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The Senior AI Solutions Architect at NTT DATA will play a crucial role in designing and implementing advanced AI solutions for clients. This position requires a minimum of 6 years of technical consulting experience, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure and data architecture. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with both technical and executive-level audiences. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, and certifications in enterprise architecture methodologies are preferred. The role involves significant collaboration with internal teams and clients to deliver innovative solutions that meet complex business needs.
Job Responsibility:
Architect end-to-end AI solutions: secure AI factories, data architectures, and automation frameworks
Identify and evaluate alternative architectures and the trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability
Produce specifications of cloud-based or on-premises components, tiers and interfaces
Support a change program or project through the preparation of technical plans and application of design principles
Accountable for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution
Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies
Create reports and technology roadmaps and share knowledge and insights with others
Design components using appropriate modelling techniques
Lead the technical response for RFPs/RFIs, including architecture diagrams, delivery plans, assumptions, estimates, and risk analysis
Build and deliver executive-level presentations and solution briefings
Create high-quality proposals, statements of work (SOWs), and POV/POC plans
Support business development teams in deal qualification, competitive positioning, and differentiation
Review, verify and improve own designs against specifications
Make recommendations for the development of new go to market services and contribute knowledge on relevant verticals
Operate across both the technical levels within the enterprise architecture and the value chain to develop holistic and integrated solutions
Provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced Solutions Architects
Requirements:
Minimum of 6 years of technical consulting experience
At least a couple of years of pre-sales experience designing & selling data center / AI infrastructure solutions
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, business or a related field
Certification and working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, SOA, ITIL, COBIT)
Safe Scaled Agile certification advantageous
Certified Software related certification is desired
Advanced knowledge of multi-vendor service integrations and cross-functional software, OS’s and infrastructure designs
Advanced knowledge on how specific infrastructures and application software are deployed
Ability to develop and leverage advanced specialist knowledge of reference architectures
Ability to maintain knowledge of trends and development in technology domains
Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies
Advanced ability to collaborate with cross functional teams
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent interpersonal skills
Advanced professional technical, IT or Operations experience within a large scale technology services environment
Advanced Project or Program Management experience would be preferred
Advanced client engagement and consulting experience
Advanced experience in integrating the solution with the business domain, enterprise concerns, industry standards, established patterns and best practices
Advanced experience working in an agile development environment
Advanced experience in developing, selling and delivering technical solutions
Industry experience in sectors such as financial services, manufacturing, or healthcare
Significant experience working with OEM partners such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE and others
Experience with architecting end-to-end AI solutions: secure AI factories, data architectures, and automation frameworks
Nice to have:
Safe Scaled Agile certification
Certified Software related certification
Cisco CCIE and/or Cisco CCXP certification
Advanced Project or Program Management experience
What we offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Life, and AD&D insurance
Short-and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program with company match