(Senior) AI-Architect (all genders)

As a (Senior) AI Architect, you will play a key role in designing and implementing scalable, production-ready data and AI architectures. You will collaborate with data scientists, developers, IT teams, and business stakeholders to build secure, high-performing data infrastructures that drive enterprise-wide digital transformation.

Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Architecture & AI Integration Consulting: Providing guidance on the design and integration of cloud infrastructures (Azure, AWS) and AI technologies.
2. Architecture Development: Designing and implementing scalable Data & AI architectures, including Data Mesh and Lakehouse models, and driving the development of modern AI infrastructures.
3. Pipeline & MLOps Engineering: Collaborating with AI engineers and data scientists to build robust data pipelines, optimize MLOps / LLMOps workflows, and ensure smooth model deployment.
4. Governance & IT Security: Ensuring data quality, security, and compliance through data governance frameworks, system hardening, encryption, access control, and alignment with data protection regulations.
5. Mentoring & Team Development: Supporting the team in developing expertise in AI architecture through technical mentoring, knowledge sharing, and leadership.

Qualifications:

To excel as an AI Architect, you should possess:

• Completed studies in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in designing and implementing Data & AI architectures.
• A passion for developing innovative AI solutions, driving digital transformation, and mentoring teams.
• Expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI / ML models, MLOps, data pipelines (e.g., Spark, Kafka), and modern architecture patterns (e.g., Data Mesh, Lakehouse).
• A pragmatic mindset, strong analytical thinking, and a structured, solution-oriented approach to complex technical challenges.

Additional Information:

• Start Date: By agreement – always at the beginning of the month.
• Employment Type: Indefinite.
• Line of Work: Consulting.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (German is a plus).
• Flexibility & willingness to travel.
• Other: A valid work permit; if needed, we can assist with the application process. Note that this may affect the start date.