Introduction
As a Solution Architect for our Generative AI initiatives, you will lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions leveraging IBM’s watsonx platform and state-of the-art pretrained models such as Granite, Mistral, and Llama 3. You will architect scalable, secure, and efficient AI systems on the IBM Cloud infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver high-impact learning and knowledge solutions within IBM

Your Role and Responsibilities

What would be your responsibilities?

• Develop and oversee the architectural framework for generative AI solutions, ensuring alignment with IBM’s strategic goals and technical standards.
• Implement and fine-tune pretrained models such as Granite, Mistral, and Llama 3 to meet specific project requirements.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to development teams, fostering best practices in AI development and deployment. Work closely with data scientists, developers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of AI components.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, present architectural designs, and align solutions with business objectives.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in generative AI and evaluate their applicability to IBM’s projects.
• Recommend and implement appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies that enhance the effectiveness of AI solutions.
• Continuously monitor and optimize AI models and infrastructure for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability.
• Architect solutions that comply with IBM’s security policies, data privacy regulations, and industry standards.
• Integrate security measures into the AI solutions, including data encryption, access controls, and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop detailed documentation, including system diagrams, data flows, integration points, and technical specifications.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, coding guidelines, and best practices across the project.
• Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success

You can work from one of our offices – our center is located in Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, and Košice, so you can choose where it suits you best.

What can you expect of us?

• Salary starting from 3,300 EUR gross, depending on relevant experience
• Additional Days Off
• Flexible Working Conditions
• 100% Paid Sick Leave
• Critical Illness Insurance, Life & Disability insurance, Medical Center
• Personal & Career Development
• And many more: http://ibm.biz/benefits_IBM

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Experience:

• Minimum 7+ years in software architecture or a related technical role, with significant experience in AI/ML solutions.
• Proven experience leading AI projects, particularly in generative AI and deploying pretrained models.
• Hands-on experience with IBM’s watsonx platform and IBM Cloud infrastructure.

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and their application in generative models.
• Expertise in deploying and fine-tuning models like Granite, Mistral, and Llama 3.
• Proficiency with IBM Cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, and AI-specific offerings.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, API design, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala relevant to AI development.
• Experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, and data storage solutions relevant to AI applications.
• Solid understanding of cloud security best practices, data encryption, and compliance standards.

Soft Skills:

• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address technical challenges effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
listed above