Senior AI Architect

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of GenAI, LLM-based, and agentic AI solutions.
• Architect and implement repeatable enterprise AI patterns, including RAG and agent orchestration.
• Design AI solutions using AWS-native services such as Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, and Lambda.
• Build reusable AI components, templates, and accelerators to enable consistent adoption across teams.
• Lead the transition of Proof of Concepts (PoCs) into production-ready, scalable, and secure AI pipelines.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and governance partners to ensure responsible AI usage.
• Mentor engineers and architects in modern data and AI development practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Enterprise data architecture, advanced data solutions, or cloud platforms, OR High School Diploma/GED and 10 years of experience in these areas.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with AWS-native services (e.g., Bedrock, SageMaker, Lambda).
• Strong knowledge of Large Language Models (LLM) and generative AI systems.
• Experience with Snowflake Cortex AI or Snowflake Native AI capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture or engineering.
• Proven ability to design and scale large-language-model (LLM) and generative AI systems.
• Relevant AWS certifications in cloud architecture, AI/ML, or generative AI.
• Experience with agentic AI design patterns, including tool-use orchestration or autonomous workflows.
• Proficiency in API design, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• First Citizens Bank provides a competitive, thoughtfully designed, and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates.

About the Company

First Citizens Bank is a leading financial institution committed to innovation and excellence in banking services.