Forward Deployed Architect

IntePros; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Forward Deployed Architect to design and guide the implementation of enterprise-grade AI systems for clients. Responsibilities include translating business requirements into scalable solutions, partnering with engineers to ensure proper implementation, and enabling internal teams to develop architectural capabilities. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in distributed systems and a strong understanding of cloud architectures and APIs. This role requires excellent communication skills and a focus on building reusable architecture patterns.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience designing distributed systems or enterprise architectures.
• Experience architecting systems on major cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of APIs, data systems, and application architectures.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and operational requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Design architectures spanning AI models, data pipelines, applications, and integrations.
• Partner with engineers to ensure systems are implemented according to architecture.
• Facilitate architecture sessions and technical planning workshops.
• Train internal architects and engineers on AI system architecture patterns.

Skills

Designing distributed systems

Cloud architecture

Understanding of APIs

Data systems architecture

Clear communication of technical concepts

Job description

Role Overview

Forward Deployed Architects design and guide the implementation of enterprise‑grade AI systems deployed in customer environments.

In this role you will translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures and ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for reliability, security, and integration.

You will partner with Forward Deployed Strategists to shape solution strategy and with Forward Deployed Engineers to implement and deploy systems in production.

A critical part of this role is helping customer engineering and architecture teams develop the capability to design and operate AI systems themselves.

Responsibilities

Design production architectures

• Translate business and operational requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Design architectures spanning AI models, data pipelines, applications, and integrations
• Define patterns for reliability, security, governance, and observability

Guide implementation

• Partner with engineers to ensure systems are implemented according to architecture
• Review system designs and code to ensure scalability and maintainability
• Resolve complex technical challenges during deployments

Lead architecture discovery and workshops

• Work directly with customer engineering teams to understand existing environments
• Facilitate architecture sessions and technical planning workshops
• Define migration and deployment strategies

Enable internal architecture capability

• Train internal architects and engineers on AI system architecture patterns
• Conduct architecture reviews and mentoring sessions with internal teams
• Document architecture patterns, standards, and best practices
• Support the development of internal architecture governance processes

Build reusable architecture patterns

• Develop reference architectures and implementation guides
• Contribute to reusable frameworks and accelerators
• Inform platform and product teams with field feedback

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience designing distributed systems or enterprise architectures
• Experience architecting systems on major cloud platforms
• Strong understanding of APIs, data systems, and application architectures
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly

What Success Looks Like

Successful Forward Deployed Architects ensure that deployed systems are technically sound, scalable, and maintainable, while enabling internal engineering teams to design and extend similar solutions independently.