Lead AI Architect-covosant

Lead AI Architect (10-18 years) – Hyderabad (onsite)

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead AI Architect to anchor technical delivery for enterprise-grade Agentic AI and machine learning projects. You will be responsible for translating complex solution blueprints into production-ready systems, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring scalability and compliance across diverse industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technical architecture and solution integrity for AI/ML project delivery.

• Translate solution blueprints into detailed technical designs, backlogs, and integration plans.

• Lead detailed design reviews with a focus on AI platform, MLOps, and Agentic AI best practices.

• Select and implement appropriate frameworks, APIs, and cloud-native services for production environments.

• Serve as the technical anchor for customer-facing delivery and guide engineering teams on implementation strategies.

• Oversee model training, deployment workflows, LLMOps, and observability integrations.

• Ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards like NIST AI RMF and the EU AI Act.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in software architecture or engineering, with 5+ years specifically in applied AI/ML system delivery.

• Expertise in Python development and major ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn).

• Deep understanding of LLMs, RAG pipelines, and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Qdrant).

• Proficiency with MLOps/LLMOps tools such as MLflow, Kubeflow, and Argo.

• Hands-on experience with cloud AI infrastructure on GCP (Vertex AI) or Azure (Azure ML/OpenAI).

• Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.