Senior AI Solution Architect

Smith & Nephew; Uttoxeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior AI Solution Architect to drive the design and development of innovative AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI/ML technologies and proven experience in regulated environments. This role involves collaborating with various teams to define architectural standards and leading a team of solution engineers. The position offers a hybrid working model, generous bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in AI/ML technologies.
• Proven experience designing and implementing AI solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of intelligent AI solutions.
• Design scalable architecture blueprints.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders.

Skills

AI/ML technologies

GenAI

NLP

computer vision

automation

stakeholder engagement

technical talent management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science

Tools

Palantir

Agentforce

Copilot

Azure Data Intelligence

Job description

Overview

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We’re looking for a visionary Senior AI Solution Architect to lead the design and development of intelligent solutions that transform how we work and serve our customers. This role focuses on AI architecture, governance, and model governance, with an emphasis on driving change and education across Smith+Nephew.

You will be at the forefront of our AI strategy, working across business units to identify opportunities where AI can deliver real value. You will design scalable architecture blueprints, select tools and technologies, guide the development of proof-of-concepts, and help transition them into full-scale deployments. You will collaborate with business and IT leaders to define standards, governance, and architectural guardrails that ensure consistency, compliance, and scalability. Over time, you will build and lead a team of solution engineers and data scientists focused on delivering cutting-edge AI solutions.

What you’ll need to be successful

Success in this role means being a trusted expert and a strategic thinker who can translate complex technical concepts into business value. You’ll need:

• A strong foundation in AI/ML technologies including GenAI, NLP, computer vision and automation, with hands-on experience in platforms such as Palantir, Agentforce, Copilot and Azure Data Intelligence
• Proven experience designing and implementing AI solutions across multiple domains, ideally within regulated environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage technical talent
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or a related field, plus relevant certifications in AI/ML tools

Benefits and Inclusion

You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. You can learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups.
• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours
• Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and more
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model for most professional roles
• Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and more

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