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Apptad

Gen AI Architect

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Iselin, United states

Senior

Freelance

26-01-2026

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Skills

Communication CI/CD DevOps Monitoring Stakeholder Management Problem-solving Research A/B Testing Training Architecture Machine Learning PyTorch TensorFlow Azure AWS Project Management cloud platforms Agile GCP Data Science OpenAI Langchain Large Language Models CI/CD Pipelines Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Job Title: Gen AI Architect

Job Location: Charlotte, NC / Iselin, NJ (Need Onsite day 1, hybrid 3 days from office).

Job Duration: Long Term

Pay Rate: $85/Hr on C2C

Job Description:

The Gen AI Architect will leverage advanced Generative AI models and Azure OpenAI services to develop innovative solutions for investment banking processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investment banking, hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure OpenAI, and expertise in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

Responsibilities:

Define and drive the AI/ML architecture and roadmap, including both traditional machine learning and Generative AI (GenAI) use cases.
Design comprehensive end-to-end AI solutions covering data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, inference pipelines, and monitoring frameworks.
Lead the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks, utilizing tools such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable AI-driven technical solutions.
Evaluate and select appropriate AI/ML tools, cloud services, frameworks, and libraries based on use case needs and industry best practices.
Ensure models adhere to governance, security, explainability, and regulatory compliance, embedding ethical AI principles into system design.
Guide engineering teams in the implementation of AI components, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and performance optimization.
Partner with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines for AI, including model versioning, deployment automation, and ongoing A/B testing.
Keep abreast of the latest industry research, breakthroughs, and emerging trends in AI, recommending adoption of best practices and innovative solutions.

Requirements:

Proven experience 10+ years, excel in leading AI/ML architecture and strategy in enterprise environments.
Strong expertise in designing and deploying large-scale AI/ML solutions, including LLMs and RAG frameworks.
Experience with AI/ML tools and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, LangGraph, or similar.
Deep understanding of data workflows, feature engineering, model training, evaluation, and deployment.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and services tailored for AI deployment.
Familiarity with model governance, security, explainability, and ethical AI standards.
Experience in developing CI/CD pipelines for AI/ML, including model versioning, monitoring, and performance tuning.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred, but not required:

Advanced degree (Ph.D., Master’s) in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related fields.
Publications or practical contributions to AI research and open-source projects.
Experience working in regulated industries or environments requiring compliance and governance.
Familiar with project management and Agile practices.

About the Company

: Apptad is a leading Data and Business Analytics consulting firm dedicated to helping large enterprises navigate the complexities of modern data. We specialize in addressing challenges related to data variety, volume, velocity, and quality, empowering businesses to unlock maximum value from their data assets. With a team of over 500 specialized data and analytics engineers across 10+ locations in the US and India, Apptad delivers high-quality consulting services in key areas such as cloud migration, core data plat... Know more