Lead Architect - AI at Barclays seeks a visionary leader to spearhead the evolution of digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence.
As a key member of the Digital Customer Experience team, you will be responsible for designing and developing AI-powered solutions that meet business requirements and enhance customer experiences. You will work closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of AI projects. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of AI systems, as well as staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI technologies and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and Develop AI Solutions: Lead the design and development of AI-powered solutions that meet business requirements and enhance customer experiences.
* Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of AI projects.
* Ensure Scalability and Reliability: Design AI systems that are scalable, reliable, and maintainable, ensuring they can handle large volumes of data and complex computations.
* Stay Updated with AI Trends: Keep abreast of the latest advancements in AI technologies and methodologies to continuously improve and innovate AI solutions.
* Provide Technical Leadership: Offer technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
* Evaluate and Select AI Tools: Assess and select the appropriate AI tools and technologies that best fit the project requirements and organizational goals.
* Ensure Ethical AI Practices: Promote and ensure the ethical use of AI, considering privacy, fairness, and transparency in AI solutions.
Requirements:
* Delivery methodologies and organizational structures
* A background in complex delivery, operations, and product engineering
* Excellent stakeholder management skills
* Communication skills focused on both technical and business language
* The ability to measure the value of different approaches to technical problems
Preferred Skills:
* Experience in architectural roles that have had broad applicability across financial services
* Experience in managing technical engagements to design and deliver positive outcomes in complex systems engineering
* Experience in AWS, AI/ML, or payments is highly valued
This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus.