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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI & Data Solutions Architect (CPG/Retail) - **Company:** Fractal Analytics - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Tensorflow, Cloud Platform System, Apache Spark, Multi-Cloud, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Data Management - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1d4e21c93b45198 ## About the Role * Deep technologist with strong expertise in data engineering, AI/ML, and solution architecture * Proven ability to operate in a client-facing, consultative role * Strong mix of: + Pre-sales / solutioning + Technical leadership + Hands-on problem solving Experience * ~15-20 years of experience across: Data engineering and platform architecture * AI/ML or advanced analytics environments * Enterprise solutioning and consulting * Strong experience working with global clients in a consulting or services environment * Exposure to CPG/Retail Technical Skills Expertise in: * Data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, modern data stack) * Distributed processing (Spark, etc.) * AI/ML ecosystems and AIF concepts * Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Programming experience in Python, PySpark, Java, or Scala Solid understanding of: * Data modeling, ETL/ELT * Data governance, security, and compliance * Leadership & Communication * Strong ability to translate business problems into technical solutions * Excellent client communication and executive presence * Ability to influence without authority across client and internal teams ## Description We're looking for a Principal AI & Data Solutions Architect to drive growth across our CPG/Retail portfolio in the U.S. This role sits at the intersection of thought leadership, solutioning, and hands-on technical execution. You will operate as a trusted advisor and AI/Data leader to clients-partnering closely with account teams to shape opportunities, define engineering roadmaps, and solve complex business problems using modern data and AI foundations. This is not a pure delivery role. The focus is on driving growth through technical depth, client engagement, and high-impact solutioning, with selective involvement in execution when needed. You'll work deeply with 2-3 strategic clients, while supporting a broader set of accounts across the region. Responsibilities Client Leadership & Growth * Act as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders across AI, data, and engineering * Drive account growth through thought leadership, proactive idea generation, and solution shaping * Partner with account and sales teams during pre-sales, including discovery, solutioning, and proposal development * Translate business problems into scalable, high-impact AI/data solutions * Solution Architecture & Engineering Leadership * Define and drive end-to-end data and AI architecture (data platforms, pipelines, ML/AI systems, AIF) * Develop engineering roadmaps aligned to client business objectives * Design scalable, enterprise-grade solutions across data platforms, cloud ecosystems, and AI/ML frameworks * Ensure solutions balance performance, scalability, cost, and maintainability Hands-On Technical Leadership * Go beyond strategy-operate at depth when required (architecture reviews, solution design, problem-solving) * Step into delivery challenges when needed and help unblock teams * Guide and mentor architects and engineering teams across global delivery Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with: * Account leaders and sales teams * India-based delivery teams * Data science, engineering, and platform teams * Act as the bridge between business, solutioning, and execution Technology & Innovation * Stay current with advancements in AI, data engineering, and cloud technologies * Drive adoption of modern data platforms, multi-cloud architecture, and AI frameworks * Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, and accelerators ## Related Videos - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Machine learning in the browser with TensorFlowjs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/155-machine-learning-in-the-browser-with-tensorflowjs) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering)