Solution Architect - Agentic AI

Pernod Ricard SA; Paris; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Mutual insurance

Profit sharing

Continuous learning

Employee events

Résumé du poste

Pernod Ricard SA is seeking a senior Solution Architect to define and drive the enterprise AI architecture across global product teams. You will lead AI governance, patterns, and integration with data pipelines while ensuring security and scalability.

The role requires deep expertise in GenAI, LLMs, RAG, and agentic AI, with strong collaboration across stakeholders and domains in a multinational consumer goods organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, software engineering, or data architecture.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure.
• Experience with AI/ML, GenAI, LLMs, RAG, agentic AI concepts.

Responsabilités

• Act as the primary AI architecture authority for the enterprise.
• Define and embed the reference AI architecture, governance, and standards.
• Drive AI-first product and architecture thinking across teams.
• Facilitate architecture decisions and trade-offs at enterprise level.
• Provide reusable patterns and guardrails for AI solutions.
• Support product teams in designing end-to-end AI-enabled solutions.

Connaissances

AI architecture

Solution architecture

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Outils

Azure

Description du poste

Want to join a fast‑moving company, work among convivial teams, and take part in the global growth strategy of one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the wine & spirits industry ? Embark on an exciting journey with our global Tech team, operating in agile mode within a dynamic product organization. Join a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions will directly shape the trajectory of our cutting‑edge products. As a key player in our agile setup, you'll have the opportunity to drive efficiency, foster creativity, and play a pivotal role in our product development process. Be part of a team that embraces adaptability and values continuous improvement, ensuring we stay at the forefront of technology advancements on a global scale. We are seeking talented and experienced Solution Architects to join our dynamic team. Solution Architect is responsible for designing end‑to‑end solutions (encompassing application layer, data layer and infrastructure layer) that address our businesses and functions’ needs. You will be a part of the Global Enterprise Architecture team and work closely with domain representatives, product owners, developers, data architects, infrastructure specialists and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, scalable, and efficient solutions. As Pernod Ricard accelerates its journey in AI, automation, and intelligent agents, this role is key to ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability of AI‑driven solutions across products and domains The Agentic AI Solution Architect is a senior role responsible for defining and driving the enterprise‑wide AI architecture vision at Pernod Ricard.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary authority and trusted advisor on AI architecture
• Define and embed the reference architecture, governance, and standards for AI
• Drive a mindset shift towards AI‑first product and architecture thinking
• Drive adoption of best practices and reusable AI patterns across product teams
• Facilitate key architecture decisions, trade‑offs, and prioritisation at enterprise level
• Lead definition and evolution of:
• Agent‑based architectures
• LLM orchestration patterns
• RAG and knowledge‑driven systems
• Drive reuse of components, accelerators, and frameworks.
• Defining AI Reference Architecture & Driving Adoption
• Define and maintain the Agentic AI reference architecture, covering:
• LLM‑based systems, autonomous agents, orchestration layers
• Data pipelines, knowledge retrieval (RAG), and model integration
• Security, governance, and responsible AI principles
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture frameworks and standards
• Provide reusable patterns, design principles, and guardrails for AI solutions
• Solution Design & Delivery Support
• Support product teams in designing end‑to‑end AI‑enabled solutions
• Translate business use cases into scalable and secure AI architectures
• Guide teams on:
• Model selection and integration (LLMs, APIs, platforms)
• Prompt orchestration, agent workflows, and reasoning patterns
• Integration with enterprise systems and data platforms
• Ensure solutions are production‑ready, scalable, and maintainable
• AI Technology Evaluation & Innovation
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, tools, and frameworks
• Drive strategic recommendations for AI platforms and capabilities
• Stay at the forefront of agentic AI, GenAI, and automation trends
• Contribute to PoCs, pilots, and innovation initiatives
• Architecture Governance & Decision Leadership
• Act as the primary AI architecture authority in ARB / GD2A/ ADR processes
• Ensure consistency of AI‑related decisions across domains
• Partner with Cyber and Data Privacy to enforce Responsible AI standards
• Provide clear guidance on risks, trade‑offs, and architectural choices
• Technical Leadership & Community Building
• Serve as the go‑to expert and trusted advisor for AI architecture topics
• Mentor Solution Architects and engineering teams on AI best practices
• Contribute to architecture playbooks, guidelines, and knowledge sharing
• Drive adoption of AI architecture standards across the organization

YOUR PROFILE Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, software engineering, data architecture, or a closely related technical discipline. Proven track record in designing and delivering enterprise‑scale technology solutions. Strong experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure. Deep understanding of enterprise software development methodologies, frameworks, and best practices. Hands‑on experience with data platforms, data pipelines, and integration architecture. Strong knowledge of API design, system integration, and modern application architecture. Experience with AI/ML solutions, including GenAI, LLMs, RAG, and agentic AI concepts. Ability to translate business requirements into scalable and secure technical solutions. Good understanding of security, privacy, and responsible AI principles. Familiarity with cloud‑native development and serverless computing. Experience working with enterprise stakeholders and influencing architecture decisions across teams. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a pragmatic, delivery‑oriented mindset. Ability to balance innovation, governance, scalability, and total cost of ownership. Experience in consumer goods, FMCG, or similarly complex global organizations is a plus.

Benefits

• the possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week)
• a very complete mutual insurance
• an attractive compensation including profit‑sharing
• continuous learning opportunities
• employee events
• and more.

Wait, there’s more… We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture.

Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents.

Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.

Job Posting End Date: Target Hire Date: 2026-07-01 Target End Date:

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state‑of‑the‑art brand development, and global distribution technologies.

Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier‑Jouët champagnes.

Our mission is to ensure the long‑term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality.

Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted to € 10,959 million in fiscal year FY25.

Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.