Lead Solutions Architect

HCLTech; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Technology - Senior Information Architect to lead end-to-end AI and automation solution architectures for HR Technology. You will design scalable, secure cloud-native architectures, align with enterprise standards, and mentor engineers across domains.

The role partners with domain and enterprise architects, driving architectural governance and measurable business value while embedding Disney’s collaborative, innovative approach within HR technology modernization.

Qualifications

• Must have deep expertise in AI design including generative AI, LLM integration and responsible AI governance.
• Strong background in intelligent process automation, RPA, event-driven architectures, and hyperautomation.
• Proficiency in cloud-native architecture, microservices, API-first design, and security-by-design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and architecture of AI and automation solutions for HR Technology.
• Create architecture specifications, ADRs, and design documents defining patterns and integration approaches.
• Provide governance through solution design reviews and architecture forums (ARB/GIS).
• Collaborate with Domain Architect to align patterns, standards, and roadmaps for scalable cloud-native architectures.
• Mentor engineers on AI, automation, and architecture best practices.

Skills

AI architecture

Cloud-native design

Solution architecture

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Security-by-design

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Moveworks

Claude (Anthropic)

UiPath

Job description

Job Title: Technology - Senior Information Architect

Role Overview

The Lead Solutions Architect – AI & Automation, HR Technology is a senior subject matter expert responsible for designing end-to-end solution architectures that deliver innovative, scalable, and secure AI and automation capabilities across Disney’s corporate functions. This role supports Disney’s global storytellers and brands by helping HR Technology modernize processes, improve efficiency, and advance strategic business outcomes.

The position partners closely with Domain Architects, Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, GIS, and business and technology leaders to ensure solutions are strategically aligned, technically sound, secure, and scalable across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

As a lead architect, this role designs, governs, and guides AI and automation solutions for HR Technology. The architect ensures solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, support measurable business value, and reflect Disney’s collaborative and innovation-focused environment.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of AI and automation solutions across HR Technology, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture strategy, technical standards, and governance frameworks.
• Create detailed solution architecture specifications, architecture decision records (ADRs), and technical design documents that clearly define architecture patterns, integration approaches, and technology choices.
• Conduct solution design reviews and provide architectural governance for AI and automation initiatives, ensuring consistency with reference architectures, standards, and enterprise roadmaps.
• Partner closely with the Domain Architect to align on architecture patterns, integration standards, and technology roadmaps, while translating business requirements into scalable, secure, cloud-native solution architectures.
• Lead technology evaluations, proof-of-concept efforts, and platform selection for AI and automation tooling, including enterprise AI platforms and orchestration frameworks.
• Serve as a hands-on subject matter expert and mentor by training and guiding engineers and other individual contributors on AI, automation, and solution architecture best practices.
• Support architectural reviews for AI and automation solutions and present recommendations in architecture and security review forums, including ARB and GIS reviews.
• Break down organizational goals into clear architectural outcomes, define strategies and priorities for AI and automation capabilities, and connect team deliverables to HR and corporate objectives.
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members, support accountability for commitments, encourage career development, and foster an inclusive environment aligned with Disney values.
• Explain complex AI and automation concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, negotiate trade-offs, and influence adoption of recommended architectures and patterns.

Required Qualifications

• Deep expertise designing AI solutions, including generative AI, large language model (LLM) integration, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI orchestration frameworks, and responsible AI governance practices.
• Strong background in intelligent process automation, RPA integration patterns, event-driven architectures, workflow orchestration, and hyperautomation strategies.
• Proficiency in application architecture, including microservices, API-first design, cloud-native patterns across Azure, AWS, or GCP, integration architecture, data pipeline design, and security-by-design principles.
• Experience designing scalable, services-oriented architectures on major cloud platforms and integrating AI/ML capabilities into enterprise solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and identify innovative solutions as a trusted subject matter expert and lead problem-solver.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, build partnerships, and work as a team player to meet objectives.
• Proven experience mentoring, training, or guiding other engineers or architects, including providing clear, timely feedback and aligning work with organizational goals.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or solution architecture roles, including significant experience in AI/ML or automation-focused initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on implementation experience with enterprise AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Moveworks, Claude (Anthropic), or similar conversational AI and agentic systems.
• Hands-on implementation experience with one or more automation platforms like UiPath, Workato, n8n, or power platform.
• Experience with AI/ML pipelines, vector databases, and embedding models, including integration into production-grade applications.
• Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol), agentic orchestration, and multi-model architectures for enterprise AI ecosystems.
• TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification, or prior experience in enterprise architecture roles within large, complex organizations

Disclaimer

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.