Lead AI Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead AI Architect to spearhead enterprise-wide AI strategy, architecture, and implementation across both ML and Generative AI initiatives. In this position, you will shape the AI vision, set implementation best practices, and lead major AI transformation efforts within the BFSI industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the enterprise AI/GenAI architecture strategy and roadmap
• Architect scalable platforms for ML and GenAI, including LLMs, RAG pipelines, and AI agents
• Lead the design of advanced AI use cases, such as fraud detection, risk modeling, document intelligence, and AI copilots
• Assess, evaluate, and onboard LLMs, including OpenAI and open-source models such as LLaMA, Mistral, and others
• Create AI governance frameworks covering model risk management, explainability, fairness, and compliance
• Promote and implement MLOps and LLMOps best practices to drive operational excellence
• Deliver thought leadership and mentor architects and senior engineers
• Work closely with CXOs and business leaders to ensure AI initiatives align with business outcomes
  
  

Required Skills

• Advanced expertise in ML, NLP, and GenAI ecosystems
• Strong experience with LLM frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Hugging Face
• Hands-on experience with RAG architectures, embeddings, and vector databases
• Experience designing enterprise-scale AI platforms deployed on cloud
• Solid understanding of AI governance, risk, and compliance requirements in BFSI
• Demonstrated leadership in executing large-scale AI transformations
  
  

Experience

• 12–18 years overall, including 5+ years in AI architecture and lead roles