AI Systems Architect – Agentic & Applied AI (Associate Director)
Contract: Permanent / Full-time, hybrid
A high‐growth Data & AI specialist consultancy is seeking a senior AI Systems Architect to lead the design and delivery of advanced, production‑grade agentic AI systems . This role sits at the intersection of hands‑on architecture, client engagement, and internal capability development, and is suited to someone who wants to shape how next‑generation AI solutions are built and deployed at scale.
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of end‑to‑end AI system architecture, working closely with engineering teams and client stakeholders to design robust, secure, and commercially viable solutions. In parallel, you will play a key role in shaping internal best practice, supporting go‑to‑market activity, and establishing thought leadership in the agentic AI space.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and deliver agentic AI systems using modern orchestration frameworks and custom approaches
Define architectural standards covering scalability, reliability, security, cost, and responsible AI principles
Integrate AI solutions with enterprise data platforms, APIs, and cloud‑native infrastructure
Provide technical input into client workshops, proposals, and solution design phases
Mentor and guide engineers and consultants, raising the bar for AI system delivery
Track and apply advances in LLMs, autonomous agents, reinforcement learning, and simulation‑based systems
What We’re Looking For
Demonstrated experience building and deploying agentic or autonomous AI systems in real‑world environments
Strong grounding in AI/ML concepts, including multi‑agent systems and decision‑making frameworks
Proven ability to design complex, distributed systems that embed AI components
Strong Python development skills; exposure to Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation is advantageous
Confident communicator with experience influencing technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Background in consultancy or client‑facing delivery environments
Why This Role
Exposure to a broad mix of start‑up, scale‑up, and enterprise clients
A senior platform to influence how agentic AI capabilities are built and commercialised
Collaborative, high‑calibre engineering culture with a strong focus on learning and innovation
Flexible, hybrid working model
Research indicates that men will apply to a role when they only meet 50‑60% of the descriptions, however, when looking at women and other minority groups, they can look for up to a 99% match in order to apply to a role. If you feel you are a fit for our role, please still apply, don’t worry if you don’t tick every single box. We’d still love to hear from you. We encourage underrepresented talent to apply to all our roles & support accessibility needs.
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AI & Systems Architect Associate Director in London employer: Primis
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing IT Managed Services Provider in London, where you'll be part of a close-knit team dedicated to fostering genuine client partnerships. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a strong focus on employee growth and well-being, this company offers an environment where your contributions directly impact success. Embrace the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive culture that values innovation and collaboration.
