Senior Architect - Innovation Lab

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JOB SUMMARYThe Solution Architect (India) is a key technical leader within the Innovation Lab, driving the design and experimentation of emerging technologies, including Generative AI. This role is embedded in exploratory projects, translating conceptual ideas into technical architectures that push the boundaries of AI-driven and emerging tech solutions. The architect collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to prototype, evaluate, and iterate on novel solutions, ensuring alignment with evolving enterprise innovation strategies.Responsibilities:

• Design flexible, scalable, and secure solution architectures to test and validate emerging AI technologies.
• Rapidly prototype and evaluate new frameworks, tools, and methodologies for AI-driven applications.
• Contribute to the evolution of enterprise innovation patterns and architecture standards based on experimentation outcomes.
• Provide thought leadership on cutting-edge AI/ML technologies, microservices, and cloud-based architectures.
• Guide teams through proof-of-concept (PoC) development and experimental deployments.
• Conduct architecture reviews and contribute to technical assessments of emerging tools and platforms.
• Engage with cross-functional teams, including AI researchers, engineers, and business stakeholders, to refine and test AI use cases.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences to facilitate innovation adoption.
• Document and share key learnings from experimentation to influence future technology strategies.
• May mentor junior architects or developers but does not have direct reports.

Experience:

• 14+ years of experience in IT with at least 7+ years of experience in software architecture, emerging technology R&D, or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI, AI/ML architectures, microservices, and cloud-native technologies.
• Proven track record of designing and experimenting with emerging technology solutions.
• Cloud architecture certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies.
• Ability to rapidly prototype and assess new technologies.
• Effective communication skills to convey complex technical ideas to diverse audiences.
• Comfortable working in an iterative, experimental, and fast-paced innovation environment.
• Normal office working conditions in an India-based innovation hub.
• Some coordination with global teams requiring flexible hours.
• Authority to define experimental architecture guidelines and propose innovative solutions.
• Influence technology exploration strategy within the Innovation Lab.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; master’s preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.