CI&T · 14 hours ago
Data & AI Architect, Austin TX
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCI&T is a tech transformation specialist that combines human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions. They are seeking a Senior Data Architect with AI Expertise to lead the development of data and AI-driven systems, improve data infrastructure reliability, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment.
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Responsibilities
Define and communicate the long-term data architecture vision, aligned with the business strategy and AI innovation roadmap
Lead the evaluation and selection of technologies, frameworks, and standards for implementing the data architecture, including AI/ML infrastructure
Establish and promote best practices for data management, governance, and quality
Actively participate in defining and executing the organization's data and AI strategy
Design and architect the Intelligence Layer for AI-driven assessment and scenario generation capabilities
Ensure AI solutions are auditable, transparent, and incorporate bias mitigation strategies
Define data pipelines and infrastructure to support ML model training, deployment, and monitoring
Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to optimize data flows for AI workloads
Collaborate with leadership teams and stakeholders to ensure the data architecture meets business needs and supports clinical workflows
Identify and anticipate complex technical challenges, proposing innovative and effective solutions
Provide advanced technical guidance and support to the data development, architecture, and AI teams
Ensure compliance with data security regulations and healthcare industry standards (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)
Design data architecture that supports hybrid environments with offline-first capabilities
Define integration patterns for the API gateway connecting LMS providers and healthcare hardware
Ensure data synchronization strategies for low-connectivity clinical environments
Promote a culture of innovation and technical excellence in the data and AI areas
Mentor and empower other team members by sharing knowledge and experience
Represent the data architecture in internal and external technical and strategic forums
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and technology partners
Qualification
Required
Experience with cloud platforms
Experience with Snowflake or similar modern data warehousing solutions
Experience with DBT, data modeling, ELT, and performance tuning
Understanding of data architecture requirements for AI/ML workloads, including feature stores, model registries, and ML pipelines
Ability to design data systems that comply with healthcare regulations and support clinical workflows
Preferred
Snowflake Certification or equivalent cloud data platform certifications
Experience with data governance, security, and privacy frameworks
Experience with AI/ML platforms (Azure ML, Databricks, SageMaker, or similar)
Knowledge of MLOps practices and tools
Experience with vector databases and LLM integration patterns
Understanding of bias detection and AI ethics principles
Experience with real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures
Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and their data implications
Experience in healthcare or clinical systems
Benefits
Generous paid vacation days
Unlimited sick time
100% paid health & dental benefits starting day one
Annual profit-sharing distribution
Retirement match
Paid parental leave
Dedicated career advisor
And so much more…
Company
CI&T
CI&T is a digital specialist that delivers business impact with strategy, design and engineering services.
Founded in 1995
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Advent International
2021-11-10IPO
2019-07-29Private Equity
Leadership Team
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Cesar Gon
CEO
Alex Cross
Chief Technology Officer, EMEA
Recent News
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