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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Architecture Lead Architect - AI - **Company:** AlixPartners - **Location:** Southfield, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LangGraph Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Pytorch, LangChain, Apache Spark, IT Architecture, Llamaindex, Data Lakes, Scikit Learn, CrewAI, AutoGen, Machine Learning Operations, Semantic Kernel, Workday - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/411661524 ## About the Role * Minimum of 5 years serving as an architect, technical lead, or equivalent design authority for enterprise-scale technology solutions rather than the overall progressive experience requirement. * 2+ years of experience deploying AI/ML solutions to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including CI/CD and MLOps practices * 3+ years of experience working with large-scale data systems (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, distributed processing frameworks such as Spark) * Proficiency with Python + experience with modern AI application frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, CrewAI) and familiarity with traditional ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) preferred. * Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into AI-driven solutions with measurable outcomes * Strong capability to influence and partner across functions, driving alignment and outcomes without relying on formal authority with demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and professionalism, fostering productive working relationships * Experience leading complex initiatives and improving processes, tools, or operating models at a functional level * Sound judgment in identifying, anticipating, and mitigating risk within scope of responsibility * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to senior stakeholders * Highly organized with excellent organizational skills with experience operating in time-sensitive, ambiguous environments, balancing competing priorities with sound judgment and discretion. * Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and professionalism, fostering productive working relationships * Core working hours are generally 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday; willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours, and as unique projects/needs arise * Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday * Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners' Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization ## Description The IT Architecture Lead Architect - AI is a full-time role located in Southfield, MI reporting to the IT Architecture & Integration Manager. Paid relocation is not available. * Serves as design authority for AI architecture within Corporate Applications * Deployment & Scalability: Lead the deployment of AI models into production environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and compliance with enterprise standards. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, business analysts, and DevOps teams to translate business needs into technical solutions and integrate AI into core business functions * Oversee and document all aspects of the specific projects that are assigned * Additional responsibilities as identified. 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