Enterprise Architect: AI

Zs Associates; Thousand Oaks, San Diego (CA, CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ZS is seeking an Enterprise Architect in the Technology Advisory Group to evolve our practice, enrich assets, and manage client relationships while shaping technology roadmaps.

You will lead agentic AI architecture, design scalable solutions, mentor junior team members, and contribute to business development through solution shaping and client conversations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing enterprise-scale semantic/solution architectures.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing agentic AI / multi-agent systems.
• Experience delivering GenAI/LLM architectures with production readiness, scalability, and risk controls.
• Ability to translate business problems into solution designs and guide teams through end-to-end delivery.
• Strong client communication, stakeholder management, and comfort operating in fast-paced environments.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable solutions aligned with ZS standards, leveraging existing assets while tailoring to client needs.
• Lead agentic AI architecture and delivery, including multi-agent workflows across data, applications, and business processes.
• Define agentic AI reference architectures (orchestration, tool/function calling, routing, memory/state, guardrails) aligned to security, compliance, and scalability.
• Partner with engineering teams to production-ize agentic AI systems (evaluation, observability, human-in-the-loop, safe deployment).
• Develop and scale reusable assets by codifying patterns, components, and delivery playbooks for consistent execution.
• Facilitate architecture and design working sessions with internal and client stakeholders to align on solutions and implementation approaches.
• Shape technology roadmaps with Architecture & Engineering leadership and support delivery teams to execute against plans.
• Build POVs by staying current on emerging technology trends and architecture patterns.
• Mentor junior team members and drive experimentation/POCs on new technologies and patterns.
• Support business development through solution shaping and client conversations.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Agentic AI design

Multi-agent systems

Leadership & mentoring

Cloud strategy

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life‑changing impact to ZS.

Enterprise Architect in the Technology Advisory Group will work closely with ZS practice leadership and be responsible for evolving our practice, enriching our practice assets and collaterals, building, and managing client relationships, generating new business engagements, and providing thought leadership in the Technology and Architecture Area.

ZS's Technology Advisory Group ensures our future information, technology and architectural landscape is built to plan and evolve as our business grows, striving to balance future‑proofing our end‑to‑end technology stack while accelerating the speed of innovation and streamlining the delivery of business capability. This role will be responsible for supporting the growth and development of our Technology Advisory Practice within the ZS Technology Services business.

What you'll do:

• Design robust, scalable solutions aligned with ZS and industry standards, leveraging existing assets while tailoring to client needs.
• Lead agentic AI architecture and delivery, including multi‑agent workflows across data, applications, and business processes.
• Define agentic AI reference architectures (orchestration, tool/function calling, routing, memory/state, guardrails) aligned to security, compliance, and scalability.
• Partner with engineering teams to production ise agentic AI systems (evaluation, observability, human‑in‑the‑loop, safe deployment).
• Develop and scale reusable assets by codifying patterns, components, and delivery playbooks for consistent execution.
• Facilitate architecture and design working sessions with internal and client stakeholders to align on solutions and implementation approaches.
• Shape technology roadmaps with Architecture & Engineering leadership and support delivery teams to execute against plans.
• Build POVs by staying current on emerging technology trends and architecture patterns.
• Mentor junior team members and drive experimentation/POCs on new technologies and patterns.
• Support business development through solution shaping and client conversations.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing enterprise‑scale semantic/solution architectures.
• Strong engineering mindset with a track record of building reliable, reusable architecture frameworks and assets.
• Experience in one or more areas such as cloud strategy, IT transformation, or application portfolio assessment.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing agentic AI / multi‑agent systems, including orchestration, tool integration, and workflow automation.
• Experience delivering GenAI/LLM architectures (e.g., RAG, prompt + policy design, evaluation) with a focus on production readiness, scalability, and risk controls.
• Ability to translate business problems into solution designs and guide teams through end‑to‑end delivery from concept to deployment.
• Strong client communication, stakeholder management, and comfort operating in fast‑paced environments.
• Experience evaluating platforms/technologies, recommending options, and developing implementation/adoption POVs.
• Experience scaling technology solutions to solve complex business problems; familiarity with agile delivery and short release cycles.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English
• Client‑first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach

How you’ll grow:

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on‑site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.