Principal AI Architect (Hands-on/Remote)

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal AI Architect to lead the development of innovative AI solutions. This hands-on role involves designing scalable architectures and integrating advanced AI technologies to enhance customer experiences across a vast network of APIs. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in implementing AI solutions in customer-facing environments and a strong background in software development. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of TravelTech.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building AI integrations at scale.
• Experience in cloud-native environments and diverse system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop system architecture and establish development guidelines.
• Design AI solutions for enhanced customer experience.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into technical specifications.

Skills

AI/LLM solutions implementation

Function Calling

API integrations

Vector Embeddings

semantic search

Prompt Engineering

RAG

cloud-native environments

system architecture design

analytical skills

Job description

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Principal AI Architect (Hands-on/Remote), London (City of London)

Client:

Global M

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Our client is one of the leading TravelTech companies in the world.

They are looking for a senior/lead/principal engineer with architect experience to be the central force in building and scaling AI solutions across the business and for hundreds of APIs.

It is essential that you come with proven experience building AI integrations at this scale, with hundreds of thousands of users per month.

This role can be 100% remote anywhere within Spain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement system architecture: design the overall structure, select technologies, outline data and communication flow, and establish development guidelines. Create strategies for scalability, data management, security, and disaster recovery.
• Design architecture supporting AI innovation: implement solutions for 90% AI-assisted case resolution, oversee AI and LLM integration to enhance customer experience, and ensure seamless integration between internal systems and AI capabilities.
• Align system, data, and infrastructure architecture: coordinate with data and infrastructure teams for seamless data flow, processing, and infrastructure support.
• Embrace and evaluate new technologies: assess their potential value, and guide their integration if aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate and communicate: work closely with developers, operations, data scientists, and stakeholders, translating business needs into technical specifications and vice versa.
• Solve problems and troubleshoot: identify core issues, create lasting solutions, and promote a resilient technical environment.

Required Skills

• Experience implementing AI/LLM solutions in customer-facing (B2C) environments, with software development and operations background. Travel industry experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with advanced LLM features such as Function Calling, API integrations, Vector Embeddings, semantic search, Prompt Engineering, and RAG.
• Experience in cloud-native environments, and proficiency in diverse system architectures and design.
• Proven ability to design scalable, resilient systems addressing large-scale development challenges.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, with strong analytical skills and KPIs focus.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly.
• Experience managing stakeholders across departments, with coaching and mentoring skills.