Principal AI Architect

Overview Be among the first 25 applicants. Direct message the job poster from NCS Group Australia. At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together. We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow. About us: At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together. We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow. Job Description As a Principal AI Architect at NCS, you’ll become a trusted advisor to our clients, diving deep into their unique challenges and ambitions to strategically architect transformative AI solutions that ignite their business success. You will orchestrate the entire journey of pioneering AI initiatives – from initial concept through to sophisticated design, development, and seamless implementation. This is your chance to play an instrumental role in delivering breakthrough innovation and driving substantial growth for a diverse and impressive portfolio of clients. As a true collaborator, you'll partner with our clients, exploring their specific problems and exciting opportunities, working with our talented cross-functional teams to craft bespoke, intelligent solutions. You'll be the visionary behind robust, secure, and high-performing AI architectures and their intricate data pipelines, all meticulously tailored to address each client's distinct needs. Your expert guidance will shape the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI models, ensuring they not only meet the highest industry standards for quality and reliability but also achieve targeted, impactful client outcomes. As a technical leader, you'll inspire and mentor our AI development teams, cultivating a vibrant culture of continuous learning, client-focused innovation, and shared success. You'll be at the forefront of AI, championing research into emerging technologies to keep our solutions cutting-edge. You will also drive the optimisation of AI models for peak performance and ensure their elegant integration within client environments and existing infrastructures. Crucially, you will champion and implement robust strategies for data governance, security, and privacy, embedding ethical and responsible AI principles at the very core of every client engagement and solution we deliver. Qualifications Extensive Real-World Impact: A significant track record of hands-on experience designing, building, and successfully deploying production-grade Data and AI solutions at scale. Experience in a professional services environment across sectors such as government, finance, or telecommunications, delivering tangible results (e.g., sophisticated recommendation engines, personalised user experiences, advanced NLP features). Deep Technical Proficiency: Comprehensive expertise across leading AI, ML, and Generative AI frameworks and cloud services, including hands-on experience with: AWS: SageMaker, Bedrock, Comprehend, Rekognition, and related services. Azure: Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI, Form Recognizer, Cognitive Search, and similar. Google Cloud: Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, AutoML, and associated tools. Strong capabilities with Large Language Models (LLMs), Python, PySpark, and Vector Databases. Strategic Architectural Vision: Ability to architect innovative, scalable, and secure AI solutions that align with enterprise strategies and future goals. Influential Leadership & Mentorship: Inspiring leader skilled at guiding diverse, cross-functional teams and driving AI adoption, with ability to articulate value at the CxO level. Innovation Driver: Track record of leveraging emerging AI trends to create competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Strong Academic Foundations: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field. A PhD would be highly regarded. Additional Information Why join us: NCS Australia offers a home for talent, with benefits such as paid parental leave, well-being initiatives, discounted health insurance, and recognition for high performance. Career development is supported through Capability Fingerprint, training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. We offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth. Equal Opportunity NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, including Veterans and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. We support adjustments during recruitment and employment for people with disabilities. Work rights and background checks Applicants must have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background check, including probity and police checks. Additional Agencies: Do not contact NCS employees outside the Talent Acquisition team. Resumes from agencies must come through our preferred supplier panel via the NCS Agency Portal. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr