Associate Director – AI Systems Architect

Location: London/Kubrick HQ (QVS). Client engagements predominantly London & Southeast. (May require client site visits)

Transform lives through data and AI

Who we are

We deliver powerful data & AI solutions that drive real business impact fast. Our diverse teams of expert consultants don’t just implement change; they embed it, ensuring lasting adoption and future‑ready workforces. Trusted by leading organisations and powered by top technology partners, we transform data into smarter decisions across every industry. As a senior member, you will contribute to both delivery and the development of Kubrick’s consulting capabilities and internal teams, while also working closely with our partner ecosystem.

The Role

As an AI Systems Architect you will join our Core Engineering Practice to act as the technical authority of an emerging specialism in designing and delivering AI systems, as well as developing internal IP and establishing Kubrick as a thought leader in this fast‑moving space.

You will support the Platform Engineering Capability Lead in incubating this specialism with a view to establishing it as a Core Capability and be an advocate for agentic systems more broadly within the business to ensure their potential and commercial applications are well understood. The AI Systems Architect will be Kubrick’s subject matter expert for agentic systems and provide support and guidance to junior team members as necessary to ensure they are successful on their client engagements. Key to the role will be supporting our Solution Leads and client team in solution design and pre‑sales activities, in addition to working with our partner team to build credibility in relation to agentic systems development with partners

Technical Leadership

• Strong understanding of agentic AI systems including LLM orchestration, tool use, memory patterns, planning and reasoning loops, and multi‑agent coordination
• Proven experience in designing and developing agentic systems for production environments, including autonomous agents, multi‑agent coordination, and decision‑making frameworks.
• Detailed knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle & best practices
• Familiarity with agentic platforms and frameworks (e.MS Foundry, LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or custom orchestration stacks)
• Systems Thinking: Ability to architect complex, distributed systems that integrate AI components with enterprise data platforms and APIs, ensuring compliance with scalability, reliability, security, cost and ethical AI design considerations
• Ability to code in Python and (Desirable) utilise Infrastructure as Code to deploy cloud‑based infrastructure
• (Desirable) Proven experience developing and deploying MS Copilot Agents as part of the delivery of business‑facing solutions

As well as the technical skills above, we are looking for

• Demonstrable experience providing technical leadership for engineering teams on AI‑oriented projects, ideally in a consultancy environment
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and influence decision‑making at senior levels
• Strong understanding of regulatory, ethical, accuracy and security considerations for developing autonomous agentic systems
• (Desirable) Degree, Masters or Doctorate in Software Engineering, Computer Science or ML/AI related subject

What Kubrick offers

A fast moving and fast growth business which is doing something seriously innovative and valuable. We already have a very supportive, diverse and appreciative client base, giving us stable foundations enabling us to keep working to high standards as we continue to grow. We also offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Hybrid, friendly and collaborative working environment
• Access to upskilling opportunities and clear progression path
• 25 days of annual leave
• Highstreet discounts and Wellness Hub with confidential well‑being and mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme & eye‑care vouchers

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

At Kubrick, we not only strive to bridge the skills‑gap in data and technology, but we are also committed to playing a key role in improving diversity in the industry. To that effect, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in the industry, including women, people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disability and those who are neurodivergent.

We know that potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet a good proportion of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equally positive experience, and equal chances for success regardless of any personal characteristics. Please speak to us if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.