At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI architecture initiatives and drive innovation in healthcare technology.
- Company: Join Cigna Healthcare, a global leader in health services with a positive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical insurance, and educational development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on well-being and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare by shaping AI solutions that improve lives.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in AI architecture and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve. Join our globally recognized brand, where trust, communication, and a positive culture are at the core of everything we do.
The Lead AI Architect (AI) is responsible for defining, adopting, and assuring AI-enabled data architectures that are commercially viable, technically robust, and aligned to Cigna’s enterprise and data strategy. This role sets architectural direction and ensures strategic priorities are realised through data and AI delivery. It will drive innovation, productivity and operational improvements, and customer experience transformation by applying modern AI architecture in a secure, scalable, and responsible manner.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
- Architect and own enterprise-scale Generative AI platforms supporting multiple business use cases.
- Define and maintain reference target-state data and AI architectures for International Markets.
- Act as a senior architectural authority for AI-enabled data solutions.
- Advocate for AI-driven data design, embedding modern AI and analytics patterns into enterprise data platforms and services.
- Maintain an active awareness of emerging trends in data architecture, AI/ML, and enterprise technology.
AI Architecture
- Define architectural patterns and standards to support AI model lifecycle management.
- Ensure that AI architectures support the needs of data science, analytics, and AI use cases.
- Work with Solution Architects and engineering teams to translate business and technical requirements into coherent end-to-end data and AI solution designs.
Delivery & Governance
- Participate across the full delivery lifecycle, from early concept shaping to design assurance and governance.
- Provide architecture governance through design reviews and participation in architecture review forums.
- Support sponsors in the creation of well-rounded and compelling business cases for data and AI-led change.
Stakeholder & Commercial Leadership
- Proactively engage with stakeholders across Business, IT, and third-party partners.
- Take a lead role in the selection and assessment of third-party data and AI solutions.
- Apply strong commercial awareness in architectural decision-making.
Capability Building & Mentoring
- Provide high-level mentoring and guidance to architects, design, and development teams.
- Contribute to the maturity of Cigna’s data and AI architecture capability through knowledge sharing.
Skills & Experience
Essential Experience
- Demonstrated expertise in architecting and leading large-scale AI initiatives.
- Deep understanding of architectural considerations and trade-offs in AI and machine learning projects.
- Experience working effectively within globally distributed teams.
Generative AI & Core Concepts
- Large Language Models (LLMs), embeddings, prompt engineering.
- Knowledge on foundational models and inference profiles.
AI Architecture & Tooling
- Awareness of AI Gateway/model access layer design.
- Experience in architecting solutions with vector databases and semantic search.
- Familiarity with workflow orchestration frameworks.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience building and architecting large-scale software or AI systems.
- 5+ years of experience with AI/ML, NLP, or Generative AI.
Why You'll Love Working here
- Competitive salary
- Multicultural and hybrid working environment
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Wellbeing Benefits
- Educational Development Program
Lead AI Architect in Glasgow employer: The Cigna Group
Cigna Healthcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth within a collaborative and innovative environment. With a strong commitment to transforming healthcare, employees benefit from competitive salaries, private medical insurance, and a multicultural hybrid working atmosphere, all while contributing to meaningful change in the lives of millions. Join us to be part of a purpose-driven team that values trust, communication, and impact, ensuring your work truly matters.
