AI Solutions Architect
About this role
We are open to candidates located in:London, United KingdomPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBoston, MassachusettsWe will also consider exceptional candidates located elsewhere within the North Eastern United States who are able to travel to one of our offices as required.Why Confluence? At Confluence, we’ve always been driven by a commitment to innovation, precision, and partnership in the investment data space. Our global footprint now spans multiple countries, giving our employees the opportunity to get exposure to other countries and cultures. And it stands to reason that none of this would have been possible without the hundreds of hard-working employees who work at Confluence. At Confluence, we are looking for an AI Solutions Architect to help turn AI opportunities into practical, scalable solutions that improve how we work, serve clients and deliver business value.This role sits at the intersection of technology, business transformation and innovation. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to identify opportunities, design solutions and deliver AI enabled tools, agents and automations that solve real business problems.Success in this role requires someone who is equally comfortable discussing business challenges with senior stakeholders as they are designing and implementing AI solutions. You will help shape our approach to AI, establish practical frameworks and guardrails, and enable colleagues across the business to adopt AI effectively and responsibly.Why Apply?This is a rare opportunity to help define how AI is used across a global financial technology organisation.You will be joining at a pivotal stage in our AI journey, with the chance to influence strategy, architecture, governance and adoption while delivering solutions that have a direct and measurable impact on the business.You'll have the freedom to explore emerging technologies, work across a wide variety of use cases and collaborate with leaders across Technology, Product, Operations and Corporate Functions. Rather than focusing on a single product or platform, you'll have the opportunity to shape AI capabilities across the organisation. Essential RequirementsProven experience identifying, designing and implementing AI solutions that have delivered measurable business outcomes, such as efficiency improvements, enhanced client experience, revenue enablement or operational optimisation.Experience translating business challenges into practical AI, automation or technology solutions, taking initiatives from concept through to adoption and ongoing improvement.Practical experience with AI technologies such as large language models, AI agents, copilots, workflow automation and enterprise AI platforms.Ability to work effectively across technical and non technical stakeholder groups, influencing decisions and building alignment.Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous environments, bringing structure, prioritisation and practical solutions to emerging opportunities and challenges.Strong understanding of AI governance, security, risk and responsible AI principles.Experience evaluating opportunities, balancing innovation with business value and ensuring solutions deliver meaningful outcomes.Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.Desirable RequirementsExperience in Solution Architecture, Engineering, Product Management, Technology Consulting, Business Transformation or a related discipline.Experience implementing AI solutions within a regulated, financial services or B2B SaaS environment.Familiarity with the Microsoft ecosystem, including Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform or related technologies.Experience establishing AI frameworks, standards, governance models or adoption programmes.Understanding of APIs, integrations, data platforms and enterprise architecture concepts.Experience coaching or enabling teams to adopt new technologies and ways of working.What Success Looks LikeWithin this role, you will help Confluence move beyond experimentation and into practical, scalable AI adoption. You will identify high value opportunities, deliver impactful solutions, enable colleagues to use AI effectively and help establish the foundations that allow AI capabilities to grow responsibly across the business. Confluence offers generous benefit packages for team members. As a growing, global organization, we are always looking for ways to ensure that our employees can access benefits that matter to them and their families. This includes:🕚 Generous Time Off packages including additional half days with each public holiday in your location.🌎 Global Career Development opportunities🎊 Social Events 💵 Referral Bonus scheme - Upto $3,000 per successful referral🚀 Plus many more! More about the LocationWe offer flexible working options for all employees. If you are based near any of our offices, this role offers a hybrid working arrangement. #LI-Hybrid ValuesWe look for people who align with our 4 values. IntegrityFace reality with honesty, courage and accountabilityImaginationDeal creatively with challenges and envision what the world could beDisciplineBuild good habits into reflexes which become a part of our lifeServiceCommitted to the success of othersIf you would like to find out more about a Career at Confluence, please apply today.If you believe that this job posting is noncompliant, please email us at recruitment@confluence.com.Pre-Employment Screening DisclaimerAs part of our recruitment process, we carry out identity checks on all candidates. Offers of employment are conditional upon the completion of satisfactory background checks prior to the commencement of work. These checks may include verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and other relevant pre-employment screening.Please note that additional checks may be required depending on the nature of the role and the jurisdiction in which the role is based or operates. These may include, but are not limited to, criminal record checks or financial background checks where applicable.
What this role is, and what else it is called
Employers in London advertise this kind of work as Solutions Architect, Solution Architect, AI Technical Architect and Software Architect too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a lead or principal Technology Architecture role in London, advertised as hybrid, splitting time between home and the office.
About hiring at Confluence
Confluence has 2 other live technology roles on its careers page, across Software Engineering and Technology Architecture. Of those, 0% are advertised as fully remote and 100% as hybrid. Elsewhere in its adverts Confluence asks for C#, Python, React, SQL and Microsoft SQL Server. See all Confluence roles, salaries and stack.
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