Senior AI & Automation Solution Architect

GBG Plc; Chester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GBG Plc in Chester (UK) seeks a Lead AI Technical Architect to steer GBG's AI and automation transformation. This hands-on role translates prioritized business opportunities into scalable technical solutions, establishing reusable architecture and guiding the central AI & Automation team.

You will own architectural decisions, work with Technology, Data, and Infosec, and ensure solutions are secure, scalable and measurable in delivering business value.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering enterprise AI & automation solutions from concept to live.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Experience leading technical teams and providing architectural direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture and solution design for AI and automation opportunities across GBG.
• Establish reusable patterns and integration approaches across functions to reduce duplication.
• Provide technical leadership to central AI & Automation engineering team, including contractors.
• Oversee technical estimates, quality, and delivery readiness, while mentoring engineers.
• Collaborate with business owners, SMEs, and Technology, Data, Infosec teams to align architecture with governance and security requirements.
• Ensure production deployment with proper documentation and operational ownership.

Skills

AI architecture

Technical leadership

Solution design

Prototyping

Communication with stakeholders

Delivery ownership

Enterprise AI

Security & governance

Tools

MS Azure

Power Platform

Copilot Studio

Python

.NET

APIs

Job description

GBG Plc in Chester (UK) seeks a Lead AI Technical Architect to steer GBG's AI and automation transformation. This hands-on role translates prioritized business opportunities into scalable technical solutions, establishing reusable architecture and guiding the central AI & Automation team.

You will own architectural decisions, work with Technology, Data, and Infosec, and ensure solutions are secure, scalable and measurable in delivering business value.