trade‑offs under uncertainty.
• Professional proficiency in English is a must; Arabic is a plus.
• Based in the UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi)

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end architecture of data and AI projects, covering cloud infrastructure, data pipelines, model serving, generative AI and agent‑based systems
• Design agent orchestration and the model layer, including the selection and use of open‑weight models
• Define application modernization paths that embed AI into client systems and processes
• Act as the primary technical contact for senior client stakeholders, aligning designs with business goals, security policies and applicable regulation
• Lead client workshops and present technical capabilities and architecture options to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Lead architecture reviews and technical governance across workstreams, and unblock delivery teams with hands‑on guidance when needed
• Design for production readiness: scalability, reliability, observability and cost
• Support scoping, architecture proposals and effort estimates to build and convert the project pipeline
• Apply AI compliance frameworks and responsible AI practices to every design
• Mentor junior consultants and engineers, and contribute to Sia's internal IP, accelerators and reference architectures
• Carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or a related field

Job description

Sia is seeking an AI Solution Architect based in the UAE to lead end‑to‑end data & AI engagements in the Middle East. You will design scalable architectures across cloud, data pipelines, model serving and generative AI while guiding client workshops and governance.

The role combines hands‑on technical leadership with advisory work, shaping reference architectures and advancing Sia’s AI capabilities for enterprise and government clients.