AI Architect

Sageoutfitters; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mobility budget

Laptop & phone

Competitive salary

Insurance coverage

Meal vouchers

Sopra Steria Academy access

Job summary

Sopra Steria in Belgium is seeking an AI Architect to translate business challenges into scalable AI solutions. You will lead cross-domain projects in healthcare, transport, and chatbot development, shaping AI strategy and ensuring production-ready results.

With 7+ years in AI and data science, you’ll mentor teams, review code (Python), and steer deployment across cloud and on-prem environments. A focus on ethics, security, and stakeholder alignment is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of AI and Data Science experience.
• Led end-to-end AI solutions with teams.
• Developed deep learning models and evaluated them.
• Experience deploying AI models in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Define AI architecture and select technologies for deployment.
• Lead project teams from POC to production with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data scientists and AI experts to pilot use cases.
• Mentor consultants and perform code reviews (Python).
• Ensure ethical, legal, and security considerations are addressed.

Skills

AI Architecture

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Code Reviews

Python Programming

ML Deployment

Computer Vision

NLP

LLMs

Cloud AI

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Job description

Company Description

Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than 56.000 colleagues in 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development.

The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together.

Job Description

As an AI Architect, you'll delve into the core of AI, applying your skills across domains like healthcare, transportation, and chatbot development. You'll routinely work with techniques like computer vision, NLP, forecasting, optimization, and generative AI, tackling real-world scenarios without getting lost in complexity. You'll translate business challenges into AI solutions, aligning them with market needs and inspiring both employees and companies. You'll lead project teams to implement these solutions, while considering legal, ethical, and moral boundaries.

You collaborate with data scientists and AI experts to identify and pilot AI use cases, ensuring they reach production readiness. Align with business teams to convert leaders' visions into practical, feasible technical solutions. You gather input from stakeholders and develop processes and products that meet current and future needs. You define the AI architecture and choose technologies from open-source or commercial options. Select deployment models (cloud, on-premises, or hybrid) for seamless integration with existing data and analytics tools.

You improve AI tools and practices, focusing on continuous improvement. Implement feedback mechanisms to assess and recalibrate models as needed. You serve as an AI expert, generating and sharing innovative ideas and insights with colleagues and customers through training and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Qualifications

You’ll have knowledge and experience of the following:

• At least 7+ years of experience in AI and Data Science.
• Multiple examples where you coordinated a team in building end-to-end AI solutions.
• Experienced in developing (deep learning) models.
• Experience in securely and rapidly developing, training, evaluating, debugging, and deploying AI models in both practical and theoretical scenarios.
• Experience with modern computer vision tools for image classification, object detection, tracking, and segmentation.
• Expertise in working with LLMs (GPT, BERT, etc.) and are familiar with NLP and LLM evaluation metrics.
• Hands-on experience in the development of AI solutions in cloud environments like Microsoft azure or AWS.
• You approach problem-solving with an open-minded and constructive attitude.
• You have the drive to stay up to date with the fast-changing AI landscape.
• You're an excellent mentor who not only designs the architecture but also ensures our consultants implement it successfully.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, particularly in Python, to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Guide consultants from Proof of Concept (POC) to production, leveraging your infrastructure knowledge to support deployment and optimization.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English. Knowledge of French is a plus.
• You are resident in Belgium and look forward to working a limited days a week at the client's or our offices.
• You have experience in improving AI/ML strategies.

What we can offer you

As a member of one of Europe’s largest digital solutions providers, you’ll benefit from extensive career development opportunities, both local and international. At the Sopra Steria Academy, you’ll be part of a dynamic network of 56,000 professionals at all stages of their careers. With a wide array of offices to explore, you can find your ideal location and take the next step in your career.

You’ll become a part of a major Tech player in Europe recognized for its consulting, digital services, and software development. On top of that, you’ll join theOptimAi Team: the partner for advanced, intelligent solutions using AI.

Additional Information

Our employees are known for making bold choices and delivering results. Work among high-level professionals at the forefront of corporate software solutions and innovation at Europe’s Leading Digital Service Provider.

We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes:

• A company car or mobility budget.
• Laptop, phone & phone subscription.
• A competitive salary and indefinite contract.
• Insurance coverage, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, and more.
• Continuous learning opportunities through the Sopra Steria Academy to support your career development.

People are the cornerstone of our success. That’s why we aspire to be bolder together. Our goal is to build high-functioning teams and healthy team environments that inspire and help each other to deliver excellence for each of our customers.

Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.