Sr. AI Architect (Cloud Based)

We're looking for an AI Cloud Architect to lead our journey from on-premise data centers to AWS and/or Azure and to design cloud-native AI and data platforms. You'll define the target architecture for AI/ML, LLMs, and agent-based solutions, and ensure we integrate securely and reliably with vended platforms like Kore.ai, Salesforce, Microsoft SharePoint, Windsurf, and our core enterprise systems via Cloud.

What You Will Be Doing

You will be the architectural lead ensuring our move from on-premise to cloud unlocks modern AI capabilities, MCP, agents, and A2A integrations while keeping our data, systems, and customers safe. Your work will directly shape how AI is delivered and scaled across the organization.

• Design and execute a cloud-first AI architecture strategy on AWS/Azure, leading the migration of AI and analytics workloads from on-prem to cloud in line with business goals.
• Own the end-to-end solution architecture for AI/ML, LLM, and agent-based projects (MCP, agents, A2A) from concept through deployment and operations.
• Evaluate, recommend, and govern AI/ML platforms and technologies, defining reference architectures, patterns, and standards for integrations with Kore.ai, Salesforce, SharePoint, Windsurf, and internal systems.
• Collaborate with Data Science, Engineering, Security, and Product teams to design and deliver innovative, scalable AI solutions and cloud-native data/ML pipelines.
• Implement and enforce security, compliance, and responsible AI practices (IAM, encryption, auditability, observability) for AI workloads and agent interactions.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across the organization, promoting the AI architectural vision, providing guidance on architectural decisions, and mentoring teams to build cloud-native AI capabilities.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, staying current on emerging trends in AI/ML, LLMs, agents, and cloud services, and feeding them into the roadmap for ongoing improvement.

What We Require

• 6+ years related work experience as Solutions Architect working on progressively complex IT projects spanning across domains, including multiple AI-related technologies.
• Related Bachelor's degree or additional related equivalent work experience
• Establish design principles, architecture standards and best practices in alignment with IT strategy, with an emphasis in AI-related technologies.
• Continuous improvement on technical and business skills
• Monitors and anticipates technology trends and investigates against organizational objectives and needs. Prepares benchmarking reports and presentations
  Ability to contribute and evolve IT Strategies in alignment with advancement in technologies
• Conduct technical design and architect reviews
• Execute peer reviews and undertakes active knowledge management
• Express complex concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Provide Technology inputs into business cases
• Use relevant frameworks and guidelines for various Architecture exercises
• Working knowledge of modern technology stacks including user interface, services, databases, security, etc.

What We Prefer

• Working knowledge of integrating with big Data platforms Working knowledge on Analytics platforms Working knowledge on enterprise search engines
• 7+ years in software, data, or cloud architecture, including 3+ years on AWS and/or Azure.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native design (containers, Kubernetes, serverless), data platforms, and AI/ML services
• Proven track record migrating workloads from on-prem to cloud in an enterprise environment.
• Practical experience with LLM-based systems, AI agents, or orchestration frameworks, and integrating with SaaS/enterprise platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft 365/SharePoint, Kore.ai, Windsurf or similar).
• Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.

General Physical Demands

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
• Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.

Physical/Environmental Activities

• Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences).
• Occasionally May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold, heat, wet, and humidity.

What We Offer

As a Florida Blue employee, you will thrive in our Be Well, Work Well, GuideWell culture where being well as an individual, and working well as a team, are both important in serving our members and communities.

To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance
• Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs
• Leave programs to support personal circumstances
• Retirement Savings Plan including employer match
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days
• Additional voluntary benefits available; and a comprehensive wellness program

Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.

To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.

Targeted Annualized Offer Hiring Range: $138,200 - $172,800

Annualized Salary Range: $138,200 - $224,600

Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to cultivating a work experience where everyone feels like they belong and can perform at their best in pursuit of our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.