AI Architect

Company Description/ Business Unit Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week). Employment Type: Permanent, full time. Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance.

For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as an AI Architect means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

This is the job:

• Shape the future of Enterprise AI. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way organisations operate, and at The AA we are building the architecture that will power the next generation of intelligent products, services and internal capabilities.
• We are looking for an experienced AI Architect who enjoys solving complex technical problems while staying close to delivery. This is a genuinely hands-on role where you will design enterprise AI solutions, partner with senior stakeholders across the business and work alongside engineering teams to bring modern AI capabilities into production.
• It is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping how AI is adopted across one of the UK’s most recognised brands, influencing architectural direction and collaborating with talented specialists who are passionate about delivering AI responsibly and at scale.

If you are looking for a role where you can combine deep technical expertise with meaningful business impact, we would love to hear from you.

What will I be doing?

• Design scalable, secure and production ready AI solution architectures that align with business outcomes and enterprise standards.
• Work closely with engineering, data, product and security teams to shape and deliver modern AI and Generative AI solutions.
• Act as the technical authority for AI architecture, providing hands-on guidance throughout design, build and implementation.
• Translate complex business challenges into pragmatic AI solutions that balance innovation, governance and operational resilience.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing technical decisions and helping shape the AI roadmap.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and architectural patterns, identifying opportunities to drive business value and continuous improvement.

What do I need?

• Demonstrable experience architecting enterprise scale technology solutions, with a recent focus on AI and Generative AI.
• A hands-on technical architect who enjoys remaining close to delivery and working alongside engineering teams rather than operating purely at a strategic level.
• Strong knowledge of modern AI technologies including Large Language Models, Retrieval Augmented Generation, AI agents, orchestration frameworks and cloud native architectures.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences and build strong partnerships across the organisation.
• Experience designing secure, scalable and resilient solutions within Azure, AWS or a comparable cloud environment, alongside a strong appreciation of governance and Responsible AI.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts and guide multidisciplinary teams towards successful outcomes.

Additional information Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme.
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends.
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance.
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more.
• Company funded life assurance.
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career.
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.