AI Solutions Architect

Connectly Recruiting is partnering with a boutique technology consulting firm to find a Solutions Architect who will own the architecture for an enterprise AI platform built for a highly regulated environment. You'll design how AI agents make recommendations, how those recommendations are approved, and how every decision is recorded and auditable. It's a greenfield build with real ownership of the technical direction from day one. What you'll do Own end-to-end architecture for an AI governance platform and the agents that connect to it Design clear separation between what AI recommends, who approves it, and what gets executed Integrate with enterprise systems of record (ERP, EAM, CRM) through existing middleware, identity providers, and cloud infrastructure Define a stable integration standard that every current and future agent will use Set standards for audit, observability, and configuration governance Lead architecture reviews and represent the solution to executive stakeholders and architecture review boards Mentor a cross-functional team of platform, ML, and full-stack engineers What you bring 7+ years in solutions or enterprise architecture, including AI/ML-enabled systems and cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Experience designing human-in-the-loop controls such as approval routing, risk scoring, and audit trails Strong integration experience with enterprise systems via middleware or ESB patterns Identity and access expertise (Entra ID, workload identity, OPA, Cedar, or similar) Working knowledge of LLM integration, AI agent design, and multi-agent orchestration Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX ITGC, NERC-CIP, HIPAA, NIST AI RMF, or ISO 42001 Solid grasp of observability and audit patterns, including OpenTelemetry and immutable audit records The ability to explain and defend architecture decisions to engineers and executives alike Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Bonus points if you've Built or hardened a platform from a design specification alone Created a versioned integration contract used by multiple independent teams Worked in utilities, energy, or other critical infrastructure Why this role Fully remote. Architecture ownership on a greenfield AI build. A boutique firm where your work is visible and your judgment shapes the outcome. Certification support and room to grow. Connectly Recruiting LLC