AI Architecture Lead — Prototypes, Roadmaps & Strategy

Tech Mirrors; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors is seeking a Lead AI Architect to join our architecture team in Charlotte, NC or Iselin, NJ. This hands-on role partners with engineering leads and business stakeholders to drive architecture outcomes across multi‑initiative programs, translating requirements into actionable artifacts and building prototypes to accelerate decisions.

The successful candidate will excel at creating solution designs, roadmaps, and strategic recommendations while guiding cross-functional teams in a

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Enterprise Architecture.
• Strong proficiency in translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Hands-on experience in creating solution designs and architectural documentation.
• Ability to build working prototypes and conduct rapid experimentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering architecture guidance in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal architecture teams, engineering leads, and business stakeholders to define and drive architecture strategies and outcomes.
• Translate complex business and technical requirements into clear, actionable architecture artifacts.
• Create comprehensive solution designs, roadmaps, and architectural recommendations that align with business objectives.
• Develop working prototypes to validate architectural concepts and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Engage in rapid experimentation to explore innovative solutions and approaches.
• Provide architecture guidance and support to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Influence stakeholders and drive consensus on architectural decisions and strategies.
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform architectural practices.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Translate business into tech

Solution designs

Prototypes & rapid experimentation

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

AI frameworks & libs

Architecture documentation tools

Job description

Tech Mirrors is seeking a Lead AI Architect to join our architecture team in Charlotte, NC or Iselin, NJ. This hands-on role partners with engineering leads and business stakeholders to drive architecture outcomes across multi‑initiative programs, translating requirements into actionable artifacts and building prototypes to accelerate decisions.

The successful candidate will excel at creating solution designs, roadmaps, and strategic recommendations while guiding cross-functional teams in a