Job Specifications
Company Description
Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources.
Job Description
We're seeking an AI Solution Architect to drive the design and implementation of enterprise-scale artificial intelligence solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise in AI/ML with strategic architectural vision, focusing on integrating generative AI models with Salesforce, AWS, Databricks, and critical business systems. The ideal candidate will architect scalable ML infrastructure using AWS SageMaker and Databricks, while implementing cutting-edge LLM solutions and autonomous AI frameworks. You'll be responsible for establishing robust MLOps practices, ensuring cost optimization, and maintaining compliance with AI regulations. This position requires expertise in modern AI technologies, including prompt engineering, LangChain, and Salesforce Agentforce, along with a strong foundation in enterprise architecture and technical leadership.
Responsibilities/accountabilities will also include:
Design and implement enterprise AI solutions integrating with enterprise platforms
Build ML infrastructure on AWS SageMaker and Databricks platforms
Design autonomous AI systems using LangChain, LlamaIndex, and AutoGPT
Architect and deploy enterprise Agents with Agentforce, N8N, AgentCore solutions with custom Integrations
Create and enforce organizational AI technical solution blueprints
Design cross-environment authentication frameworks
Manage AI infrastructure costs and regulatory compliance
Establish model governance and compliance frameworks
Implement comprehensive CI/CD pipelines for AI
Lead architecture reviews and technical decisions
Qualifications And Required Experience
Master's/PhD in Computer Science (AI/ML specialization), Data Science, or related field (or Bachelor's with relevant industry experience)
Massive work experience in enterprise software development, solution engineering, or AI/ML consulting
Relevant production experience with Large Language Models and generative AI and hands-on experience with AWS SageMaker and/or hands-on experience with Databricks
Extensive experience with MLOps platforms including SageMaker Pipelines, Model Registry, and Feature Store implementation at enterprise scale
Deep expertise in foundation model development, fine-tuning, and deployment using AWS Bedrock and related technologies
Advanced knowledge of data engineering practices including Delta Lake, Spark optimization, and enterprise-grade streaming architecture
Expert-level Salesforce architecture experience, including multi-org deployment strategies, data model optimization, complex integration patterns, and enterprise security implementation including Shield Platform Encryption and AI security protocols
Deep expertise in Generative AI and LLM systems, including advanced prompt engineering, RAG architecture with multi-stage retrieval, vector database optimization, and comprehensive LLM security testing and safety implementations
Proven track record in strategic AI leadership, including translating technical concepts for C-level stakeholders, leading cross-functional teams (5-15 engineers, data scientists, architects) and developing comprehensive business cases with ROI analysis
Additional Information
There’s a preference for the role to be based in Manchester but other locations within the UK can be considered.
What We Offer
Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
Learning culture and wide range of training options.
About the Company
To help feed 10 billion people while reducing emissions and improve biodiversity. This is our mission as the global agriculture technology leader. With 59,000 employees in more than 100 countries and hundreds of thousands of agricultural partners worldwide, we are committed to transforming agriculture into a more sustainable, productive system to benefit society and the planet.
We invite you to join us in this collective mission to feed the world while respecting the earth.
Know more