Senior Data & AI Architecture and Platform Lead

Hybrid | Glasgow (3 days per week

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you passionate about building AI agents that solve real-world business problems?

We are supporting a major enterprise organisation on the appointment of a Senior Data & AI Architecture and Platform Lead to lead the design and delivery of next-generation AI solutions. This is a rare opportunity to shape an AI strategy from the ground up while building intelligent agents, automation frameworks, and scalable AI platforms that will transform how the business operates.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and build AI agents and agentic workflows using modern LLM technologies.
• Develop AI-powered solutions that automate complex business processes and enhance decision making.
• Define AI architecture, standards, governance, and best practice across the organisation.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to identify high-value AI use cases and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Lead the integration of AI capabilities into a modern cloud-based data platform.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and establish a roadmap for future innovation.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and architecture teams to deliver enterprise-scale AI solutions.

What We are Looking For

• Strong experience designing and delivering AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience building AI agents, LLM-powered applications, RAG solutions, copilots, or autonomous workflows.
• Experience with Azure AI, OpenAI, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar cloud AI platforms.
• Strong software engineering and architecture background.
• Ability to engage and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for emerging AI technologies and their practical business application.

Desirable Experience

• Agent orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen or similar.
• Experience implementing governance, security, and responsible AI practices.
• Background in enterprise architecture, data platforms, or large-scale transformation programmes.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape enterprise AI strategy and architecture.
• Build innovative AI agent solutions with genuine business impact.
• Work on complex, greenfield AI initiatives rather than proof-of-concept projects.
• Significant visibility with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Competitive package and strong long-term career opportunity.

Interested in learning more? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.