AI Architect - RAG & Agentic AI

Valiant Technologies LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 99,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a hands‑on AI Architect in Phoenix to design enterprise AI solutions with focus on Agentic AI, multi‑agent systems, and RAG architecture. You will build pipelines, manage data, and deploy agents using Python, LangChain, and Claude/OpenAI/Azure OpenAI integrations.

The role requires strong data architecture, cloud expertise, and leadership to mentor engineers while delivering production‑level AI systems.

Qualifications

• We require hands‑on expertise in Agentic AI, Multi‑Agent systems, and RAG architecture.
• Proven Python development experience and AI application delivery.
• Experience integrating LLMs such as Claude, OpenAI, or Azure OpenAI.
• Strong understanding of data engineering, ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and build enterprise‑grade Agentic AI solutions including conversational AI and autonomous agents.
• Architect and implement RAG pipelines, vector search, embeddings, and context management.
• Develop AI agents from scratch using Python and LangChain/LangGraph tooling.
• Lead agent orchestration, agent‑to‑agent communication, and tool integrations.
• Own end‑to‑end AI solution architecture from design to production deployment.
• Design data pipelines and integrate enterprise data sources using Databricks, Snowflake and related tech.

Skills

Agentic AI

RAG architecture

Python

LangChain

LangGraph

Claude Agent SDK

Azure OpenAI

Databricks

Snowflake

Data pipelines

Cloud platforms

Tools

Virtual Machines

APIs

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: AI Architect - RAG & Agentic AI

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Duration: 6 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $87/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on AI Architect with deep expertise in Agentic AI, Multi-Agent Systems, RAG architecture, and enterprise AI solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong Python development skills, a solid foundation in data architecture, and proven experience building and deploying AI agents from scratch. They also should have Snowflake and Databricks experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build enterprise-grade Agentic AI solutions, including conversational AI, autonomous agents, and multi-agent systems.


• Architect and implement advanced RAG pipelines, vector search, embeddings, retrieval strategies, and context management.


• Develop AI agents from scratch using Python, LangGraph, LangChain, Claude Agent SDK, or similar frameworks.


• Design agent orchestration, agent-to-agent communication, tool integrations, and intelligent workflows.


• Own end-to-end AI solution architecture, from design and development to production deployment.


• Design data pipelines and integrate enterprise data sources using Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, and related technologies.


• Ensure data quality, accessibility, security, governance, and reliability for AI applications.


• Lead and mentor engineers while remaining actively involved in hands‑on development.


• Collaborate with enterprise architects, advisory teams, and client stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• Strong hands‑on experience in Agentic AI, Multi‑Agent Systems, and RAG architecture.


• Expert‑level Python programming and AI application development.


• Experience building AI agents and integrating existing LLMs such as Claude, OpenAI, or Azure OpenAI.


• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, data engineering, ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud platforms.


• Experience with agent frameworks, vector databases, API integrations, and AI orchestration.


• Strong technical leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.


• Experience delivering enterprise AI solutions in a consulting or services environment is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.