AI Architect (Charlotte)

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. Synechrons 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 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to define and lead the development of our AI / ML strategy and implementation roadmap. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in traditional and generative AI, leading the design of scalable, secure, and ethical AI solutions that align with business objectives.

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 $130k - $140k / year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities :

• Define and drive the AI / ML architecture and roadmap, including both traditional machine learning and Generative AI (GenAI) use cases.
• Design comprehensive end-to-end AI solutions covering data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, inference pipelines, and monitoring frameworks.
• Lead the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks, utilizing tools such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable AI-driven technical solutions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI / ML tools, cloud services, frameworks, and libraries based on use case needs and industry best practices.
• Ensure models adhere to governance, security, explainability, and regulatory compliance, embedding ethical AI principles into system design.
• Guide engineering teams in the implementation of AI components, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and performance optimization.
• Partner with DevOps teams to establish CI / CD pipelines for AI, including model versioning, deployment automation, and ongoing A / B testing.
• Keep abreast of the latest industry research, breakthroughs, and emerging trends in AI, recommending adoption of best practices and innovative solutions.

Requirements :

Preferred, but not required :

We offer :

S YNECHRONS 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 culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicants gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.