AWS AI Architect

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an AI Architect, where you will lead the design and delivery of innovative AI solutions. This role is vital in transforming business requirements into actionable AI strategies, empowering clients to achieve their goals through advanced analytics. You will collaborate with diverse teams, leveraging AWS technologies to create scalable solutions while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. If you're passionate about AI and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Programs

Competitive Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of AIML and GenAI concepts and methodologies.
• Experience in consulting and leading multi-stream AI projects.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of AWS cloud data and AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
• Lead project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Establish effective communication with stakeholders, translating AI concepts.

Skills

AIML Concepts

NLP

Computer Vision

Statistical Modeling

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor’s in a quantitative field

Master’s or PhD

Tools

AWS AI

MLOps

SQL

Python

ML Libraries

AWS Infrastructure (CDK, CloudFormation, EC2, IAM)

AWS Data Services (Glue, Athena, Redshift)

Job description

PwC’s Cloud Computing and Networking practice helps our clients transform their business through innovative technology solutions and effective IT Service Management. Part of that journey includes helping our clients enable innovation, reinvent their customer experience, and explore new markets.

We seek an experienced and forward-thinking AI Architect to join our rapidly expanding AWS Alliance team. This role is crucial in designing and delivering cutting-edge AI solutions that drive our clients’ success. You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining AI-related projects, enabling our clients to deploy advanced analytics and AI models. Your expertise will transform business requirements and vast datasets into AI solutions, empowering our clients to achieve their business goals.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

• Delivering Solutions:

1. Requirements Gathering and Solutioning:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, providing clear project direction and prioritization.
• Identify customer pain points & objectives, relevant KPIs, and articulate solution impact.
• Conduct discovery sessions, analyze requirements, and design solutions.
• Work with the delivery team to review solution designs.

Technology Lead / SME:

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Identify, manage, and resolve risks, issues, and blockers.
• Serve as SME on AWS AI technologies, providing technical guidance and leadership to delivery teams.
• Provide leadership on engagements, including team building, consensus, and ethical work practices.
• Stay embedded with AI delivery teams to understand requirements, remove roadblocks, and analyze feasibility.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Identify areas for improvement to increase team productivity.

Best Practices:

• Ensure development of robust, scalable AI solutions by providing technical oversight aligned with AWS best practices.
• Establish and maintain best practices for engagement delivery, leveraging AWS AI frameworks.
• Promote adherence to Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Communication & Reporting:

• Establish effective communication with stakeholders, translating complex AI concepts into understandable insights.
• Implement mechanisms for progress monitoring and regular reporting to leadership.

Supporting Data and AI Practice’s Growth:

• Participate in hiring, interviews, and recruiting activities.
• Support sales activities through client engagement, requirements validation, and solution presentations.
• Participate in marketing events, produce thought leadership content, and develop demos.
• Mentor and coach diverse team members.

Learning and Compliance:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of AWS cloud data and AI technologies and industry regulations.

Experience and skills you’ll use to solve

• AI Expertise:
• Deep knowledge of AIML and GenAI concepts, methodologies, and applications.
• Expertise in NLP, computer vision, statistical modeling, and ML lifecycle.
• Leadership:
• Experience in consulting, architecting, and leading multi-stream AI projects in enterprise settings.
• AWS AI & Data Technologies:
• Proficiency in AWS AI, MLOps, LLMOps, and related infrastructure tools.
• Strong skills in SQL, Python, ML libraries, and code management.
• Knowledge of AWS infrastructure (CDK, CloudFormation, EC2, IAM) and data services (Glue, Athena, Redshift, etc.).
• Skills:
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and independent working skills.
• Continuous learner with a passion for new technologies.
• Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s in a quantitative field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• AWS certifications are a plus.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be part of diverse teams helping build trust and deliver outcomes. Our environment promotes growth, rewards impact, and supports wellbeing through competitive benefits and flexible programs. Learn more about our application process and total rewards at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada is committed to an inclusive, hybrid work environment that balances in-person and virtual work to support growth and collaboration. We encourage in-person engagement at our offices, which are hubs of connectivity and learning. Exact team expectations can be discussed during interviews.

We value our people and strive for an equitable, inclusive community where everyone belongs. We provide accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. Please inform us if you require support to perform at your best.