AI/ML and Gen AI Architect

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance AI/ML architectures for CAI priority projects. Provide architectural oversight and technical direction throughout the project lifecycle.

• Conduct architecture reviews for CAI projects targeted for production deployment. Identify architectural gaps and propose actionable strategies to address them.

• Collaborate closely with Model Development, Model Operations, Model Governance, and GPT teams. Influence product managers and architects to align roadmaps with CAI project needs and close identified gaps.

• Partner with Domain and Chief Architects to evolve EDO’s architecture strategy, including: (a) Agentic Generative AI Architecture (b) SageMaker Unified Studio implementation

• Lead technical evaluations of emerging data and analytics platforms such as Databricks and recommend adoption strategies.

• Actively participate in daily scrum meetings, offering technical consulting and guidance to project teams.

• Dedicate at least 30% of the time to hands-on coding, prototyping, and development of AI/ML solutions.

• Perform code and design reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and architectural standards.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience with AWS and Cloud Infrastructure (AI/ML cloud infrastructure) and CI/CD development

• Experience evaluating vendor products and standardization of the technology

• 8 years related work experience within AI/ML space

• 3 years of technology architect or technical lead experience.

• Experience with SageMaker, and modern MLOps practices.

• Familiarity and experience with generative AI frameworks and agent-based architecture.

Preferred Skills:

• Machine Learning model development experience is preferred.

• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or similar analytics platforms.

• Knowledge of model governance and regulatory compliance in AI.

• Graduate degree preferred.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.