Application Architect

Genesis10 is currently seeking an AI Solution Lead/Architect - Onsite for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Plano, TX or Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

The AI Solution Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and overseeing the implementation of scalable AI systems and solutions. This role bridges business requirements and technical execution by defining end-to-end AI architecture, ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with enterprise strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Define end-to-end AI architecture using approved tools, including data, models, integration, and deployment patterns
• Design scalable, resilient, and secure AI systems aligned with enterprise IT strategy
• Select appropriate tools, platforms, and frameworks for AI/ML workloads
• Design, develop, and implement AI/ML models and systems for business use cases
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture and solution designs
• Ensure integration of AI solutions with existing systems, applications, and workflows
• Define data architecture, pipelines, and feature engineering requirements
• Establish model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring frameworks
• Establish AI governance frameworks, including model versioning, documentation, and auditability
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements
• Implement safeguards for bias, explainability, and ethical AI practices
• Continuously evaluate AI system performance and optimize models and infrastructure
• Provide architectural guidance to data scientists, ML engineers, and developers
• Demonstrate strong people leadership and collaboration skills across technical and business teams
• Drive enterprise adoption of AI by embedding best practices, usage patterns, and hands-on coaching
• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI technologies (e.g., Generative AI, LLMs, agent-based systems)

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts (ML, deep learning, NLP, Generative AI)
• Experience with multiple frameworks
• Expertise in multiple cloud platforms and MLOps practices
• Knowledge of data engineering, ETL pipelines, and big data technologies
• Understanding of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems design
• System design and architecture skills (scalability, reliability, performance)
• Experience with AI pipeline design (training, inference, deployment, monitoring)
• Knowledge of data architecture and model integration strategies
• Familiarity with security, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences)
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering and data teams

Pay range: $63.68 - $71.68 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.