Principal Consultant - Agentic AI & Enterprise Architecture
15 hours ago
Vitoria-Gasteiz
Principal Consultant - Agentic AI & Enterprise Architecture Overview We are seeking an exceptional Principal Consultant to lead enterprise-wide Agentic AI transformations and architect next-generation operating models. This role combines deep technical expertise in cloud-native solutions with strategic consulting capabilities to drive organizational transformation through AI-enabled delivery models. Mandatory - for the candidate to be proficient in Spanish. Key Responsibilities 1. Agentic AI & Operating Model Design • Design and implement Agentic AI-powered operating models for large-scale enterprise transformations, • Architect human-AI collaboration frameworks and Digital Delivery Worker ecosystems, • Create Centers of Excellence (CoE) for AI-Native delivery practices and governance, • Define organizational structures, role definitions, and capability models for AI-augmented teams, • Establish metrics frameworks for measuring productivity in human-AI collaborative environments 2. Enterprise & Solution Architecture • Lead enterprise architecture initiatives across complex, multi-domain organizations, • Design end-to-end solution architectures spanning UI, backend, data platforms, and AI services, • Architect cloud-native solutions on either of AWS, Azure, and GCP with focus on scalability and resilience, • Understanding of modern data architectures including data lakes, lakehouses, real-time streaming, and AI/ML pipelines, • Establish architectural governance, standards, and best practices across technology stacks 3. Engineering & Delivery Excellence • Design and optimize Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes for AI-Native delivery, • Architect CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automated quality gates, • Lead technical due diligence and solution validation for complex transformation programs, • Mentor engineering teams on modern development practices and architectural patterns, • Drive adoption of platform engineering and developer experience optimization 4. Strategic Consulting & Transformation • Lead C-level engagements for digital transformation and AI adoption strategies, • Conduct organizational assessments and design target state operating models, • Create business cases and ROI models for large-scale technology transformations, • Facilitate workshops and design thinking sessions with senior stakeholders, • Develop transformation roadmaps with clear milestones, dependencies, and success criteria Required Qualifications 1. Experience & Background • 15+ years in enterprise architecture, solution design, and technology consulting, • 5+ years leading large-scale digital transformations (500+ person organizations), • 3+ years hands-on experience with AI/ML platforms and Agentic AI implementations, • Proven track record establishing Centers of Excellence and operating model transformations, • Experience across Banking, Financial Services, or Technology sectors 2. Technical Expertise a. Cloud & Infrastructure • Expert-level proficiency in either of AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms, • Deep understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, microservices architecture, • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates), • Knowledge of cloud security, compliance frameworks (SOC2, PCI-DSS, GDPR) b. Data & Analytics • Expertise in modern data architecture patterns (Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Lakehouse), • Proficiency with data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse), • Experience with real-time streaming (Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hubs), • Knowledge of data governance, lineage, and quality frameworks c. AI & Machine Learning • Hands-on experience with Agentic AI platforms and multi-agent orchestration, • Proficiency in LLM integration, prompt engineering, and RAG architectures, • Understanding of MLOps, model lifecycle management, and AI governance, • Experience with AI/ML platforms (Azure AI, AWS SageMaker, Google AI Platform) d. Software Engineering • Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, C#), • Deep understanding of API design, event-driven architecture, and integration patterns, • Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), • Knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, Graph databases) e. Leadership & Consulting Skills • Executive presence with ability to influence C-level stakeholders, • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams of 20+ members, • Strong facilitation skills for workshops, design sessions, and stakeholder alignment, • Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to business audiences, • Change management experience in large, complex organizational transformations f. Industry Experience • Banking/Financial Services domain expertise with regulatory compliance knowledge, • Experience with Agile/SAFe transformations and scaled delivery frameworks, • Startup to enterprise** scaling experience with platform and product development, • Global delivery experience across multiple time zones and cultural contexts