Data & AI Solutions Architect

This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesServe as a Solutions architect within the CDO Data & AI Architecture organization, providing architecture leadership across enterprise data, analytics, AI/ML, Generative AI, and strategic platform initiatives.Define and maintain target-state architectures, enterprise reference architectures, architecture principles, Solution Intents (SI) and technology roadmaps supporting AT&T's data and AI strategy.Lead solution architecture reviews for major initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise standards, security requirements, governance policies, and long-term strategic direction. Be part of ATS Collective.Partner with business, product, engineering, security, infrastructure, and platform teams to translate business capabilities and use cases into scalable, reusable enterprise solutions.Drive architecture decisions and technology assessments for strategic platforms supporting data engineering, analytics, AI, GenAI, agentic AI, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.Establish and govern enterprise architecture patterns for data platforms, knowledge management, AI applications, integration frameworks, APIs, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native solutions.Lead platform and vendor evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and technology selection activities, providing recommendations based on business value, architecture fit, scalability, security, operational readiness, and total cost of ownership.Support enterprise modernization efforts, including migration from legacy platforms, application rationalization, platform consolidation, and adoption of emerging technologies.Define architecture guardrails and governance processes for responsible AI, data governance, security, privacy, compliance, and risk management.Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, and Technology Strategy teams to ensure enterprise-wide alignment across platforms and solutions.Provide architecture leadership for strategic initiatives involving cloud platforms, data ecosystems, AI platforms, agent frameworks, retrieval architectures, knowledge platforms, and enterprise automation capabilities.Author architecture standards, solution patterns, technology recommendations, and executive-level architecture presentations for senior leadership and governance forums.Mentor architects, engineers, and delivery teams while promoting architecture best practices, reusable patterns, and technology standards across the organization.Act as a trusted advisor to technology and business leadership on platform strategy, technology investments, innovation opportunities, and enterprise transformation initiatives.Experience with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.Experience with API management, event-driven architectures, enterprise integration patterns, and microservices.Experience with GenAI platforms such as Azure OpenAI, Copilot ecosystem, Agent frameworks, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, and knowledge platforms.Preferred Qualifications10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Cloud Architecture, or Software Engineering leadership roles.Strong experience developing enterprise reference architectures, target-state technology roadmaps, and architecture governance processes.Deep understanding of enterprise data ecosystems, AI/ML platforms, Generative AI, Agentic AI, knowledge management, and modern cloud architectures.Experience evaluating and governing enterprise platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir, Microsoft Fabric, AI platforms, cloud-native services, and related technology ecosystems.Proven ability to lead cross-functional architecture initiatives involving business stakeholders, engineering organizations, security teams, and executive leadership.Experience supporting enterprise technology modernization, platform consolidation, cloud transformation, and AI adoption strategies.Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills. Our Principal Solution Architecture jobs earn between $155,400.00 - $261,100.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision coverage401(k) planTuition reimbursement programPaid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)Paid Parental LeavePaid Caregiver LeaveAdditional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotectedAdoption ReimbursementDisability Benefits (short term and long term)Life and Accidental Death InsuranceSupplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legalEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Extensive employee wellness programsEmployee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phoneWeekly Hours:40Time Type:RegularLocation:USA:GA:Alpharetta / 300 North Point Pkwy - Dat (owned):300 North Point Pkwy, USA:TX:Plano / W Plano Pkwy - Adm & Dat:2900 W Plano PkwySalary Range: $155,400.00 - $261,100.00AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. 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