Sr Ai Architect

What you will do: 

• Define and drive the global AI architecture strategy and roadmap, aligning AI initiatives with business objectives across digital payments and mobility solutions.
• Design and evolve enterprise AI and Generative AI solutions, including conversational assistants, agentic systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and orchestration frameworks.
• Lead the adoption of AI across the software development lifecycle, establishing reference architectures, standards and best practices for AI-assisted requirements analysis, design, development, testing, documentation and code reviews.
• Define and govern production AI architectures, including LLMOps/MLOps practices, model and prompt lifecycle management, evaluation frameworks, deployment strategies, monitoring, observability and AI FinOps.
• Establish Responsible AI principles and governance frameworks covering security, privacy, data protection, bias mitigation, human oversight, auditability and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and select AI platforms, foundation models, vendors and technologies, defining reusable integration patterns and reference architectures.
• Ensure AI solutions adhere to Global, Regional and Local architectural standards, security requirements and governance policies.
• Partner with engineering teams, architects and business stakeholders to accelerate AI adoption and maximize business value.
• Mentor technical teams, promote knowledge sharing and foster an AI-first culture across the organization.
• Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to enhance products, engineering practices and customer experiences.

What we are looking for: 

• Fluent English.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field.
• Solid experience in Solution Architecture, AI/ML Engineering or related technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience designing, delivering and scaling AI and Generative AI solutions in production environments.
• Deep expertise in LLMs and enterprise GenAI architectures, including RAG, agentic systems, vector databases, orchestration frameworks and evaluation methodologies.
• Experience defining and implementing LLMOps/MLOps practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, governance and lifecycle management for AI solutions.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted software engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Claude Design or similar platforms.
• Strong software engineering background with advanced Python skills and the ability to prototype solutions, review code and guide engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of Responsible AI, AI governance, security, privacy and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and the EU AI Act.
• Experience with cloud-based AI platforms and services, including Microsoft Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry and Databricks.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence distributed and multicultural teams.

Nice to have: 

• Postgraduate degree or specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or related fields.
• Experience delivering large-scale enterprise GenAI or agentic AI products.
• Experience in the payments, fintech or mobility industries.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS and other regulated-industry compliance requirements.
• Experience with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex or Semantic Kernel.
• Experience working in global or multinational organizations.
• French language skills.

Where you will work:

• This is a 100% remote position.

Hiring models:

• CLT
• Cooperative

Benefits of being a Zallper:

🍽 Meal/Food Allowance 
Caju multi-benefit card (credit format), offering flexibility for everyday needs. (CLT only) * 

🏥 Health Plan – Unimed 
No waiting period or copayment for the holder. Possibility to include dependents (children, spouse, or stepchildren) with copayment. (CLT only) * 

🦷 Dental Plan – Uniodonto 
Affordable options to include dependents. (CLT only) * 

💪 Wellhub 
Access to gyms, physical activities, and wellness programs. 

🧘 Zenklub 
For CLT: Two free sessions per month and special rates for additional sessions. 
For Cooperative/Contractor: Special rates for sessions. 

🛡 Life Insurance 
More security for you and your family. (CLT only) * 

👶 Childcare Allowance 
Financial support for Zallpers with children from 4 months to 6 years old, according to internal policy. (CLT only) * 

🎁 Baby Zallpy 
A special gift to celebrate the arrival of new Zallpy babies. 

👥 Business Partner Support 
Close and human-centered support from our People & Culture team throughout your journey at Zallpy. 

🌍 Volunteer Internal Communities 
Diversity, Sports & Movement, and Technology. 

🎓 Educational Partnerships 
Discounts on undergraduate and graduate programs, professional courses, and language schools. 

✈️ Experiences & Development 
Participation in events, workshops, trips, and team-building activities. 

💼 Referral Program 
Refer talents to Zallpy and receive bonuses from R$2,500 to R$5,000. 

* Contractor / PJ: For these hiring models, the benefits above apply except for those marked with an asterisk (*), which are exclusive to CLT. In addition, we offer dedicated platforms to manage contractors, ensuring organization, transparency, and a structured experience throughout the entire journey. 😉 

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