AI Solutions Architect-Tech Lead

Zinkworks; Athlone; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinkworks is seeking a Technical Lead/Architect to define and drive the AI strategy for Fixed Network platforms. You will lead the adoption of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Digital Twin initiatives, shaping reference architectures and reusable components while coordinating multi-vendor delivery teams.

You will ensure scalable AI solutions using Google Cloud, Python and event-driven microservices, guiding suppliers and internal teams to modernize OSS platforms and improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in a large telecoms enterprise.
• Strong background delivering Generative AI, LLMs and AI orchestration.
• Deep Google Cloud Platform expertise.
• Proven Python, APIs, microservices and event-driven design proficiency.
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes and platform engineering.
• History leading multi-vendor delivery and governance of complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Define, own and execute the AI technology roadmap for Fixed Network platforms.
• Lead delivery of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Digital Twin and data intelligence initiatives.
• Identify and prioritize automation across network lifecycle stages.
• Define AI reference architectures, design patterns and standards.
• Establish scalable capabilities for vector databases, LLM integration and model lifecycle management.
• Guide evolution of Fixed Network Digital Twin capabilities and automation.
• Provide technical leadership to internal teams, partners and suppliers.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and remove blockers.
• Enable AI solutions to leverage network datasets (inventory, topology, performance, fault).

Skills

Technical Lead

Solution Architect

Principal Engineer

Telecoms Enterprise

Generative AI

Large Language Models

Agentic AI

RAG

AI Orchestration

Google Cloud

Python

APIs

Microservices

Event-Driven

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Containers

Kubernetes

Platform Engineering

Multi-Vendor Delivery

Team Leadership

Governance

Tools

Vertex AI

Gemini

Microsoft Copilot

OpenAI

Anthropic Claude

Job description

Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI-driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence, our teams simplify complexity and turn it into competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU, UK, and US, Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter.

Overview:

In this role you will define and drive the technical strategy, architecture, design and delivery of AI-enabled solutions across the Fixed Network domain. The role will lead the adoption of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Network Digital Twin, automation and data-driven decision intelligence to modernize OSS platforms, improve operational efficiency and support increasingly autonomous network operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, own and execute the AI technology roadmap for Fixed Network platforms.
• Lead the technical delivery of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Digital Twin and data intelligence initiatives.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to automate network planning, design, build, provisioning, assurance and operations.
• Define AI reference architectures, design patterns, reusable components and engineering standards.
• Establish scalable capabilities for retrieval-augmented generation, vector databases, large language model integration, agent orchestration, knowledge graphs and model lifecycle management.
• Guide the evolution of Fixed Network Digital Twin capabilities, including physical and logical topology, federated inventory, simulation and closed-loop automation.
• Provide technical leadership to internal engineering teams, delivery partners and suppliers.
• Resolve complex technical challenges, manage dependencies and remove delivery blockers.
• Enable the use of network inventory, topology, performance, fault, assurance and operational datasets in AI solutions.

Must Haves

• Significant experience as a Technical Lead, Solution Architect, Principal Engineer or equivalent in a large-scale Telecoms enterprise environment.
• Strong experience delivering Generative AI, large language model, Agentic AI, retrieval-augmented generation or AI orchestration solutions.
• Extensive working experience with Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with Python, APIs, microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes and platform engineering.
• Proven experience leading multi-vendor technical delivery teams and governing complex programmes.

Nice to have

• Experience with Network Digital Twins, graph technologies, knowledge graphs and vector databases.
• Hands-on experience with Vertex AI, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Open AI, Anthropic Claude or comparable AI platforms.
• Knowledge of MLOps, model governance, evaluation and production monitoring.

Inclusion & Diversity at Zinkworks

At Zinkworks, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment, we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland, we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all.