Lead AI Architect

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Swiss Re is seeking an AI Architect to lead architecture across Data Analytics and AI/GenAI offerings. You will design a cloud-native, enterprise-grade SaaS environment on Azure using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and data lakehouse architecture, supporting AI components powered by LLMs, RAG, OCR, and NLP.

This hands-on leadership role combines high-level architecture with practical implementation, guiding engineering teams and shaping long-term technology strategy.

Formación

• Experience designing cloud-native, enterprise-scale SaaS platforms on Azure.
• Proven ability to lead architecture discussions with stakeholders.
• Hands-on engineering and PoC exploration in AI/ML and data engineering.

Responsabilidades

• Design scalable, secure, resilient cloud platforms.
• Guide engineering teams through architecture decisions and best practices.
• Contribute to development, debugging, and platform evolution.

Conocimientos

Azure

SaaS platforms

Java/Spring

Zero Trust security

REST/SOAP

DevSecOps

Architecture modeling

Team leadership

AI/ML PoCs

Herramientas

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Synapse

OCR

NLP

Descripción del empleo

Location

Madrid, M, ES

About Us

At Swiss Re, we build innovative, cloud-native solutions that help Life & Health insurance companies around the world operate smarter, faster, and more securely. Our internal software house delivers modern SaaS and PaaS products used globally – from mature enterprise platforms like Magnum to new and rapidly scaling solutions.

With a technical community of more than 150+ engineers, architects, and cloud specialists across multiple countries, we design highly available, multi-regional products built on cutting-edge technologies and a strong engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and resilience.

About the Role

We are looking for an AI Architect to lead architecture across our Data Analytics and AI/GenAI offerings.

You will design and shape a cloud-native, enterprise-grade SaaS environment built on Azure, using technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, modern data lakehouse architecture, and supporting AI components powered by LLMs, RAG, OCR, NLP, and more.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will combine high-level architecture with real implementation, experimentation, and guidance for engineering teams. You will be part of our technical leadership group, influencing product direction, platform evolution, and long-term technology strategy.

What You Will Do

Architecture & Design

• Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native platforms
• Create architectures with self-healing and highly available capabilities
• Model systems and define technical documentation and specifications

Technical Leadership

• Guide engineering teams through best practices, design decisions, and innovation
• Present architectural roadmaps to product and business stakeholders
• Mentor engineers and drive strong engineering standards

Hands-on Engineering

• Contribute to development, troubleshooting, and platform evolution
• Lead PoCs exploring emerging technologies (AI/ML, data engineering, cloud services)
• Support implementation with practical expertise in cloud, code, and infrastructure

Strategic Impact

• Shape the long-term architecture vision for Data & AI platforms
• Identify future opportunities in cloud, data, AI, and automation

About You

We don't expect perfection – but we're looking for someone who brings strong architectural thinking, a hands‑on mindset, and the curiosity to push technical boundaries.

You have strong experience with

• Cloud Architecture: Enterprise-grade Azure solutions (AKS, networking, CDN, WAF, etc.)
• SaaS Platforms: Multi‑tenant, high‑availability systems
• System Design: Java/Spring MVC and distributed systems
• Security: Zero Trust principles, authentication & network security
• Integrations: REST, SOAP, event‑driven patterns
• DevSecOps: CI/CD, IaC, cloud automation, resilient infrastructure
• Architecture Modelling: Technical specs, design documentation
• Team Leadership: Coaching multicultural engineering teams

Bonus points for

• Experience with quality and vulnerability tools (SonarQube, Invicti, Aqua)
• Additional non‑Java programming background (Python, .NET, ideally Go)
• Maven and/or Gradle experience

Salary and Benefits

For Spain the base salary range for this position is between [EUR 60.000] and [EUR 100.000] for a full‑time role. The specific salary offered considers the following:

• The requirements, scope, complexity, and responsibilities of the role
• The applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills, and experience

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance‑based variable compensation component, designed to recognize your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location‑specific benefits.

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

Equal Opportunity

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought, or other characteristics. If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for positions that match your skills and experience.