AI Solutiuons Architect

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The Position

About The Role

At Roche Digital Technology, we are advancing the boundaries of Applied AI. As part of our strategic initiatives, we are enabling high-value AI (with a strong focus on Generative AI) through fit-for-purpose platforms, services and applications. The Applied AI Use Case Engineering & Operations Team is tasked with building innovative AI applications, genAI agents and agentic foundations.

In the 2026 tech landscape, the lines between traditional disciplines have blurred. We operate in small agile teams (e.g., ~9 members) powered by advanced coding agents (like Claude Code) to develop and ship solutions faster than ever before. We are looking for a highly skilled, deeply hands-on AI Software Architect to design and help implement end-to-end GenAI and non-Gen AI applications, with a particular focus on agentic systems. You will not simply be drawing diagrams; you will be expected to remain deeply entrenched in the code, acting as a full-stack technical anchor whose workload for rigorous code review and architecture enforcement is critical to our high-velocity teams.

Core Tech Stack & Scope

This role will involve working deeply with multimodal foundation models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, advanced agentic workflows, vector, graph and traditional databases, APIs, MCPs, A2A, MLOps subsystems, new emerging technologies and other solution components. You will utilize cloud services (AWS and multicloud) to develop scalable and robust AI solutions. Beyond AI components, the architect must ensure that the entire system's software ecosystem - from frontend and backend services to data pipelines, integrations, authentication, observability, and infrastructure - is well-designed, scalable, and maintainable.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End System Architecture & Hands-On Engineering:

Define and design AI (with focus on genAI and agentic) and non-AI components of software systems, ensuring modularity, scalability, and securityArchitect solutions that integrate AI capabilities into enterprise systems while ensuring seamless interoperability with backend services, APIs, MCPs, databases, and user interfacesEnsure adherence to cloud-native best practices across AWS and multicloud deployments, including containerization, orchestration, and infrastructure as codeEvaluate the best fit for purpose technologiesEnsure newly developed AI applications fit within the context of particular RDT and Business functions, and that they strictly follow architectural patterns and standards used across RDT

Agentic AI Model Integration & Optimization:

Define robust patterns for utilizing LLMs, multimodal models, and RAG, agentic systems and other emerging AI technologiesDesign efficient model-serving pipelines, integrating AI capabilities into existing business workflows

Full-Stack Enterprise Engineering & Code Quality:

Ensure that AI applications follow software engineering best practices, including version control, CI/CD, MLOps, automated testing, and code quality assuranceConduct rigorous code reviews for agent-assisted and human-generated code to maintain high enterprise standardsArchitect secure and scalable integrations to facilitate seamless communication between AI models, databases, and user interfacesDesign data pipelines that efficiently handle structured and unstructured data, ensuring AI models receive high-quality input dataIntegrate identity management and authentication mechanisms to ensure secure access to AI applicationsBe ready to jump into the code to be a hands-on partner within solutions development teams

Observability, Performance & Security:

Define monitoring and logging strategies for AI-driven applications to ensure model performance, API/MCP health, and data integrityImplement AI observability practices, ensuring visibility into application behaviors and anomaly identificationDesign architectures that adhere to data governance, security, compliance, and ethical AI guidelines

Collaboration & Governance:

Work closely with AI Engineers, Software Engineers, Product Owners and other members of Agile development teams to translate business requirements into AI-driven architecturesProvide technical leadership in AI architecture reviews, design discussions, and solution validationCollaborate with Agile teams and key stakeholders across the organization to consult on, design and implement AI systems that meet Roche's architectural standards and adhere to AI governance guidelines

Practical Skills Required

Experience:

7+ years of experience in software architecture and engineering, including at least 3 years in AI-related projectsProven track record of designing and deploying large-scale, cloud-based AI and non-AI systemsProven experience leveraging AI coding agents to accelerate full-stack development cycles

Skills

Must-have:

Architecting production-level AI systems including RAGs, Vector DBs, MCP, end-users, integrations, etc., but also observability, DevOps, durable and available system designsAI Expertise: Deep understanding of various ML algorithms, model training techniques, and evaluation metrics, foundational models utilization and integration, agentic systems design and engineeringCloud Platforms: Expertise in AWS and multicloud services, serverless computing, and other cloud services required to build AI applications end-to-end, from IaC with Terraform to exposing securely production-level applications over the network, understanding of hardware and software infrastructure needed to support AI workloadsDatabases: Strong architectural knowledge of vector databases (e.g. AWS OpenSearch, Azure AI search), Snowflake, SQL, NoSQL, event-driven and graph architecturesBuilding resilient, highly available and secure IT systemsSecurity & Compliance: Strong understanding of software solutions security and compliance requirementsStakeholder management and communication: Influence your colleagues, but also non-technical Senior Stakeholders on designs you createProgramming: Advanced proficiency in Python with strong experience in backend development, coupled with a strong command of modern frontend ecosystemsSoftware Engineering Best Practices: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code and microservices design

Should-have

Familiarity with TypeScript is considered an advantage - to have a common language with the full-stack Software Engineers

Could-have:

Regulatory Compliance: Proven experience in working within highly regulated industries

Capabilities:

Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to tackle complex architectural and engineering challenges, integrate new technologies, and improve existing processesBusiness Acumen: Understanding of how AI can be leveraged to drive business value and achieve strategic objectivesLeadership: Abilities to step into a Tech Lead role when necessaryConsulting: Abilities to work closely with stakeholders across the enterprise to consult on the technological approaches to their business problemsEthics: Familiarity with biases, fairness, and responsible use of AI

Qualifications

The successful candidate should:

Hold a B.Sc., B.Eng., M.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related fieldHave a strong understanding of both AI and traditional software engineering principlesExperience in implementing DevOps and MLOps principles and practicesBe passionate about AI, staying up-to-date with the latest developments in LLMs, GenAI, agentic, classical ML, cloud computing, and software architecturesHave experience in leading technical teams and mentoring engineersBe team-oriented, proactive, and collaborative , with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentBe an excellent problem solver and analytical thinker , detail-oriented and highly organized , and a great communicatorBe willing to learn and expand their skill set in an environment where roles are fluid and multidisciplinaryBe able to communicate in English at the level of: C1+Located in Hyderabad, India, with working hours structured to capture the 'golden hours' of overlap with Central European Time (typically running through the IST evening)

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge AI solutions in a highly visible Roche functionGrowth Opportunities: Advance your career by working on complex, high-impact AI solutions and systemsCollaborative Culture: Be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values technical excellence, collaboration and innovation

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Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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