AI / Cloud Architect (m/w/d)

Avnet LLC; München; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

30 days vacation

Company pension

Life/health insurance

Zusammenfassung

Avnet Business Services GmbH, the service provider of the Avnet Group in EMEA, invites applications for an AI / Cloud Architect (m/w/d) – EMEA. Based at the EMEA Headquarters near Munich, you will drive AI-driven automation initiatives and adapt global AI products to regional needs.

You will collaborate with data engineers, product teams, and domain owners to deliver scalable AI solutions, build reliable data pipelines, and promote a Data-as-a-Product mindset across business units, with a hybrid

Qualifikationen

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud data architectures and enterprise tech stacks.
• Business-case mindset with ROI, prioritization, and value tracking experience.
• Hands-on Azure data/compute/networking services.

Aufgaben

• Identify and prioritize AI-driven automation use cases across the EMEA organization.
• Localize global AI products for regional requirements and conduct ROI feasibility analyses.
• Collaborate with domain owners, product teams, data engineers, and stakeholders to translate challenges into scalable AI solutions.
• Track business value and benefits of deployed AI initiatives across the lifecycle of data products.
• Promote Data-as-a-Product mindset and contribute to AI governance and architecture decisions across EMEA.

Kenntnisse

Azure

Cloud architecture

ROI analysis

LLM automation

Fluent English

Web technologies

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Business Admin

Jobbeschreibung

Avnet Business Services GmbH is the service provider of the Avnet Group in EMEA, founded in 2020. With its brands EBV Elektronik, Avnet Silica, Avnet Abacus, Avnet Embedded and Farnell, Avnet is one of the world's most successful distributors of semiconductor products and related services. Avnet is also an S&P 500 listed group. Employees in 70 countries set new standards every day in terms of innovation and quality, for which Avnet has been known in the market for 100 years.

AI / Cloud Architect (m/w/d) – EMEA

Location: EMEA Headquarters, Poing near Munich, Germany

Responsibilities

• Systematically identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI-driven automation use cases across our EMEA organization.
• Localize and adapt global AI products and solutions developed by our internal AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE) to meet regional business requirements.
• Conduct structured feasibility assessments, including ROI modeling, data availability assessments, risk analysis, and build-vs-buy evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with business domain owners, product teams, data engineers, and technology stakeholders to translate business challenges into scalable AI solutions.
• Track, measure, and report on the business value and realized benefits of deployed AI initiatives.
• Support the complete lifecycle of strategic data products, from initial design and development through delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with data engineering teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-performing data pipelines supporting analytics and machine learning workloads.
• Promote and establish a Data-as-a-Product mindset across business units.
• Contribute to the development of AI and data governance frameworks, ensuring responsible, secure, and sustainable adoption of AI technologies.
• Help shape the future cloud, data, and AI architecture across the EMEA organization.

Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a comparable qualification; equivalent professional experience is also welcome.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud data architectures and enterprise technology landscapes.
• Strong business-case mindset with experience in ROI analysis, prioritization, business value assessment, and value tracking.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly in data, compute, and networking services.
• Experience designing hybrid network architectures and cloud landing zones, combined with a solid understanding of underlying network technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with LLM-based automation, generative AI, or AI platforms.
• Familiarity with modern web technologies and architectures.
• Ability to connect strategic business requirements with practical, scalable technology solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to evaluating complex challenges.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Personality

• You are self‑motivated, curious, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership.
• You have excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• You enjoy learning new technical concepts and can communicate them effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• You are a strong troubleshooter with a high level of attention to detail.
• You are comfortable working independently while collaborating across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• You combine strategic thinking with a hands‑on, pragmatic approach.

What We Offer

• Flat hierarchies, short decision‑making paths, and a high degree of personal responsibility with a wide scope for decision‑making.
• Structured onboarding as part of our NEO program, combined with qualified induction and training.
• Flexible working hours based on a 38.5‑hour week.
• Hybrid working model with approximately one office day per week.
• The opportunity to work abroad for up to 10 days per year.
• 30 days of vacation plus additional special leave days for private matters.
• Comprehensive group accident insurance, including coverage outside working hours.
• Supplementary health insurance with Allianz, including subsidized preventive check‑ups, dental coverage, and other benefits.
• Subsidized company pension scheme.
• Additional capital‑forming benefits (VWL).
• Wellpass membership for fitness and health.
• JobBike leasing.
• Subsidized childcare facilities and company canteen.

Equal Opportunity

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [e-mail], Asia applicants - [e-mail], EMEA applicants - [e-mail].

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