Senior AI Architect: Enterprise-Scale Data & Security

The Citation Group; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citation Group is seeking an AI Architect to own the AI/Data architecture for cross‑functional delivery across the organisation. You will drive architecture standards, scalable patterns, and governance, reporting to the Chief AI Officer.

This senior role blends hands-on AI system work with strategic decisioning to align initiatives with the firm’s architecture framework and business goals. You will lead model selection, cost governance, data readiness, and security governance while ensuring

Qualifications

• Senior-level with 6+ years in software/data/architecture
• Hands-on time on production AI systems, not just pilots
• Ability to influence across multiple functions and governance bodies

Responsibilities

• Own AI architecture patterns and standards for the AI/Data area
• Assess and approve model selection frameworks
• Collaborate with the Architecture Review Board and delivery partners
• Drive cost governance and token-usage accountability
• Ensure security and compliance are embedded from the start
• Define design authority and governance for AI initiatives

Skills

AI architecture

Data architecture

Production AI

Stakeholder influence

Architectural governance

Tools

OpenAI API

Anthropic API

Google AI

Job description

The Citation Group is seeking an AI Architect to own the AI/Data architecture for cross‑functional delivery across the organisation. You will drive architecture standards, scalable patterns, and governance, reporting to the Chief AI Officer.

This senior role blends hands-on AI system work with strategic decisioning to align initiatives with the firm’s architecture framework and business goals. You will lead model selection, cost governance, data readiness, and security governance while ensuring