AI Solutions Architect - Cognitive Computing

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly with client travel

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development and certs

Home office setup allowance

Company-sponsored memberships and tech

Exposure to diverse AI projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Solutions Architect for a premier technology consultancy. You will design end-to-end cognitive AI systems, translate client challenges into scalable ML/NLP solutions, and define data architectures for enterprise deployments.

This role combines deep technical work with strong client-facing responsibilities in a remote-enabled setting from East London. You will lead PoCs, create architectural blueprints, mentor client teams, and communicate complex value

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS, AI, Data Science or related field.
• 6+ years in AI/ML with 3+ years in a Solutions Architect or client-facing role.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise AI/ML solutions.
• Strong understanding of ML, NLP, CV domains.
• Experience with cloud AI platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solutions for clients, including data strategy, model development, and deployment.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into AI projects.
• Select AI/ML technologies and platforms to meet client needs.
• Develop PoCs and prototypes to demonstrate value.
• Create architectural blueprints and documentation.
• Mentor client technical teams through implementation.
• Stay updated on AI advances and cognitive computing.
• Present AI strategies to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Assess client systems and plan AI integration strategies.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities and client presentations.
• Drive innovation and adoption of cutting-edge AI techniques.

Skills

Client facing

Python

AI/ML

NLP

Data pipelines

MLOps

Communications

Education

Master's/PhD in CS/AI/Data Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Python libraries

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a premier technology consultancy focused on delivering transformative AI solutions to enterprises. We are seeking an experienced AI Solutions Architect to design and architect sophisticated cognitive computing systems. You will work closely with clients to understand their business challenges and translate them into innovative AI-driven solutions, leveraging machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing. This role requires a deep understanding of AI technologies, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts. The position offers a remote work arrangement, allowing you to engage with clients and teams globally while contributing to impactful projects. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent business solutions from **East London** and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI solutions for clients, encompassing data strategy, model development, and deployment.
• Collaborate with clients to gather business requirements, identify AI opportunities, and define project scopes.
• Select appropriate AI/ML technologies, tools, and platforms to meet client needs.
• Develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and prototypes to demonstrate the value of AI solutions.
• Create detailed architectural blueprints and technical documentation for proposed solutions.
• Guide and mentor client technical teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and cognitive computing.
• Present AI solutions and strategies to client stakeholders, including technical and executive audiences.
• Assess existing client systems and recommend integration strategies for AI components.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and align with client IT infrastructure and governance policies.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, including proposal development and client presentations.
• Drive innovation and champion the adoption of cutting-edge AI techniques.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 3 years in a Solutions Architect or similar client-facing role.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering successful AI/ML solutions for enterprises.
• Deep understanding of various AI domains, including machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision.
• Experience with major cloud AI/ML platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in AI (e.g., Python) and relevant libraries.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, data pipelines, and MLOps principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions.
• Experience working with diverse industries and business functions.
• Consulting or professional services background is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cognitive computing frameworks and tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible remote work arrangement with opportunities for client travel.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging and impactful AI projects across various industries.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment, accessible remotely.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Home office setup allowance.
• Company-sponsored professional memberships and events.