Cloud / AI Architect

Eliassen Group; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group seeks a Cloud / AI Architect to lead enterprise-scale AI initiatives on a remote, contract basis. You will architect and implement agent-based AI platforms, with emphasis on RAG, vector databases, and cross-cloud strategies across AWS and GCP.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on prototyping, and collaboration with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions. Remote work and competitive W2 benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years in cloud architecture or AI platforms.
• Experience delivering enterprise AI/ML solutions at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale AI solutions.
• Build POC and production AI pipelines leveraging modern agent-based architectures.
• Design Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks for knowledge retrieval.
• Define standards for AI agents, orchestration workflows, and data integration.
• Evaluate AWS, GCP, and emerging AI tech for platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable AI solutions.
• Provide technical leadership while prototyping and implementing pipelines.
• Identify opportunities for AI-driven process optimization.
• Communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Support enterprise AI adoption via architecture reviews and guidance.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AI/ML solutions

LLMs & vector search

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Relevant cloud/AI certifications desirable

Tools

AWS

GCP

Agent Core

Job description

Cloud / AI Architect

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Architecture

Industry: Communications

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -092026-108760

Date Posted: 09/23/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/1Du2LS

Description

Remote

Our client is a leading Fortune 100 telecommunications and connectivity organization focused on modernizing enterprise platforms through advanced cloud and artificial intelligence initiatives. As part of a strategic AI enrichment program, the organization is building a scalable agentic AI platform that will enhance business workflows across multiple departments and drive intelligent automation at enterprise scale.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $90.00 to $100.00/hr. w2

JN -092026-108760

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale Agentic AI solutions and intelligent workflow automation platforms.
• Build proof-of-concept and production-ready AI pipelines leveraging AWS Agent Core and modern agent-based architectures.
• Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks to support scalable enterprise knowledge retrieval and AI-driven decision-making.
• Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for AI agents, orchestration workflows, vector search, and enterprise data integration.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud platform strategies across AWS, GCP, and other emerging AI ecosystem technologies.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable AI solutions.
• Provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on with prototyping, pipeline development, and solution implementation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven process optimization and workflow enrichment.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, including customer-facing discussions and executive-level presentations.
• Support enterprise adoption of AI capabilities through architecture reviews, technology assessments, and implementation guidance.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, software engineering, data platforms, or related technical fields.
• Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise AI/ML solutions in large-scale environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS Agent Core and building Agentic AI frameworks, workflows, and orchestration pipelines.
• Experience designing, implementing, and scaling Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop proof-of-concept solutions and transition them into scalable production platforms.
• Experience evaluating or implementing cloud-native AI solutions across AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong understanding of large language models (LLMs), vector databases, embeddings, prompt engineering, and agent orchestration patterns.
• Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise applications, APIs, and data ecosystems.
• Prior experience serving in an Architect, Principal Engineer, or similar technical leadership role.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts for business audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building internal AI platforms or AI Centers of Excellence.
• Knowledge of AI governance, security, scalability, and operational best practices.
• Experience with modern AI frameworks, agent orchestration tools, and vector search technologies.
• Telecommunications or large enterprise experience is a plus.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant cloud and AI certifications are highly desirable.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ([e-mail], 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Definitive Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.