AI/Data architect

National Computer Systems Inc; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

National Computer Systems Inc. seeks a Senior Technical Architect Lead II (Application) with expertise in AI and data architectures to drive enterprise solutions.

You will shape architecture across teams, enforce governance, and guide secure, scalable deployments for complex data ecosystems. Responsibilities include defining security, data models, API standards, and multi-agent integration patterns while collaborating with stakeholders worldwide to enable effective, compliant AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Define end-to-end architecture for AI-powered data solutions across enterprise platforms.
• Define collaboration frameworks supporting sequential, parallel, event-driven, and human-in-the-loop interactions.
• Translate business requirements into scalable data and AI architectures, including deployment and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Architecture, Engineering, Security, Data, and Operations teams.
• Establish standards, governance, and reusable patterns for enterprise architecture.
• Define security architecture including authentication, authorization, identity propagation, and governance controls.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Data Integration

AI/Data Solutions

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Agile/Waterfall

Tools

APIs

Event-driven Architecture

Security & Governance

Job description

Technical Architect Lead II (Application) - AI/Data architect

VW

Onsite

Auburn Hills, MI

Job Requirements

Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect

• Define end-to-end architecture for AI-powered data solutions, including intelligent agents, automation workflows, and multi-agent ecosystems across enterprise platforms.
• Define collaboration frameworks supporting sequential, parallel, event-driven, conditional, and human-in-the-loop interactions.
• Translate business requirements and operational workflows into scalable data and AI solutions, integration, security, deployment, and operational architectures.
• Provide technical leadership across Architecture, Engineering, Security, Data, and Operations teams, establishing standards, governance frameworks, and reusable patterns.
• Define security architecture — authentication, authorization, identity propagation, and governance controls across all interaction layers.
• Establish responsible AI guardrails covering data privacy, prompt security, model safety, compliance, and human approval workflows.
• Define enterprise data architecture, integration strategies, canonical data models, API standards, and knowledge management frameworks.
• Define RAG or comparable approaches enabling secure access to structured and unstructured enterprise data.
• Drive data privacy, integration, and management practices for seamless, governed accessibility across platforms.

Technical Experience

• "10+ years in Solution, Enterprise, Cloud, or Data Integration Architecture.
• Strong cloud architecture experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) and experience integrating enterprise platforms (CRM, ERP, ITSM, or similar).
• Experience with data structures, enterprise tools, cloud hyperscalers and platforms leveraging AI for data management and governance.
• Strong understanding of Agentic AI, Conversational AI, Generative AI, and multi-agent architectures.
• Deep knowledge of APIs, event-driven architecture, identity protocols, canonical data models, security, and observability.
• Ability to translate business objectives into scalable technical architecture and implementation roadmaps.
• Strong stakeholder management, documentation, and executive communication skills.
• Experience in Effective Application Development Project Implementation / Deployment strategies with a customer base distributed throughout the world.
• Experience in highly parallel work environments with projects utilizing iterative, agile, and waterfall approaches to achieve their objectives.
• Experience in both business transformation and information technology projects is required".

Unique Skills

• Technical knowledge with hands-on experience, managing application development
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and persuade at all management levels and thrive in a cross-functional environment