Full-Time

Gen AI Architect

Posted on 2/13/2026

Orion Innovation

Orion Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital transformation and product development firm

No salary listed

Pune, Maharashtra, India

In Person

Category
AI & Machine Learning (1)
Required Skills
OpenAI
RAG
LangGraph
LangChain
Databricks
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, AI/ML, or data platforms, with at least 3–5 years in AI/GenAI initiatives.
  • Demonstrated pre-sales experience: RFP responses, PoVs, workshops, and deal support.
  • Strong portfolio of sales/marketing assets (whitepapers, solution blueprints, reference architectures).
  • Hands-on expertise with AI/GenAI stacks (e.g., LangChain/LangGraph, CrewAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock, Databricks).
  • Understanding of AI governance and compliance frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, Microsoft RAI Maturity Model).
  • Proven team leadership experience, including mentoring and managing architects/engineers.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
Responsibilities
  • Lead RFP/RFI responses with strong technical and business narratives.
  • Design solution proposals, demos, and workshops with sales teams.
  • Build sales assets such as whitepapers, PoV decks, and blueprints.
  • Engage C-suite leaders to evangelize AI/GenAI solutions.
  • Define end-to-end AI/GenAI architectures (RAG, multi-agent, pipelines, governance, observability).
  • Translate business needs into scalable, secure, and compliant AI solutions.
  • Ensure smooth design-to-delivery with engineering teams.
  • Establish frameworks for AI governance and responsible AI.
  • Mentor architects, data scientists, and engineers.
  • Drive knowledge sharing through playbooks, accelerators, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with cloud, data, security, and domain SMEs for integrated solutions.

Orion Innovation helps organizations transform digitally and build new products. It provides digital transformation and product development services, focusing on digital strategy, experience design, and engineering solutions. Orion works through a global network of 14 delivery centers and about 6,400 professionals to deliver end-to-end projects for clients across industries, combining strategy, design, and engineering to move initiatives from concept to scale. The company differentiates itself with a long track record (30+ years), a broad global footprint, and a trusted-partner approach that emphasizes agility and collaboration, supported by both organic and inorganic growth. Its goal is to enable clients to innovate quickly and operate at scale with adaptable, technology-driven solutions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Edison, New Jersey

Founded

1993

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tripled business in three years through organic and inorganic expansion.
  • Added Melanie Kalmar and Randy Kern to board for transformation guidance.
  • Launched David Winter as Chief Cloud Officer to boost partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Accenture and Infosys undercut prices, eroding market share in 12-24 months.
  • Talent attrition to TCS and Wipro hampers AI capacity in 6-12 months.
  • H-1B restrictions block Indian engineers, forcing costly hires in 12-18 months.

What makes Orion Innovation unique

  • OI Envision Studio in Kochi accelerates AI-driven transformation via co-creation hub.
  • Grassroots Platform digitizes football operations for RBFA's Project Fenix.
  • Serves hi-tech, telecom, healthcare with 30-year engineering expertise globally.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Company News

WisdomInterface
Jan 14th, 2026
Orion Innovation Expands Kochi Presence with New Facility and Launch of OI Envision Studio

Orion Innovation expands Kochi presence with new facility and launch of OI Envision Studio. Strengthening India footprint with a state-of-the-art innovation hub to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation for global enterprises. KOCHI, India, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Orion Innovation ("Orion"), a leading Data and AI - driven software engineering company, announced the expansion of its Kochi operations with a larger, state-of-the-art facility and the launch of its OI Envision Studio, a collaborative innovation hub designed to accelerate AI-driven transformation for global enterprises. The expanded Kochi office marks a significant milestone in Orion Innovation's growth journey in India and underscores the company's long-term commitment to building advanced capabilities across AI, Data, Cloud and Engineering. The OI Envision Studio will serve as a centerpiece for co-creation, bringing together clients, engineers, designers, and domain experts to ideate, prototype, and deliver real-world digital solutions at speed and scale. Commenting on the launch, Brian Bronson, Chief Executive Officer at Orion Innovation, said, "The OI Envision Studio in Kochi is the latest tangible example of how we can collaborate with our customers to envision what is next for them but build what matters. By investing in AI capabilities, and India's exceptional talent ecosystem, we're building a unified global culture that powers sustainable, AI-driven transformation for our clients." Rajul Rana, Chief Technology Officer at Orion Innovation, said, "Generative AI marks a major inflection point - from building passive tools that support work to active systems that think, reason, and collaborate with humans. The OI Envision Studio in Kochi is purpose-built to industrialize this shift, where AI Agents, foundation models, enterprise data, and our engineering discipline come together to create intelligent, secure, and governable enterprise AI systems. This is where we help clients move beyond pilots to production-grade GenAI that delivers continuous value at scale." "The OI Envision Studio is where bold ideas become reality. It's not just about showcasing innovation; it's about co-creating the future and delivering what truly matters for our clients. Here, imagination meets execution to turn vision into impact." Said, Pradeep Menon, President and COO at Orion Innovation. With the new facility and OI Envision Studio, Kochi will play a strategic role in Orion Innovation's global delivery and innovation ecosystem, supporting clients across North America, Europe, and APAC. The company also continues to collaborate with local academic institutions, startups, and technology communities to foster inclusive growth and strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem. About Orion Innovation Orion Innovation ("Orion") delivers next-generation solutions in Data, AI, Cloud, and Digital Experience, empowering organizations to innovate, scale, and embrace future technologies. With deep software engineering expertise and a strong understanding of industry-specific challenges, WisdomInterface build data-driven products and solutions that enhance customer experiences, accelerate growth, and drive long-term value. Orion's team of over 6,000 associates operates across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. In India, Orion has delivery centers in Mumbai, Kochi, Chennai, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad. For more information, visit orioninc.com. View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/orion-innovation-expands-kochi-presence-with-new-facility-and-launch-of-oi-envision-studio-302659244.html

