Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect (W2 Contract)

Iris Software Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Software Inc. is hiring a Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect for a long-term, fully remote engagement in the United States.

The role focuses on defining and governing enterprise Data & AI architecture across legacy, cloud, and AI-native platforms, including modernization of IBM DB2/Mainframe and cloud migration initiatives. You will design and deliver Generative AI, LLM, RAG, and multi-agent solutions using Snowflake Cortex, Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and Copilot Studio, while

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture.
• 3+ years hands-on Snowflake (Snowpark, Cortex, Data Sharing).
• 3+ years delivering GenAI/LLM solutions including RAG, AI Agents, Vector Databases, and Fine-Tuning.
• Strong experience with IBM DB2/Mainframe modernization and cloud migration.
• Expertise with Talend, ETL/ELT, real-time data integration, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Vector Databases.
• 5+ years in Financial Services/Insurance/Investments/Annuities environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern enterprise Data & AI architecture across legacy, cloud, and AI-native platforms.
• Lead legacy-to-cloud modernization initiatives involving IBM DB2/Mainframe, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and Talend.
• Design and deliver Generative AI, LLM, RAG, Agentic AI, and multi-agent solutions using Snowflake Cortex, Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio.
• Establish governance, security, and compliance frameworks including RBAC, dynamic masking, row-level security, and data encryption.
• Partner with business, technology, risk, compliance, and security teams as a trusted technical advisor.

Skills

Data Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Data Engineering

GenAI/LLM

Cloud Migration

AI Governance

Tools

Snowflake

IBM DB2/Mainframe

Talend

PostgreSQL

NoSQL

Vector Databases

Job description

We are currently hiring a Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect for a long-term engagement with our client.

Title : S Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect

Work Schedule: Fully Remote role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and govern enterprise Data & AI architecture across legacy, cloud, and AI-native platforms.
• Lead legacy-to-cloud modernization initiatives involving IBM DB2/Mainframe, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and Talend.
• Design and deliver Generative AI, LLM, RAG, Agentic AI, and multi-agent solutions using technologies such as Snowflake Cortex, Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and Copilot Studio.
• Establish enterprise governance, security, and compliance frameworks, including RBAC, dynamic masking, row-level security, and data encryption.
• Partner with business, technology, risk, compliance, and security teams as a trusted technical advisor.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake (Snowpark, Cortex, Data Sharing).
• 3+ years of production experience delivering GenAI/LLM solutions, including RAG, AI Agents, Vector Databases, and Fine-Tuning.
• Strong experience with IBM DB2/Mainframe modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
• Expertise with Talend, ETL/ELT, real-time data integration, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, and Vector Databases.
• 5+ years of experience within Financial Services, Insurance, Investments, or Annuities environments.