Avangrid · 8 hours ago
Lead Architect - Generative AI
Orange, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $164K/yr
10+ years expAvangrid is a company focused on innovative solutions in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The Lead Architect – Generative AI is responsible for shaping the organization's AI strategy, architecting scalable AI systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate generative AI technologies into enterprise platforms.
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Responsibilities
Designs and develops AI architectures and solutions using AWS and Azure
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing systems
Optimizes AI models for performance and scalability
Implements infrastructure as code using Terraform
Remains up to date with the latest advancements in AI and cloud technologies
Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and DevOps professionals
Provides agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira or Trello for project tracking
Aligns AI initiatives with business goals and drive innovation through generative AI technologies
Problem-solves to address technical challenges and ensure timely delivery of projects
Effectively communicates to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives, product managers, and clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Relevant experience with Application Development, Architecture or IT
Experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, and Net
Familiarity with use cases such as natural language processing (NLP), content generation, chatbots, code generation, and image synthesis
Knowledge of ethical considerations in AI, including bias mitigation, fairness, and compliance with regulations like GDPR or CCPA
Awareness of the latest advancements in generative AI, LLMs (Large Language Models), and multi-modal models
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Extensive experience with OpenAI APIs (e.g., GPT models, DALL·E, Whisper) and Amazon Bedrock for building and deploying generative AI solutions
Familiarity with fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and managing model outputs for scalability and accuracy
Proficiency in Python for AI/ML workflows, including libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, and LangChain
Strong command of Java for backend development, microservices, or integrating AI models into enterprise systems
Experience with AWS (especially Bedrock, SageMaker, Lambda, and S3) and familiarity with other cloud providers like Azure or Google Cloud if needed
Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and tools for model deployment (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Expertise in designing and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL for AI model consumption
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Experience with other cloud platforms and AI tools
Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries
Company
Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc.
Founded in 1997Orange, Connecticut, USA
5001-10000 employees
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SVP Chief of Staff to CEO
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