Outsourcing Digest
Nov 21st, 2025
Orion Innovation Strengthens Board of Directors with the Addition of Industry Veterans Melanie Kalmar and Randy Kern

Orion Innovation strengthens Board of Directors with the addition of industry veterans Melanie Kalmar and Randy Kern. Orion Innovation ("Orion"), a leading data and AI-driven software engineering company, today announced the appointment of Melanie Kalmar and Randy Kern to its Board of Directors. Both are highly accomplished technology executives with extensive experience leading global digital transformation, engineering, and innovation initiatives across Fortune 500 enterprises. Kalmar and Kern will provide strategic guidance as Orion continues to expand its leadership in Data, AI, and Cloud innovation, advancing the company's mission to help clients modernize, innovate, and grow. Melanie Kalmar is a distinguished technology executive with nearly four decades at Dow, where she most recently served as Corporate Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Digital Officer. She led global digital transformation initiatives spanning IT strategy, cybersecurity, AI/GenAI, and major mergers and acquisitions. Recognized as a National CIO of the Year ORBIE Award winner and named to the Forbes CIO Next list of top 50 technology leaders, Kalmar is also a passionate advocate for women in technology, STEM careers, and community development. Randy Kern brings over three decades of technology leadership at Marqeta, Salesforce, and Microsoft. He has led large-scale software, cloud, and infrastructure engineering organizations, driving advancements in scalability, architecture, and enterprise modernization. Kern is widely recognized for his deep technical expertise and collaborative approach to driving transformation. Carlo Padovano, Chairman & Partner, One Equity Partners (OEP), said the appointments strengthen the Board's depth of experience across technology and business transformation. "Randy and Melanie's combined expertise will enhance Orion's strategic direction as the company continues to innovate, scale, and deliver measurable value for clients worldwide," he said. Brian Bronson, Chief Executive Officer of Orion Innovation, said the company is excited to welcome both leaders. "Melanie and Randy bring an incredible blend of vision and real-world experience to help ensure we continue to be different and disruptive in the market. Their leadership experience and understanding of enterprise transformation will help Orion deepen our partnerships with clients and accelerate our growth agenda." Kalmar said she is honored to join Orion's Board at a pivotal time in the company's accelerating growth and innovation agenda. "Orion's focus on technology-driven transformation, and the nimble way they go about working with their customers, makes them a formidable player in the new data and AI centric world." Kern added: "Orion is redefining how businesses harness technology to innovate and scale. I'm excited to help strengthen its engineering and data capabilities and offerings to power the next generation of digital solutions."

Sahyadri Startups
Aug 14th, 2025
David Winter Appointed Chief Cloud and Strategic Partnerships Officer at Orion Innovation

EDISON, N.J: Digital transformation and product development services firm Orion Innovation has announced the appointment of David Winter as Chief Cloud and Strategic Partnerships Officer.

PR Newswire
Apr 29th, 2025
Orion Innovation Listed as a Top Software Engineering Outsourcing Firm

EDISON, N.J., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Orion Innovation (Orion), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, announced that it has been named a global outsourcing leader by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals(R) (IAOP(R).

PR Newswire
Apr 15th, 2025
Orion Innovation Named In Everest Group'S Peak Matrix® Assessment 2025 For Data Ai Services

EDISON, N.J., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Innovation ("Orion"), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, was named in Everest Group's prestigious PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 for Mid-market Enterprises. Orion is recognized as a Major Contender in Data and AI (DAI) services

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