At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI strategy and design innovative solutions for top UK organisations.
- Company: Join UBDS, a leader in AI transformation for public and private sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with mentorship opportunities and a focus on responsible AI.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI while making a real impact on businesses.
- Qualifications: Experience in AI, cloud transformation, and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 74295 - 90805 £ per year.
Description At UBDS, we're helping some of the UK's largest public and private sector organisations transform how they adopt and scale Artificial Intelligence.
At UBDS, we're helping some of the UK's largest public and private sector organisations transform how they adopt and scale Artificial Intelligence.
We're looking for a Principal AI Architect to work with clients to define AI strategies, design enterprise AI platforms and operating models, and deliver practical AI solutions that create measurable business value.
You'll combine strategic consulting with technical leadership, helping organisations navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and scale AI safely, effectively and responsibly.
What You'll Do Partner with clients to define AI strategies, adoption roadmaps and investment priorities.
Design enterprise AI platforms, operating models and governance frameworks.
Lead workshops with business and technology stakeholders to shape AI transformation programmes.
Advise clients on technologies including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure Open AI, Claude and other enterprise AI platforms.
Design secure, scalable architectures for AI agents, knowledge management and Generative AI solutions.
Produce high-quality client deliverables including strategies, operating models, roadmaps and architectures.
Provide architectural and delivery leadership across AI engagements.
Support business development, proposition development and technology partnerships.
Mentor consultants, architects and engineers within the AI practice.
What You'll Bring Experience delivering enterprise AI, data or cloud transformation programmes in a consulting or client-facing environment.
Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, AI Agents and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
Experience with Microsoft, AWS, Databricks or Anthropic AI technologies.
Experience designing enterprise architectures, platforms and operating models.
Strong knowledge of AI governance, security and responsible AI principles.
Excellent stakeholder management, workshop facilitation and communication skills.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK government clearance ( SC ) Desirable Experience with Claude Enterprise, AWS Bedrock, Lang Chain, or Azure Foundry.
Experience working in central government or highly regulated environments.
Familiarity with platform engineering, Dev Sec Ops and AI operating models. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Wanted: Principal AI Architect employer: UBDS Digital
As a Cloud Engineer - EUC, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work environment located in the heart of Central London, where innovation meets collaboration. Our company prioritises employee growth through comprehensive training programmes and offers competitive benefits such as private medical cover, a generous holiday allowance, and a discretionary bonus scheme, ensuring that you are well-supported both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
