Gen AI Architect

synechron; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Global opportunities to work abroad

10 days paid annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave plans

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Commuter benefits

Udemy for Business access

Training and coaching from FinLabs/CoE

Work with leading tier-one banks

Job summary

Synechron is hiring a Generative AI Architect in Charlotte to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable enterprise AI solutions using large language models and retrieval-augmented generation. You will define architecture standards, guide engineering teams, and partner with stakeholders across product, data, security, and业务 units.

The role requires hands-on GenAI/LLM experience, strong cloud knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP), and a track record of deploying production AI platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, AI, data science, engineering or related field.
• Experience in software architecture, engineering, machine learning, or data engineering.
• Hands-on experience designing or delivering GenAI or LLM solutions.
• Very strong knowledge of LLMs, embeddings, prompt engineering, RAG, vector search, and model evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Define the organization's GenAI architecture, strategy, and technical roadmap.
• Design and oversee scalable solutions using LLMs, RAG, vector databases, AI agents, and multimodal AI.
• Evaluate models, platforms, frameworks, and build-versus-buy options.
• Establish standards for prompt engineering, model evaluation, orchestration, and LLMOps.
• Design cloud-native AI platforms, APIs, data pipelines, and integration patterns.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for security, privacy, governance, performance, and cost.
• Implement safeguards against hallucinations, prompt injection, data leakage, and unauthorized access.
• Lead architecture reviews, proof-of-concepts, and production deployments.
• Partner with product, data, engineering, security, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor technical teams and communicate complex AI concepts to senior leaders.

Skills

GenAI/LLM

Prompt engineering

RAG

Vector search

AI security

Data governance

Cloud platforms

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Distributed systems

AI governance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/AI/DS/Engineering

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Semantic Kernel

MLflow

Databricks

OpenAI APIs

Job description

We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a Generative AI Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, enterprise-grade AI solutions. Ideal candidate will define GenAI architecture standards, guide engineering teams, and help transform business opportunities into production-ready applications using large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, AI agents, and cloud technologies.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $120k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Define the organization's GenAI architecture, strategy, and technical roadmap.
• Design and oversee scalable solutions using LLMs, RAG, vector databases, AI agents, and multimodal AI.
• Evaluate models, platforms, frameworks, and build-versus-buy options.
• Establish standards for prompt engineering, model evaluation, orchestration, and LLMOps.
• Design cloud-native AI platforms, APIs, data pipelines, and integration patterns.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for security, privacy, governance, performance, and cost.
• Implement safeguards against hallucinations, prompt injection, data leakage, and unauthorized access.
• Lead architecture reviews, proof-of-concepts, and production deployments.
• Partner with product, data, engineering, security, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor technical teams and communicate complex AI concepts to senior leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, AI, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in software architecture, engineering, machine learning, or data engineering.
• Hands-on experience designing or delivering GenAI or LLM solutions.
• Very strong knowledge of LLMs, embeddings, prompt engineering, RAG, vector search, and model evaluation.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or a similar language.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with APIs, microservices, containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and distributed systems.
• Understanding of AI security, data privacy, responsible AI, and governance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or open-source models.
• Familiarity with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, MLflow, Databricks, or similar tools.
• Experience with AI agents, fine-tuning, knowledge graphs, or multimodal applications.
• Cloud, AI, machine learning, or data engineering certifications.
• Experience in a regulated industry.

We offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S YNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive cul