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SoftwareOne

Licensing advisory and software asset management

Lead Architect - Data & AI

Data ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in data platforms, analytics, AI engineering, cloud architecture, solution architecture, or enterprise consulting, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale Data & AI solutions.
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Data & AI technologies, including Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Foundry, Azure AI Services, and related architecture patterns.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS, Google Cloud, Anthropic, and other leading Data & AI ecosystems, with the ability to evaluate alternatives and make fit-for-purpose architecture and technology decisions.
  • Proven experience designing and scaling modern data platforms, generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic AI, model orchestration, observability, governance, and production-grade AI solutions beyond proof-of-concept environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to create reusable architecture standards, consulting offerings, delivery methodologies, and technical assets that enable consistent global delivery.
  • Experience advising senior business and technology stakeholders, including CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, enterprise architects, engineering leaders, and security leaders.
  • Ability to influence across global, matrixed organizations and engage effectively with executive, architecture, and engineering audiences.
  • Strong architectural judgment and ability to turn emerging technologies into scalable customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the global Data & AI architecture strategy with a Microsoft-first approach designed for multi-cloud and multi-model customer environments.
  • Lead the architecture of modern data platforms, lakehouse and analytics solutions, enterprise AI, RAG, agentic AI, and production-grade AI services across Microsoft and complementary technologies.
  • Shape the Data & AI intelligence layer of the Frontier portfolio, connecting data, models, agents, security, integration, developer tools, and operations into end-to-end customer solutions.
  • Create scalable, repeatable offerings and delivery assets, including reference architectures, implementation patterns, assessments, playbooks, statements of work, quality gates, and technical collateral.
  • Support strategic customer engagements through workshops, solution shaping, presales, architecture reviews, feasibility assessments, technical assurance, and executive-level discussions.
  • Establish standards for architecture, governance, Responsible AI, security, observability, reliability, FinOps, and lifecycle management, translating business needs into secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.
  • Partner with Microsoft, technology providers, and global teams to accelerate market readiness and enable delivery teams through mentoring and reusable assets.
  • Remain hands-on through prototyping and technical leadership.

About the Company

SoftwareOne

Licensing advisory and software asset management

SoftwareONE provides software asset management and cloud advisory services to help organizations manage and optimize software licenses across vendors. It guides purchases, deployments, and ongoing license management to ensure compliance and cost efficiency, including cloud transitions. It differentiates itself through deep technical expertise, long-standing customer relationships, and global scale built from a Swiss advisory firm to a public company. Its goal is to help customers navigate licensing complexity, achieve predictable costs, and efficiently use software as they move to cloud and digital transformation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stans, Switzerland
Founded
1985

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