AI Architect

Optum; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology firm in Hyderabad is seeking an AI architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable AI-driven systems. Responsibilities include defining architectural direction, collaborating with product teams, and guiding the engineering team on technical aspects. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in AI/ML architecture, particularly with large language models, and strong expertise in cloud platforms like AWS. This role offers an opportunity to influence best practices in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end product development and releases.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML architecture, especially LLMs.
• Deep expertise in cloud ecosystem, preferably AWS.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and AI agent integration.
• Familiarity with design patterns for scalable systems.
• Proven ability to guide teams on SDLC security and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive architectural decisions for AI-based products and platforms.
• Design and build components on top of existing software architecture.
• Ensure adherence to security protocols and best coding practices.
• Guide engineering teams on technical and architectural aspects.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure aligned delivery.
• Ensure security, performance, and best coding practices across SDLC.

Skills

AI/ML architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Event-driven architecture

Technical guidance

Design patterns

Cloud-based systems

Tools

AWS

Job description

We are looking for a strong AI-focused architecture professional who can take ownership of designing and building scalable AI-driven systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive architectural decisions for AI-based products and platforms
• Design and build components on top of existing software architecture
• Create high-quality design documents, architecture diagrams, and technical specifications
• Guide and support the engineering team on technical and architectural aspects (part of the AI 200 team)
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure seamless delivery and alignment
• Ensure adherence to security protocols, performance optimization, and best coding practices across the SDLC

Must-Have Experience

• Proven experience in end-to-end product development and releases
• Strong understanding of AI/ML architecture, especially LLMs (Large Language Models)
• Hands‑on experience with tools/technologies such as:
  • Cloud platforms (preferably AWS or equivalent)
• Solid knowledge of:
  • Event-driven architecture (including LLM-based systems)
  • AI agents and their integration with systems
  • Design patterns and scalable system design

Technical Expertise Required

• Deep expertise in cloud ecosystem (preferably AWS)
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Good understanding of full SDLC, including:
    • Security and compliance

Expectations from the Role

• Act as a technical anchor for the team
• Influence architectural direction and best practices
• Enable team success through guidance, mentoring, and problem‑solving