AI Architect

Exp: 15+ Location :St. Paul, MN -onsite Client- NextEra Energy Interview mode- virtual (possible onsite) Local candidates or quick relocation capable please Principal AI Developer / AI Architect to provide technical vision and leadership for enterprise AI initiatives within a large organization in the energy and utilities sector. This individual will define enterprise AI architecture, lead complex AI transformations, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior and executive leadership while remaining hands‑on with solution design and development. The ideal candidate is a recognized AI/ML expert who combines deep hands‑on Python and AI engineering expertise with enterprise architecture, technical strategy, and leadership experience. Key Responsibilities Define and own enterprise‑wide AI technical architecture, standards, and long‑term technology strategy Architect and develop scalable, distributed AI/ML systems and enterprise AI platforms Remain hands‑on with Python development, prototyping, solution design, and complex technical problem‑solving Lead high‑impact AI initiatives from architecture and design through production implementation Establish technical standards, governance frameworks, and responsible/ethical AI practices Evaluate emerging AI technologies and provide recommendations on enterprise adoption and investment Partner with executive leadership, architecture, engineering, data, and business teams to establish AI priorities and roadmaps Ensure AI solutions meet enterprise requirements for scalability, security, reliability, performance, and maintainability Provide technical leadership across cloud platforms, enterprise data ecosystems, AI/ML platforms, and distributed systems Mentor senior engineers and architects while developing future technical leaders Serve as a subject matter expert and technical authority for complex AI architecture and engineering decisions Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field 15+ years of experience across software engineering, architecture, AI/ML, or related technical disciplines Extensive applied AI/ML experience with demonstrated enterprise‑scale impact Advanced Python development expertise and ability to remain hands‑on with code Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed AI systems Deep understanding of AI/ML architecture, model development, deployment, integration, and production operations Strong enterprise architecture and system‑design experience Extensive experience with cloud platforms and modern enterprise data ecosystems Demonstrated experience defining technical standards and architecture across large‑scale initiatives Strong technical leadership, mentorship, and stakeholder‑management capabilities Ability to communicate complex technical strategies and architecture decisions to executive audiences Preferred Qualifications Experience leading enterprise‑wide AI transformation initiatives Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, and emerging AI architectures Experience establishing AI governance, responsible AI, security, and ethical AI frameworks Experience evaluating emerging AI technologies and influencing enterprise technology investments Energy, utilities, or other large‑scale regulated enterprise experience #J-18808-Ljbffr ZScale LLC