Data & AI Solution Architect

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Data & AI Solution Architect to design scalable AI/ML and GenAI solutions. You will collaborate with clients and teams to translate business goals into data-driven architectures and implementations.

The role requires deep AI knowledge, cloud experience, and strong communication to convey complex ideas to varied audiences. Relevant certifications and experience in financial services or healthcare are a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in CS/Data Science or related field.
• Proven experience designing scaled AI/ML/GenAI solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of AI algorithms and frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python, R, Scala or SQL.
• Experience with AI/ML platforms like TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Spark.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced data-driven AI/ML solutions for scale across organizations.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and development teams to align objectives.
• Identify opportunities for AI/ML applications and innovative data use cases.
• Communicate value propositions and present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Skills

AI architect

Data architecture

Python

R

Scala

SQL

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Apache Spark

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Data Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Apache Spark

Job description

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Seeking a Data & AI Solution Architect with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI, you will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced data-driven solutions that leverage cutting-edge AI and ML technologies to scale across organizations.

You will collaborate closely with clients, stakeholders, and development teams to understand business objectives, identify opportunities for AI/ML applications, and design innovative solutions for clients that drive business growth. Your expertise in AI, ML, and GenAI will be instrumental in helping organizations unlock new possibilities and creative applications for their data.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an AI architect, data architect, or similar role, with a strong focus on scaled AI/ML/GenAI solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of AI technologies, algorithms, and frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used, such as Python, R, Scala or SQL.
• Experience with AI/ML platforms, libraries, and tools, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or Apache Spark.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake) and AI/ML concepts and technologies (Control Towers, MLOps, Generative Adversarial Networks, SageMaker, MLFlow, OpenAI GPT, Bedrock, DALL-E).
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, and data integration concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to design innovative AI and ML solutions for complex business problems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and value propositions to diverse audiences.
• Experience in leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile development environment.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and practices.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS or Azure Certified Machine Learning - Specialty, LLM courses) and industry experience (Financial Services, Healthcare) are a plus.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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