First Citizens Bank · 19 hours ago
Senior Data Architect (AI & GenAI Solutions)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFirst Citizens Bank is seeking a Senior Data Architect (AI Solutions) to lead the design and implementation of advanced AI platforms and data systems. This role involves collaborating with business and technology teams to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance analytics and machine learning capabilities.
BankingInsuranceLendingPaymentsWealth Management
Responsibilities
Prototype and operationalize advanced AI solutions, including GenAI and LLM-based systems
Build and integrate cloud-native data pipelines using tools such as Snowflake, Airflow, and Vertex AI
Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines and multimodal data solutions
Drive automation, observability, and performance optimization across AI and data workflows
Lead initiatives to explore, validate, and scale emerging AI technologies
Translate research and prototypes into production-ready capabilities
Collaborate across teams to embed AI-driven insights and automation into business processes
Evaluate and shape next-generation AI trends, including agentic systems and autonomous workflows
Champion hands-on experimentation and rapid solution delivery while maintaining technical excellence
Define and promote engineering standards that balance agility, scalability, and governance
Collaborate with security, compliance, and governance partners to ensure responsible data and AI usage
Mentor engineers and architects in modern data and AI development practices
Act as a trusted advisor for business and technology leaders on data-driven innovation
Lead internal workshops and training sessions to accelerate AI adoption
Represent the organization in external forums, conferences, and publications focused on data and AI innovation
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture or engineering, with a strong hands-on focus on AI and cloud-native data platforms
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale AI systems, including LLM-based, GenAI, and agentic AI applications
Expertise in Python, SQL, and modern data frameworks (e.g., PySpark, Airflow, Snowflake, LangChain, Hugging Face, Vertex AI, OpenAI)
Strong background in data modelling, distributed systems, and cloud architecture (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience developing and deploying AI/ML/GenAI pipelines leveraging vector databases and RAG frameworks
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
Preferred
Experience with agentic AI design patterns, including tool-use orchestration, autonomous workflow agents, or AI copilots
Proficiency in API design, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Demonstrated ability to rapidly prototype new AI concepts and transition successful PoCs into production-grade systems
Company
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33M2021-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $10M
2018-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $23M
1986-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
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Craig Nix
Chief Financial Officer
Samantha Bureau - Johnson
SVP & Director, Customer Contact Center
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