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Horizontal Talent · 6 days ago

AI Architect

Bolingbrook, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

Horizontal Talent is seeking an AI Architect to drive innovation and design cutting-edge digital solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape the future of AI technology and ensuring seamless integration between backend systems and AI platforms.

Business DevelopmentConsultingStaffing Agency

Hiring Manager

Arun Prakash

Responsibilities

Design and develop secure, scalable backend platforms to support both AI and non-AI applications

Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to define integration patterns for AI/ML models

Lead rapid prototyping and pilot testing of innovative solutions, transitioning successful projects into production

Ensure seamless integration between backend systems and AI platforms, utilizing modern integration patterns

Define and uphold programming and architectural standards, mentoring teams on best practices

Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, continuously improving digital transformation processes

Qualification

Backend architectureAPI designMicroservicesCloud-native architecturesJavaPythonNode.jsScalable systemsDevOps practicesAI/ML model servingTelemetryAI governanceIntelligent automationConversational AICollaboration skillsCommunication skillsObservability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

7+ years of experience in digital technology, including architecture and development

Proven expertise in backend architecture with languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js

Strong knowledge of API design, microservices, and cloud-native architectures

Experience with scalable systems and modern DevOps practices

Excellent collaboration and communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders

Preferred

Experience in retail or high-scale consumer digital environments

Familiarity with AI/ML model serving and integration platforms like Vertex AI or Databricks

Understanding of observability, telemetry, and AI governance best practices

Experience with intelligent automation frameworks and conversational AI

Company

Horizontal Talent

Horizontal Talent provides staffing services for IT, digital marketing, and strategic markets.

Founded in 2003

Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.horizontaltalent.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Jeremy Langevin

Co-Founder and CEO

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