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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Solutions Architect - **Company:** Zions Bancorporation - **Location:** Midvale, UT, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C903CA7E836043309684B0C876E66E75/job/ ## About the Role * Minimum of 5 years of experience with AI technologies, including Machine Learning, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and/or Large Language Models (LLMs). * At least 8 years of experience in a corporate IT role, with significant experience in application or solution architecture, analysis, and design. * Proven hands-on experience building Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate that architectural patterns and solutions meet business and technical requirements. * Proficiency in using a major data platform like Databricks and its core tools (e.g., Delta Lake, MLflow) to build and deploy data-intensive applications. * Experience with a major cloud platform, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or Azure. * Familiarity with model deployment, performance tuning, and scaling in production environments. * Master's or Bachelor's degree, preferably in Math, Statistics, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related field. A combination of education and experience may meet requirements. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with business leaders and technical experts at all organizational levels. * Ability to cultivate a shared strategic vision, articulate clear business objectives, and align the organization to achieve them. * Experience in Banking or Financial Services is a plus. ## Description * Partner with Enterprise Architects, Data Scientists, and Engineering teams to architect and launch cutting-edge AI use cases, seamlessly integrating them with our strategic data platform (Databricks) to drive enterprise-wide transformation. * Architect operational capabilities for deploying, scaling, and managing sophisticated ML and Large Language Model (LLM) workflows under a robust MLOps/LLMOps strategy. * Enhance the Enterprise Architecture practice by designing forward-looking reference architectures, roadmaps, patterns, and standards for AI and Machine Learning, inspiring teams across the organization to adopt them. * Serve as a technical advisor and mentor for engineering teams, empowering them with the best practices and architectural wisdom needed to build highly scalable, robust AI solutions and data pipelines. * Collaborate closely with Security, Risk, and Data Governance teams to proactively navigate risks, ensuring ethical AI implementation and compliance with regulations. * Stay abreast of cutting-edge AI breakthroughs and industry trends, engaging hands-on with teams to validate new methods and their application within our ecosystem. * Bridge the gap between complex business desires and elegant technical solutions, collaborating with product owners and managers to bring high-impact ideas to life. * Participate in technology and business strategic planning, guiding the long-term roadmaps for both business capabilities and technical initiatives. * Ensure all solutions sit on a solid foundation of established principles, patterns, and security guardrails designed to accelerate safe, successful cloud adoption. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Pioneering AI Assistants in Banking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1627-pioneering-ai-assistants-in-banking) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [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) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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