AI Architect Lead Advisor

NTT DATA, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned AIML/GenAI Architect with 13+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in AI/ML and GenAI architecture. You will shape enterprise GenAI solutions, lead end-to-end delivery, and engage with clients on transformation roadmaps.

Strong skills in Azure, GCP, AWS, data engineering, MLOps, and experience with Databricks/Snowflake/Palantir are required. This role drives architecture design, proposals, and client engagements across large programs.

Qualifications

• 13+ years IT experience; 5+ years in AI/ML/GenAI architecture
• Strong knowledge of Insurance value chains across P&C, life, health, and reinsurance
• Advanced expertise with Azure (priority), GCP, AWS and hyperscaler solutions

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver GenAI, LLM, and agentic AI solutions
• Lead proposals, estimations, and RFP/RFI responses
• Partner with clients as a trusted AI advisor for transformation roadmaps
• Design enterprise-scale AI-ready architectures
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of AI platforms and reference architectures

Skills

GenAI architecture

AI/ML architecture

Cloud architecture (Azure/GCP/AWS)

RFPs & proposals

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Data science foundations

MLOps

Architectural design leadership

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Palantir

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Locations: Bangalore/Chennai/Delhi NCR/Pune/Hyderabad | Experience: 13+ years (5+ in AIML & GenAI Architecture)

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned AIML/GenAI Architect with 13+ years of total experience, including 5+ years of relevant expertise in AI/ML, Data Science, and GenAI architectures This role demands a proven background in technical architecture design, Hyperscaler solutions (Azure, GCP, AWS), and end-to-end delivery of AI-driven platforms and agentic solutions The candidate will play a pivotal role in solution architecture & design, proposal creation, estimations, and client engagement across large-scale AI transformation programs

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver GenAI, LLM, and agentic AI solutions
• Excellent understanding of Agentic Frameworks, MLOps, LLMOps
• Design enterprise-level scalable AI-ready architectures
• Lead proposals, estimations, and RFP/RFI responses
• Partner with clients as a trusted AI advisor for transformation roadmaps
• Exposure to data engineering pipelines
• Build reference architectures and reusable GenAI frameworks

Qualifications

• 13+ years IT experience; 5+ years in AI/ML/GenAI architecture
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Insurance capabilities across P&C, life, health and reinsurance value chains, from quote, bind and policy issuance through claims and servicing, and use this knowledge to shape capability maps and target-state architectures.
• Advise on insurance transformation initiatives, including core platform modernization, digital journeys, data and analytics platforms, automation, cloud migration and enterprise AI adoptio
• Strong data science, MLOps, and solutioning background
• Deep expertise with Azure (priority), GCP, AWS
• Proven client-facing skills: RFPs, proposals, and stakeholder management
• Certifications in Azure AI / GCP ML / AWS ML (preferred)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 13+ years overall IT experience with 5+ years as an AI/ML architect
• Technical Background:
  • Strong foundation in data science, ML model lifecycle, and MLOps
  • Proven expertise in GenAI / LLM / Agentic architecture design
  • Good understanding of data engineering pipelines
• Cloud Expertise: Hands-on architecture experience with at least one of the major Hyperscalers such as Azure, GCP, AWS
• Experience of working on Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir etc. is added advantage
• Client-Facing Skills: Proven track record in RFPs, proposals, and estimation for AI programs
• Soft Skills: Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Azure AI Architect / GCP ML Engineer / AWS Machine Learning Specialty
• Experience with enterprise-scale GenAI deployments (e g , copilots, chatbots, autonomous agents)
• Exposure to regulatory-compliant AI systems in BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Public Sector etc. will have added advantage

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.