Senior AI Platform Architect & Cloud Lead

Insight Global; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Principal Platform Engineer to architect and oversee the AI infrastructure for a global fashion retailer. This strategic leadership role defines platform architecture, governance, and developer enablement across the enterprise, bridging AI capabilities with business applications.

Based in Seattle with 3+ days onsite, you will lead security, observability, and scalable infrastructure, partner with executives, and drive PoCs while ensuring compliance and risk management in

Qualifications

• 10+ years in platform engineering or related roles.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale AI/data platforms.
• Strong expertise with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience building developer platforms and automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of AI/ML platforms, LLMs, and observability.
• Strong security, governance, and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence executives.

Responsibilities

• Define AI platform vision and standards.
• Develop AI platform roadmap aligned to business and technology priorities.
• Design scalable AI architecture for current and future initiatives.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with AI vendors and partners.
• Architect and build enterprise-grade AI platforms and developer environments.
• Enable secure AI development through tooling, infrastructure, and automation.
• Support deployment and scaling of AI-powered applications and services.
• Establish reusable frameworks, patterns, and best practices for AI engineering teams.
• Research emerging AI technologies and assess their enterprise applicability.
• Lead PoC initiatives and feasibility assessments for new AI opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and prioritize high-impact use cases.
• Drive innovation while balancing security, governance, and operational requirements.

Skills

Platform engineering

Cloud architecture

Enterprise architecture

AI/ML platforms

Stakeholder influence

Security & governance

Job description

Insight Global seeks a Principal Platform Engineer to architect and oversee the AI infrastructure for a global fashion retailer. This strategic leadership role defines platform architecture, governance, and developer enablement across the enterprise, bridging AI capabilities with business applications.

Based in Seattle with 3+ days onsite, you will lead security, observability, and scalable infrastructure, partner with executives, and drive PoCs while ensuring compliance and risk management in