Principal AI Data & Knowledge Architect

Our client, a leading organization in network services and technology, is seeking an Application Architect III to join their team. As an Application Architect III, you will be part of the Data & Knowledge department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, analytical thinking, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully in the organization. Job Title: Application Architect III Location: Chandler, AZ (local only; hybrid onsite with 3 days onsite required) Pay Range: $65-$70/hr What's the Job? Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of data and knowledge assets supporting AI and agentic capabilities across Network Services. Define and maintain standards for documentation, configurations, telemetry, metadata, policies, and operational knowledge for AI consumption. Collaborate with product and service subject matter experts to interpret network technologies and operational workflows, translating them into high-quality, reusable data assets. Design scalable methods for storing, governing, indexing, validating, and retrieving context assets used in AI-enabled workflows. Establish controls to identify and mitigate data quality, metadata quality, and knowledge quality issues, ensuring trusted AI model inputs. What's Needed? Extensive experience in engineering and governing both structured and unstructured data for analytics, automation, search, or AI solutions. Advanced understanding of data modeling, transformation, storage, indexing, retrieval, and metadata management patterns. Proven ability to define enterprise standards for data, documents, knowledge artifacts, and operational context for AI readiness. Experience establishing data quality, metadata quality, and knowledge quality controls to enhance trust and usability. Strong knowledge of preventative and detective controls for data and knowledge management issues. What's in it for me? Opportunity to work on innovative AI and data governance initiatives in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and domain experts to shape enterprise data standards. Develop scalable solutions that impact operational excellence and AI trustworthiness. Engage in continuous learning and professional growth within a supportive organization. Be part of a forward-thinking company committed to technological advancement and operational integrity. Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly Pay #J-18808-Ljbffr Experis (Austria)