Senior AI & Data Architect (f/m/x)

IBM iX DACH; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of vacation

Health & Well-being programs

Great IBM discounts

Access to internal coaching and mentoring

Job summary

A leading digital experience provider in Düsseldorf seeks a Senior AI & Data Architect to drive innovation in AI solutions. This role involves designing and implementing robust data architectures for AI platforms and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data and AI architecture, MLOps practices, and proficiency in German and English. The company offers great work-life balance, health initiatives, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in data and AI architecture including cloud-native systems.
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices and responsible AI frameworks.
• German language proficiency at C1 level and at least B2 in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own end-to-end architecture for data and AI platforms.
• Design modern data architectures and AI/ML pipelines.
• Define standards for responsible AI and governance.

Skills

Data and AI architecture expertise

MLOps practices

Knowledge of AI security threats

Cross-functional communication

Experience with MLOps frameworks

German (C1) and English (B2)

Tools

MLFlow

Azure ML

SageMaker

Job description

Senior AI & Data Architect (f/m/x) – IBM iX DACH

Senior AI & Data Architect (f/m/x) – IBM iX DACH

Are you ready to drive data‑driven innovation and lay the foundation for cutting‑edge AI solutions? As a senior AI & Data Architect, you will design powerful systems and architectures that enable companies to achieve strategic goals with modern technology.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Locations: Berlin, Düsseldorf or Vienna
• Hours: 40/38.5 hours per week

Responsibilities

• You develop and own the end‑to‑end architecture for data and AI platforms, ensuring scalability, security, compliance, and performance.
• You are responsible for designing modern data architectures (e.g., Data Lakehouse, Data Mesh, DataVault 2.0) and best‑practice AI/ML pipelines.
• You will define standards for responsible AI, governance, and AI/ML security across the organization.
• You will collaborate with Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Security teams, Sales, and Delivery to ensure consistent and secure solution delivery.
• You will help to guide the right tool and cloud service selection (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and provide architectural leadership in internal and customer‑facing projects.
• You will design and architect AI solutions and tune models for performance and output quality by monitoring model performance, enabling automated model deployment and providing lifecycle management across environments.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong expertise in data and AI architecture, including cloud-native and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices, AI/ML operationalization, lifecycle management, and responsible AI frameworks. Experience with data modelling approaches such as DataVault 2.0 or Data Mesh.
• Knowledge of AI security threats (e.g., adversarial attacks, data poisoning) and compliance requirements (GDPR, AI Act).
• Excellent communicator with the ability to work in cross‑functional agile teams.
• Proven experience implementing MLOps frameworks (e.g., MLFlow, Azure ML, SageMaker), including CI/CD for ML, model versioning, experiment tracking, and automated model monitoring.
• German language proficiency at C1 level and at least B2 in English.

Your perspective

Professional Growth

We offer opportunities for personal development through our internal academy and “design yourself” programs, including in‑house coaching and mentoring. You’ll also have full access to all further training opportunities at IBM.

Work‑Life Balance

Our core working hours, 30 days of vacation and a hybrid‑work‑model help you live your life more flexibly.

Health & Well‑Being

Your well‑being is just as important as your health. That’s why we offer different programs & initiatives to support your physical and mental health.

Team & Culture

It’s our goal for everyone to feel safe, needed and celebrated. Look forward to great team and company events.

Corporate Benefits & Incentives

Enjoy great IBM discounts and internal incentives that appreciate your effort, such as our “Bring a friend” rewards program.

About Us

In over 60 studios, IBM iX is one of the largest providers of digital experience services in the world. As part of IBM Consulting, IBM’s consulting and services unit, IBM iX is a consultancy, digital agency, design studio and tech company all in one. At the intersection of strategy, design and technology, the teams support organizations, companies and brands in their digital transformation. In German‑speaking countries, experts design digital experiences that put people at the center – based on IBM technologies and in collaboration with leading technology partners such as Adobe, Salesforce and SAP CX.

We look forward to receiving your application with a current CV, work references and, very welcome, a short letter of motivation.

Contact

Questions about the job? Please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner:
Stefan Lembcke
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