Full job descriptionSolutions Architect- AI
We are currently recruiting for a Solutions Architect with AI experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract.
Inside IR35
Hybrid
Responsibilities:
*Design and oversee end-to-end solutions across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and emerging capabilities such as AI
*Produce and maintain high-level and detailed solution design artefacts
*Strong awareness of cyber security principles (secure-by-design, Zero Trust)
*Ensure consistency and reuse across solutions and platforms
*Apply systems thinking to manage dependencies, integrations, and data flows
*Apply and contribute to architecture principles, standards, patterns, and frameworks
*Ensure adherence to enterprise standards, security policies, and compliance requirements
*Participate in solution design reviews and governance forums
*Review and assure solutions for quality, consistency, and fitness for purpose
*Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies
*Awareness of AI/ML integration and governance considerations

Qualifications and Skills
*Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
*Certification in architecture or cloud certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure) would be beneficial
*Strong domain experience working in financial services or pension industry
*Proven solution design expertise across applications, APIs, data, integration, infrastructure, security, and hybrid cloud architecture
*Demonstrate solid knowledge of architectural principles, design patterns, and enterprise governance practices
*such as .NET, Python/Django, C, C++, relational databases (Oracle/Postgresql/Azure SQL), PL/SQL, and React
*Comfortable working across a broad technology landscape, including modern engineering practices, cloud platforms, and legacy environments
*Practical experience or strong awareness of AI-enabled architectures, including embedding GenAI/ML capabilities into enterprise solutions with appropriate governance and controls
*Experience in aligning AI-enabled solutions with compliance, audit, and data protection requirements
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.