Lead AI Architect

Highmark Health

AI Architect managing the entire ecosystem of AI solutions, ensuring scalability and integration across enterprise infrastructure. Leading MLOps and mentoring engineering teams in developing innovative applications.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,400 - $196,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design the entire ecosystem for AI solutions
Define end-to-end architecture for AI systems, ensuring scalability and integration
Establish best practices for MLOps
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Data Science, DevOps, and Product teams
Mentor senior engineers and present architectural decisions to executive leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or closely related field
7 years in an IT discipline
7 years in a Business discipline
Industry certifications such as Java Developer, DB2, Cogno, PEGA, Enterprise Architect(SCEA), Project Management
Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Architecture expertise including distributed systems, microservices, and API design
5+ years in software engineering or data science, with at least 3 years in an architectural role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI solutions designend-to-end architectureMLOpscloud platformsdistributed systemsmicroservicesAPI designsoftware engineeringdata sciencearchitectural expertise

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationmentoringpresentation skillsleadership

Certifications

Java DeveloperDB2CognoPEGAEnterprise Architect (SCEA)Project Management