AI Architect
Nottingham - UK
Job Summary
Contract: Secondment - 12 months
Location: Nottingham Beeston
Recruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton
What youll be doing:
As an AI Architect you will lead the definition design and delivery of cutting-edge data and AI architecture solutions. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure our solutions are not only cost-effective and secure but also ethical and scalable. Your role will involve creating reusable designs and engaging with senior stakeholders to influence our AI strategies and succeed in adopting AI technologies.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading the definition design and delivery of AI architecturepatternsand solutions.
- Ensuring all AI solution designs meet business requirements and are secure ethical cost effective and scalable.
- Work with internal teams to deliver AI capabilities that maximise the value of our data including agentic automation generative AI knowledge agents and agentic commerce.
- Enabling other technology teams to adopt and continuously improve AI principles standards referencearchitecturesand reusable patterns.
- Work in conjunction with wider architects engineering and data teams to create reusable AI solutions platformcapabilitiesand architectural guardrails.
- Engaging with external technology and engineering partners to ensure our AI solutions align to industry best practices responsible AIprinciplesand forward plans.
What youll need to have (our must-haves):
- In-depth knowledge of Azure particularly in AI technology and integration.
- Experience with Databricks or equivalent cloud data platforms.
- Proficiency in developing technology reference architectures and solutions.
- Familiarity with Data Engineering and MLOps approaches.
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to explain AI concepts to diverse audiences and influencer senior stakeholders on AI strategies and architectural trade-offs for proposed initiatives.
- A broad and balanced understanding of enabling business goals through IT capabilities AI technology and change management.
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience in AI product and platform delivery across various data and AI maturity levels.
- Subject matter expertise in AI architecture and responsible AI for globally distributed teams.
- Experience in team management or technical leadership of multi-disciplinary AIdataand engineering teams.
- Experience working in Retail Pharmacy Healthcare Supply Chain or CPG industries.
- Experience in architectural notation such as C4 or UML and the ability to document AI system context data flows modellifecycleand integration patterns.
Where your brilliance can take you:
At Boots we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. You will have the chance to develop your skills further and shape the future of AI at Boots.
Rewards designed for you:
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)
- Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
A bit about us:
At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive so were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
Whats next
If you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
If you have any additional questions or queries on the role or description please reach out to Adam Froggatt via teams or
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.
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