AI Solution Architect

Global Payments; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments in India seeks a Solution Architect to shape the future of cloud-based AI/ML. You will design AI/ML solutions on GCP, lead requirements, prototyping, development, deployment, and monitoring, and collaborate with data engineers, scientists, and business stakeholders to translate needs into scalable technical designs.

You will optimize workloads for performance, cost, and reliability; stay current with GCP advancements; provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML solution architecture, with at least 2 years on GCP.
• Hands-on experience with GCP AI/ML services (Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, AutoML, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of data engineering (ETL, data lakes, data warehousing) on GCP.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn is a plus.
• Experience with MLOps, CI/CD, and model deployment on GCP.
• Familiarity with GCP security, IAM, and cost management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• GCP Professional certifications are highly desirable.
• It’s a bonus if you have Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud AI architectures.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design AI/ML solutions using GCP services (Vertex AI, BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, etc.).
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI projects: requirements gathering, solution design, prototyping, development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Develop scalable data pipelines and model training workflows on GCP.
• Advise on best practices for data governance, security, and compliance in cloud-based AI systems.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Optimize AI workloads for performance, cost, and reliability on GCP.
• Stay current with GCP advancements and emerging AI/ML technologies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews for AI projects.

Skills

Python

SQL

Communication

Stakeholder management

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GCP

Vertex AI

BigQuery

Dataflow

Pub/Sub

Cloud Functions

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments.

We’re looking for a Solution Architect to join our team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you’ll own

• Architect and design AI/ML solutions using GCP services (Vertex AI, BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, etc.).
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI projects: requirements gathering, solution design, prototyping, development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Develop scalable data pipelines and model training workflows on GCP.
• Advise on best practices for data governance, security, and compliance in cloud-based AI systems.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Optimize AI workloads for performance, cost, and reliability on GCP.
• Stay current with GCP advancements and emerging AI/ML technologies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews for AI projects.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML solution architecture, with at least 2 years on GCP.
• Hands-on experience with GCP AI/ML services (Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, AutoML, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of data engineering (ETL, data lakes, data warehousing) on GCP.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn is a plus.
• Experience with MLOps, CI/CD, and model deployment on GCP.
• Familiarity with GCP security, IAM, and cost management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• GCP Professional certifications (e.g., Professional Machine Learning Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect) are highly desirable.
• It’s a bonus if you have Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud AI architectures.
• Knowledge of data migration, data quality, and data lineage in cloud environments.
• Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) is a plus.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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EEOC Statement: Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify [e-mail].