Gen AI Architect Google

Aimlroles; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Discounted health insurance

Employee discounts

Career development

AI-driven learning platform

Job summary

NCS Australia is seeking an AI Architect to lead end-to-end solution architecture for Generative AI projects on Google Cloud. You will serve as the technical authority, bridging business needs with Vertex AI and Model Garden capabilities, and enforcing security, cost-efficiency, and MLOps practices.

As a senior, client-facing technologist, you will manage the full development lifecycle, optimize resources, and ensure production-ready ecosystems while aligning AI initiatives with client KPIs and

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and overseeing end-to-end AI/ML solutions on Google Cloud, with Vertex AI and Model Garden focus.
• Strong MLOps and serverless-first engineering, with governance of development standards and operational stability.
• Excellent communication skills with experience leading discovery workshops and presenting roadmaps to executives.
• Experience managing project scopes and budgets, specifically cloud consumption and resource optimization.
• Certifications from Google Cloud: Professional Machine Learning Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Security Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AI/ML solution architecture for high-profile Generative AI projects on Google Cloud.
• Review and approve high-level designs, ensuring security, cost-efficiency, and robust MLOps.
• Manage the development lifecycle and deployment schedules to deliver operations-ready ecosystems.
• Drive client engagements, discovery workshops, and business-case presentations tied to KPIs and TCO.
• Oversee budgets and cloud costs, ensuring alignment with strategic AI roadmaps and governance.

Skills

Architectural Design

Google Cloud

Vertex AI

MLOps

Client Engagement

Budget Management

Tools

Vertex AI

Model Garden

Job description

At NCS Australia, we are more than a technology services company—we are a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators shaping the future. With a strong presence across the APAC region, we partner with government and enterprise organisations to tackle complex challenges and deliver solutions that drive real, lasting impact.

We are passionate about unlocking value through technology. By focusing on people, committing to quality, and challenging traditional thinking, we believe technology services can be done better. Our team brings this to life by advising, transforming, and managing technology to help our clients and communities thrive.

We love big ideas and bold thinkers. Bring your ambition and your creativity—together, we will turn them into extraordinary opportunities. Ready to make tomorrow with us? Explore our opportunities and join a team that is redefining what’s possible.

As an AI Architect within our Google Cloud practice at NCS Australia, you will lead the end-to-end solution architecture for multiple high-profile Generative AI projects. This is a senior, client-facing position where you will act as the technical authority, bridging the gap between complex business requirements and cutting-edge Google Cloud technology. You will be responsible for reviewing and approving high-level designs, ensuring that every solution we deploy is built on a foundation of security, cost-efficiency, and robust MLOps.

Beyond the initial design, you will manage the entire development lifecycle for project applications. You will be accountable for maintaining elite code quality, managing deployment schedules, and optimizing developer resources to ensure our delivery aligns with Google Cloud best practices. Your leadership ensures that our GenAI solutions are not just innovative, but operationally stable and compliant. You will actively manage operational budgets and Google Cloud costs, enforcing strict MLOps and security SOPs across your project portfolio to guarantee long-term success for our clients.

Your impact will be deep as you lead client engagements and discovery workshops. You will work closely with client leadership to align AI solution values with their specific KPIs, presenting compelling business cases and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis. By partnering with our Senior Managers on long-term AI strategy, you will play a pivotal role in driving the digital transformation of Australia’s leading enterprises.

You are a strategic technologist who thrives in a consultancy environment, balancing deep technical expertise with the communication skills required to influence senior stakeholders. You don't just build models; you build production-ready ecosystems.

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Architectural Expertise: Proven experience designing and overseeing end-to-end AI/ML solutions specifically on Google Cloud, with a focus on Vertex AI and Model Garden.

• Operational Rigor: A strong background in MLOps and serverless-first engineering, with the ability to govern development standards and ensure operational stability.

• Client Centricity: Excellent communication skills with experience leading discovery workshops and presenting technical roadmaps to non-technical executive audiences.

• Financial Acumen: Experience managing project scopes and operational budgets, specifically regarding cloud consumption and resource optimization.

• Certified Excellence: You hold (or are ready to achieve) the following certifications:

  • Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer

  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer

Why join us:

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.

Work rights and background checks:

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks