AI Business Architect - REMOTE

Join the People Helping People Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service. The Opportunity The AI Business Architect provides technical advisory and solution feasibility support for Enterprise AI initiatives within the Enterprise Data & AI Office. This role operates using a fractional capacity model and may be fulfilled through internal shared resources, consulting partners, or contract engineering expertise depending on demand. The role supports evaluation of solution approaches, technical feasibility, integration complexity, and architectural alignment for AI opportunities identified through the Enable, Augment, and Transform lanes. The architect works closely with the Manager, AI Business Engagement and AI Business Analyst to ensure solution approaches are realistic, scalable, and aligned with enterprise technology standards. The role focuses on business solution architecture guidance, evaluation of AI engineering approaches, and identification of reusable capabilities that may support multiple business teams. This role is not responsible for full product delivery ownership, but may contribute to technical validation, prototyping guidance, and vendor capability evaluation. The role also surfaces architectural, risk, and governance considerations early in the AI lifecycle to support informed enterprise decision making. A Day in the Life Evaluate technical feasibility of AI-enabled business solutions and identify architecture considerations impacting implementation viability. Evaluate architectural patterns supporting AI-enabled workflows Assess feasibility of AI approaches using enterprise data and integration patterns Identify technical dependencies impacting implementation sequencing Provide guidance on tradeoffs between approaches Identify reusable components that may support multiple enterprise use cases Document technical constraints that may impact delivery timelines Provide guidance, evaluations and solutions for applied AI engineering patterns relevant to enterprise use cases Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or related technical field 10+ years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, machine learning engineering, or solution architecture roles. 1-2 years experience delivering retrieval augmented generation (RAG), embeddings pipelines, semantic search, or document intelligence workflows preferred Experience working in financial services, fintech, payments, or regulated environments is a plus Experience designing or evaluating AI-enabled solution architectures Experience working with machine learning, NLP, or large language model applications Experience integrating AI capabilities using APIs or cloud-based AI platforms Experience evaluating feasibility of AI-enabled workflows using enterprise data sources Experience working with cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP Experience collaborating with engineering teams on AI-enabled product features Understanding of model reliability, evaluation considerations, and performance tradeoffs Ability to translate technical constraints into business implications Experience supporting proof-of-concept or prototype efforts is preferred Experience working in financial services, fintech, payments, or regulated environments is a plus #LI-LM1 About Velera At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera. Pay Equity $110,100.00 - $143,100.00 Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Great Work/Life Benefits! Competitive wages Medical with telemedicine Dental and Vision Basic and Optional Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Maternity, Parental, Family Care Community Volunteer Time Off 12 Paid Holidays Company Paid Disability Insurance 401k (with employer match) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Supplemental Insurance Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement Wellness program Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information. Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here. This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship. As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Your voice. Our velocity. Shaping a new era together. At Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, you’ll be part of a team committed to the long-term growth and success of financial institutions, our employees and our industry. United by Purpose Our employees are united by a people‑helping‑people purpose that guides how we show up every day. A culture rooted in taking ownership and doing what’s right has fostered long‑term dedication and earned Velera recognition for both our inclusive culture and commitment to excellence. Your Story Shapes Our Culture Connection and recognition are core to who we are. We cultivate inclusion, celebrate employees who live our values and create meaningful opportunities for engagement that build strong relationships and a true sense of belonging across our teams. Remote by Design Our remote-first culture is built for collaboration, flexibility and connection – bringing people together in person when it matters. Flexible time off and healthy working norms support wellbeing and psychological safety, while integrity-driven leadership empowers you to do your best work. Strength in Stability With more than 40 years of fintech innovation, Velera offers the stability of a trusted legacy with the momentum of forward‑thinking solutions. We enable thousands of financial institutions and the communities they serve through secure, leading-edge technology and partnership. Explore velera.com to learn more about how Velera is advancing our purpose of accelerating partners’ success through innovative financial technology and inspired service.