AI/ML Architect

REQUIREMENTS

7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI engineering

3+ years in a senior or principal-level architectural role

Strong proficiency in Python and common ML/AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, transformers libraries)

Hands-on experience with:

Cloud AI services (AWS Sagemaker, Azure ML, GCP Vertex AI)Data engineering tools (Spark, Databricks, Airflow, Kafka)LLM architectures, fine-tuning, embeddings, vector stores (FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate)MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, DVC, CI/CD pipelines)

Solid understanding of distributed computing, APIs, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Strategic mindset with experience influencing product and technical decisions

Ability to lead, mentor, and partner effectively across teams

Passion for innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Architecture & Strategy

Design end-to-end AI/ML architectures, including data ingestion pipelines, feature stores, model training, deployment patterns, and monitoring frameworks

Lead the evaluation and selection of AI/ML tools, frameworks, cloud components, and platforms

Define standards, best practices, and governance frameworks for responsible AI usage

Partner with product and engineering leadership to shape the long-term AI roadmap

Technical Leadership

Provide expert guidance across the full ML lifecycle: data preparation, modeling, experimentation, optimization, deployment, monitoring

Architect scalable solutions using Python-based ML stacks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn) and modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).Support the development of LLM-based applications, vector database architectures, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems

Evaluate new AI capabilities (e.g., agent frameworks, fine-tuning strategies, MLOps automation)

Execution & Delivery

Oversee the technical design of AI projects and ensure solution quality, reliability, and security

Work with cross-functional teams to define clear success metrics for AI initiatives

Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical deep dives

Mentor engineers and data scientists to elevate technical excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS

Close cooperation with a customer

Challenging tasks

Competence development

Team of professionals

Dynamic environment with a low level of bureaucracy

ABOUT ELEKS
ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.
Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.