Sr Data & AI Architect

Company Overview:
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Data and AI Architect to  join our team in Auburn Hills, MI.

Job Duties 

Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect
•Define end-to-end architecture for AI-powered data solutions, including intelligent agents, automation workflows, and multi-agent ecosystems across enterprise platforms.
•Define collaboration frameworks supporting sequential, parallel, event-driven, conditional, and human-in-the-loop interactions.
•Translate business requirements and operational workflows into scalable data and AI solutions, integration, security, deployment, and operational architectures.
•Provide technical leadership across Architecture, Engineering, Security, Data, and Operations teams, establishing standards, governance frameworks, and reusable patterns.
•Define security architecture — authentication, authorization, identity propagation, and governance controls across all interaction layers.
•Establish responsible AI guardrails covering data privacy, prompt security, model safety, compliance, and human approval workflows.
•Define enterprise data architecture, integration strategies, canonical data models, API standards, and knowledge management frameworks.
•Define RAG or comparable approaches enabling secure access to structured and unstructured enterprise data.
•Drive data privacy, integration, and management practices for seamless, governed accessibility across platforms.

Required Skills
•10+ years in Solution, Enterprise, Cloud, or Data Integration Architecture.
•Strong cloud architecture experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) and experience integrating enterprise platforms (CRM, ERP, ITSM, or similar).
•Experience with data structures, enterprise tools, cloud hyper scalers and platforms leveraging AI for data management and governance.
•Strong understanding of Agentic AI, Conversational AI, Generative AI, and multi-agent architectures.
•Deep knowledge of APIs, event-driven architecture, identity protocols, canonical data models, security, and observability.
•Ability to translate business objectives into scalable technical architecture and implementation roadmaps.
•Strong stakeholder management, documentation, and executive communication skills.
•Experience in Effective Application Development Project Implementation / Deployment strategies with a customer base distributed throughout the world.
•Experience in highly parallel work environments with projects utilizing iterative, agile, and waterfall approaches to achieve their objectives.
•Experience in both business transformation and information technology projects is required.

Unique Skills
. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience, managing application development
· Strong verbal and written communications skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms
. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
· Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and persuade at all management levels and thrive in a cross-functional environment

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is $70-$84.00/hour.. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com


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