AI Architect

NES Fircroft; Bærum; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and insurance

Remote work flexibility

Well-being program

Young Professional network

Job summary

Aker Solutions is seeking an AI Architect to join our Oslo or Stavanger team. You will design scalable AI and agent-based architectures aligned with business needs and enterprise standards.

You will guide engineering teams, embed governance, security, and reliability into architectures, and partner with business units to translate AI opportunities into practical, secure designs across cloud platforms. Fluent English and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or related field; relevant experience may compensate for education
• Strong experience in enterprise, solution or technology architecture, with ability to design scalable systems and guide decisions
• Good understanding of AI and data-driven solutions, including agentic AI, ML, orchestration patterns, and modern cloud platforms
• Experience balancing business requirements with architecture principles such as scalability, resilience, security, governance and operational efficiency
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft technology ecosystem, particularly Azure, APIs and enterprise platform capabilities
• Fluent written and spoken English, with clear communication to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Develop reusable standards, reference architectures, design and orchestration patterns
• Guide engineering teams and support architecture decisions across AI, ML and intelligent automation
• Design scalable AI and agent-based architectures aligned with business needs
• Partner with business units to translate AI opportunities into practical designs
• Define architecture patterns and integration approaches for AI systems to work together
• Embed governance, security, reliability and operational requirements into AI architectures
• Evaluate data and semantic architecture approaches including structured, vector, graph and hybrid patterns

Skills

Architecture experience

AI & data-driven solutions

Azure & cloud platforms

Communication to stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering

Tools

Azure

APIs

Job description

Would you like to be part of a team seeking to transform the energy sector?

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future.

We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

Artificial intelligence is changing how we design, engineer and operate complex energy infrastructure. At Aker Solutions, we turn the possibilities of AI into real-world impact by integrating advanced technology across systems, disciplines and industrial workflows, where reliability, scale and measurable results matter.

We are now looking for an AI Architect to join our team in our Oslo or Stavanger offices.

Join us in developing practical AI solutions that help our people make better decisions, work more efficiently and solve some of the energy industry’s most complex challenges. You will become part of a collaborative environment where domain expertise, data and technology come together to build solutions designed for the real world.

What will you be doing?

• Develop reusable standards, reference architectures, design and orchestration patterns, and best practices that accelerate AI adoption while reducing fragmentation across the organisation
• Guide engineering teams and support key architecture decisions across AI, machine learning and intelligent automation initiatives, from concept through implementation
• Design and shape scalable AI and agent-based solution architectures that align with business needs, enterprise standards and long-term technology strategy
• Partner with business units, technical teams and stakeholders to translate AI opportunities into practical, secure and maintainable solution designs
• Define architecture patterns, integration approaches and orchestration frameworks that enable AI systems, platforms and services to work effectively together
• Embed governance, security, reliability and operational requirements into AI architectures, ensuring solutions can be deployed and managed responsibly at scale
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate retrieval, data and semantic architecture approaches, including structured, vector, graph and hybrid patterns where relevant

We think you should have:

• A bachelor's degree or higher within Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field. Relevant professional experience may compensate for a lack of formal education
• Strong experience in enterprise, solution or technology architecture, with a proven ability to design scalable systems and guide technical decision-making across complex environments
• Good understanding of AI and data-driven solutions, including agentic AI, machine learning, orchestration patterns, integration design and modern cloud platforms
• Experience balancing business requirements with architecture principles such as scalability, resilience, security, governance and operational efficiency
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing decisions across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft technology ecosystem, particularly Azure, including its core cloud services, architecture concepts, APIs, integration patterns and enterprise platform capabilities
• Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What we offer:

At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.

Some of them are:

• Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive pension, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future.
• Well-being: Enjoy access to free fitness facilities, sport groups and equipment rental, and a variety of cabins for rent.
• Remote work flexibility: Work from home up to two days per week, offering you the convenience and work/life balance you need.
• Vibrant Young Professional network: Connect, grow and thrive in our international community, Young Solutioneers.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Aker Solutions, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity fuels creativity and innovation, making it a key competitive advantage. We embrace all aspects of diversity, including disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We have experience with accommodating various needs and are always open to finding solutions that suit you. We encourage everyone to apply and are here to support you throughout the recruitment process.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,800 people in 13 countries.

Ben Litvak, Senior Recruiter NES Advantage Solutions, tel. [phone]

NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.

Please note: Background checks are conducted as part of our recruitment process on all final candidates for all roles. Furthermore, depending on the role, a risk assessment including an assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries where relevant may be carried out in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, clients and company requirements.