Principal Adviser Data & AI Architecture
Core
Define and evolve enterprise architecture for Data & AI platforms across a multi-cloud global estate, enabling product teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
Role type
Principal Adviser Data & AI Architecture (Strategic IC)
Builds
Reusable reference architectures, blueprints, golden paths, and enterprise data/AI platform standards
Domain
Mining & Materials / Enterprise Data & AI / Multi-cloud Architecture
Required skills
Enterprise architecture design, Databricks & Lakehouse architecture, Palantir Foundry, AWS & Azure AI/ML services, Multi-cloud architecture, TOGAF-aligned practices, Architecture governance (ADRs, NFRs), Responsible AI frameworks
Preferred skills
Mining/manufacturing/banking industry experience, Global multi-region operating environments, Vendor ecosystem experience (Microsoft, Databricks, Palantir, Accenture, EY, Cognizant)
Technologies
Databricks, Palantir Foundry, AWS, Azure, Unity Catalog
Responsibilities
Define enterprise architecture for Data & AI platforms; Design reusable reference architectures and golden paths; Partner with security and governance teams to embed security and responsible AI principles; Lead architecture governance activities including design reviews and ADRs; Assess emerging technologies (generative AI, agentic AI); Drive architecture decisions for platform resilience and cost transparency; Influence senior business and engineering stakeholders
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on delivery