Enterprise AI & Data Architecture Leader

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking a senior AI and data architect to lead the strategy and design of enterprise AI capabilities in Canada. You will define reference architectures, partner with business units, and ensure alignment with governance and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor teams, review technical work, and drive scalable, secure data platforms, ML pipelines, and model governance across programs, balancing business needs with tech strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of cumulative experience in software development, data engineering, or AI/ML architecture.
• Preferred experience with generative AI, LLMs, or reinforcement learning in production environments
• Proven experience designing and deploying AI/ML solutions
• Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), and MLOps tools.
• Preferred certifications in cloud architecture or AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and other relevant programming languages.
• Familiarity with data architecture, APIs, and microservices.
• Experience with implementing disruptive technologies in an organization;
• Experience with Complex & high-volume cloud implementations;
• Passion for technology /or domains;
• Possesses knowledge in financial industry business knowledge as well as knowledge of major data consumption use cases in financial services.
• Exhibits knowledge of data architecture concepts and practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of architecture frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
• Possesses expert communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrates solid consulting and client management skills.
• Is energetic, personable, and achievement- and outcome-oriented.
• Exhibits relationship management and managerial leadership abilities.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define the enterprise AI and data architecture and roadmap.
• Lead end-to-end AI solution reference architectures including data pipelines and deployment.
• Partner with stakeholders to align technology with business needs.
• Govern AI/ML solution compliance with policies and standards.
• Mentor engineers and promote architectural governance.

Skills

AI/ML architecture

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Cloud strategy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

BMO Financial Group is seeking a senior AI and data architect to lead the strategy and design of enterprise AI capabilities in Canada. You will define reference architectures, partner with business units, and ensure alignment with governance and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor teams, review technical work, and drive scalable, secure data platforms, ML pipelines, and model governance across programs, balancing business needs with tech strategy.