AI Solution Architect

HCLTech; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech in Ireland seeks an AI Solution Architect – Cloud, Data, AI/GenAI & Enterprise Transformation to act as a strategic technology leader guiding enterprise-scale cloud and GenAI transformations across BFSI clients, bridging CxO advisory with hands-on engineering.

You will design multi-region, secure, scalable cloud-native architectures, champion Zero Trust, implement MLOps, and lead end-to-end modernization and migration programs, including GenAI production deployment at scale.

Qualifications

• 10-14 years of enterprise IT, architecture and digital transformation.
• Enterprise AI/GenAI implementations experience.
• Strong exposure to BFSI domain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to CIO/CTO on cloud, data and AI transformation strategy.
• Define enterprise architecture blueprints aligned with TOGAF and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead Architecture Review Boards and ensure governance compliance.
• Provide technology roadmaps aligned to multi-year transformation programs.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of cloud modernization, migration and re-architecture.
• Drive adoption of GenAI solutions including Agentic AI workflows and RAG-based architectures.

Skills

Executive advisory

Architecture governance

Cloud architecture

GenAI deployment

Distributed systems

Zero Trust security

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional)

Tools

AWS

Bedrock

Lambda

TOGAF

RAG

AgentCore

CI/CD

IaC

Job description

AI Solution Architect – Cloud, Data, AI/GenAI & Enterprise Transformation

Purpose of the Role:

As an Architect you will serve as a strategic technology leader responsible for driving enterprise-scale cloud and GenAI transformation initiatives across BFS clients. The role bridges CxO-level advisory and deep engineering execution, ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant architecture aligned to enterprise standards and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Executive Advisory & Architecture Governance

• Act as a trusted advisor to CIO/CTO/Chief Architects on cloud, data, and AI transformation strategy.
• Define enterprise architecture blueprints aligned with TOGAF and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and ensure compliance with enterprise governance frameworks.
• Provide technology roadmaps aligned to multi-year transformation programs.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of cloud modernization, migration, and re-architecture programs.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI solutions including:
• Agentic AI workflows
• RAG-based architectures
• Operationalize GenAI solutions into production at scale across business functions.

4. Cloud-Native & Distributed Systems Architecture

• Design multi-region, highly available, and scalable cloud-native architectures.
• Lead adoption of:
• Serverless & event-driven patterns
• Microservices and container-based platforms
• Ensure Zero Trust Security models and enterprise-grade resilience.

5. Responsible AI, MLOps & Compliance

• Model governance and evaluation
• Bias mitigation and explainability
• PII protection and secure data handling
• Implement MLOps pipelines for continuous model lifecycle management.

Core Competencies:

• Cloud Platforms: AWS (primary), multi-cloud strategy
• AI/GenAI: Bedrock, AgentCore, Lambda, LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI frameworks
• Engineering Excellence: DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
• Security & Compliance: Zero Trust, data privacy, regulatory alignment

Required Experience:

• 10-14 years of experience in enterprise IT, architecture, and digital transformation
• Enterprise AI/GenAI implementations
• Strong exposure to BFSI domain (preferred)

Certifications (Preferred/Expected):

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional)