Senior System Architect ML & AI 100% (f/m/d)
Julius Baer3 months ago
Zürich, SwitzerlandSenior
Responsibilities
- Design and own solution architectures for applications and AI platform components from design and implementation through operation.
- Define and align end-to-end system architecture for scalable, secure, reusable enterprise AI and ML solutions.
- Create and coordinate Architecture Decision Records and obtain approval from relevant architecture boards.
- Apply ART-level and domain-level target architectures to team and initiative contexts.
- Drive hands-on architectural design for AI and ML solutions and translate high-level architecture into concrete solution designs.
- Ensure integration with enterprise platforms, data capabilities, security standards, and MLOps services.
- Identify and proactively escalate architectural risks, dependencies, and technical debt.
- Contribute architectural input to PI Planning, backlog refinement, and roadmap discussions.
- Act as the primary architectural contact for assigned teams while coordinating with Lead Architects and other System Architects.
- Advise and coach software engineers and collaborate with business, technology, and architecture stakeholders.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a Senior Architect in complex IT environments.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Lead or Senior Software Engineer with hands-on responsibility.
- Practical experience designing and delivering AI and ML solutions on scalable enterprise platforms.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML solution patterns, data pipelines, orchestration, platform integration, distributed systems, APIs, and model lifecycle concepts.
- Experience translating ART- and domain-level target architectures into team-level solution designs across multiple teams.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and production operational considerations.
- Strong software and system architecture foundation, including event-driven architectures, microservices, and modular monoliths.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a comparable field.
- Strong communication skills and business-fluent English.
- Additional SAFe, cloud, architecture, or AI/ML certifications are advantageous.
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About Julius Baer
Julius Baer is a Swiss private banking group providing wealth management, investment advisory, and custody services to high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients and family offices. It earns fees and commissions on assets under management, plus trading, custody, and lending income. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in Zurich, it operates in about 25 countries across roughly 60 locations, with notable hubs in Geneva, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai.