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AI Architect

Optomi
Charlotte, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026

Overview:

  • Optomi, in partnership with a leading enterprise organization, is seeking an AI Architect to join a high-impact data and analytics team. This role will focus on designing and evolving modern data platforms in AWS while supporting the integration of AI/ML capabilities across the organization.
  • This is a hands-on architecture role where you’ll collaborate with senior architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to build scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. You’ll play a key role in shaping the organization’s AI platform strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, and driving innovation across data and analytics initiatives.


Qualifications

Required:

  • 6–10 years of experience in data architecture, cloud architecture, or data engineering
  • Strong experience with AWS services (e.g., S3, Lambda, Redshift, Glue, etc.)
  • Experience designing and building data platforms, data warehouses, or data lakes
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and how they integrate into enterprise systems
  • Experience with data governance, ingestion, and storage best practices
  • Exposure to advanced analytics tools (Python, R, or similar)
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Git, containers, Kubernetes)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

  • Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data platforms
  • Exposure to AI/ML implementation in AWS environments
  • Experience with APIs, REST services, and data integration tools
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Background in enterprise architecture or large-scale system design


Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable data and AI architectures within AWS cloud environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver AI/ML-enabled solutions
  • Lead architecture efforts for data platforms, analytics systems, and AI integrations
  • Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and frameworks aligned with business goals
  • Define data management, governance, and integration strategies across platforms
  • Conduct research, proof of concepts (POCs), and feasibility assessments for new use cases
  • Ensure solutions follow best practices for performance, security, and scalability
  • Support deployment models (cloud, hybrid) and integration with existing enterprise systems
  • Partner with engineering teams to guide implementation and ensure architectural alignment
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Salary : $60 - $72

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