Senior AI Architect

Senior AI ArchitectCategory: ArchitectureMain location: United States, Virginia, RestonAlternate Location(s): United States, South Carolina, ColumbiaUnited States, Tennessee, KnoxvillePosition ID: J0924-1986Employment Type: ContractU.S. - Finding purpose at CGI (https://youtu.be/7gAvvUSJyJA)By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies –Learn more (xweb.asp?clid=21001&page=cookiespolicy#integrationofyoutube) .Position Description:CGI has an immediate need for a Senior AI Architect to join our team. This hybrid position can be located anywhere in the U.S. (in CT or ET) where CGI has an office This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest leaders in the secondary mortgage industry. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years! We have over 92,000+ CGI Members in 40 countries and over 5k+ loyal Clients who are leveraging our end-to-end services across the globeYour future duties and responsibilities:We are seeking a Senior AI Solution Architect who is able to lead architectural initiatives while also having a practical understanding of hands-on technical work, particularly for Proof of Concepts (PoCs) related to GEN AI. While this role does not require active coding or app development, the ideal candidate should have experience in the following: Leading stakeholder interactions and discussions. Developing and driving architectural concepts. Taking ownership of technology decisions, including tech selection and vendor management. Ensuring comprehensive documentation of all processes and decisions.Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Minimum 10+ years relevant experience in architecting and developing solutions 5+ years of experience as an architect lead. Individual contributor who can work with minimal to no support with very strong expertise and experience in the following areas:

AWS Cloud Architecture

Serverless Architecture

Microservice Architecture

Distributed Data Architecture

Data Lake Design and Architecture

REST and GraphQL API

Integration Architecture - Messaging, API and File

XML/JSON

Observability and Monitoring

HA, Resiliency Architecture

Tech Stack:

AWS, SQS, SNS, S3, ECS Fargate, Lambda, Containers, APIGEE API Gateway, Terraform, AWS Networking, OTel, Splunk

Java, Springboot, MicroServices, Python

Aurora PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redshift, Athena, Glue

Hands-on Programing experience

AI/ML:

AI/ML, GenAI Knowledge

Domain expertise working with Gen AI models, model serving frameworks like Ollama, LangChain,

Groq, llamaIndex

Working experience in several applied AI technologies

Experince working with several open source models like Llama3, Gemma, Phi, Mistral, and proprietary models like Anthropic Claude, OpenAI etc.

Education:Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field#LI-TM8CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $75,600.00 - $186,000.00.At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include: Competitive base salaries Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment. Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more.CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: Competitive compensation including profit participation program Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service 10 paid holidays per year At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more) Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship. Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Wellness and Well-being programsFor more detailed information about our benefits offerings visit Benefits | CGI CareersPlease note that the benefits listed above are subject to change based on the specific terms and conditions of the contract being supported.CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through November 14th, 2024.Skills:

Artificial Intelligence

Java

Microservices

Postgre SQL

Python

Spring Boot

Terraform

What you can expect from us:Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at USEmploymentCompliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Clickhere (https://cgi-veterans.jobs/) to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.