ZS Associates

Enterprise Architect: AI

ZS Associates$130K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience designing enterprise-scale semantic/solution architectures.
  • Strong engineering mindset with a history of building reliable, reusable architecture frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing agentic AI / multi-agent systems.
  • Familiarity with cloud strategy, IT transformation, or application portfolio assessment.
  • Proven ability to translate business problems into solution designs.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable solutions tailored to client needs while adhering to ZS and industry standards.
  • Lead the implementation of multi-agent AI workflows across various business processes.
  • Define security-aligned reference architectures for agentic AI systems.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for efficient deployment of AI systems.
  • Codify and develop reusable architecture assets and delivery playbooks.
  • Facilitate solution alignment sessions with internal and client stakeholders.
  • Shape and manage technology roadmaps and delivery strategies with leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and well-being support.
  • Robust skills-building programs for growth.
  • Flexible hybrid working model combining remote and on-site work.
  • Multiple career progression pathways and internal mobility options.
  • Collaborative culture that fosters innovation and professional development.
Full Job Description
Enterprise Architect in the Technology Advisory Group will will work closely with ZS practice leadership and be responsible for evolving our practice, enriching our practice assets and collaterals, building, and managing client relationships, generating new business engagements, and providing thought leadership in the Technology and Architecture Area.

ZS's Technology Advisory Group ensures our future information, technology and architectural landscape is built to plan and evolve as our business grows, striving to balance future-proofing our end-to-end technology stack while accelerating the speed of innovation and streamlining the delivery of business capability. This role will be responsible for supporting the growth and development of our Technology Advisory Practice within the ZS Technology Services business.

What you'll do:
  • Design robust, scalable solutions aligned with ZS and industry standards, leveraging existing assets while tailoring to client needs.
  • Lead agentic AI architecture and delivery, including multi-agent workflows across data, applications, and business processes.
  • Define agentic AI reference architectures (orchestration, tool/function calling, routing, memory/state, guardrails) aligned to security, compliance, and scalability.
  • Partner with engineering teams to productionise agentic AI systems (evaluation, observability, human-in-the-loop, safe deployment).
  • Develop and scale reusable assets by codifying patterns, components, and delivery playbooks for consistent execution.
  • Facilitate architecture and design working sessions with internal and client stakeholders to align on solutions and implementation approaches.
  • Shape technology roadmaps with Architecture & Engineering leadership and support delivery teams to execute against plans.
  • Build POVs by staying current on emerging technology trends and architecture patterns.
  • Mentor junior team members and drive experimentation/POCs on new technologies and patterns.
  • Support business development through solution shaping and client conversations.


What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience designing enterprise-scale semantic/solution architectures.
  • Strong engineering mindset with a track record of building reliable, reusable architecture frameworks and assets.
  • Experience in one or more areas such as cloud strategy, IT transformation, or application portfolio assessment.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing agentic AI / multi-agent systems, including orchestration, tool integration, and workflow automation.
  • Experience delivering GenAI/LLM architectures (e.g., RAG, prompt + policy design, evaluation) with a focus on production readiness, scalability, and risk controls.
  • Ability to translate business problems into solution designs and guide teams through end-to-end delivery from concept to deployment.
  • Strong client communication, stakeholder management, and comfort operating in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience evaluating platforms/technologies, recommending options, and developing implementation/adoption POVs.
  • Experience scaling technology solutions to solve complex business problems; familiarity with agile delivery and short release cycles.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration skills.
  • Fluency in English
  • Client-first mentality
  • Intense work ethic
  • Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

How you'll grow:
  • Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
  • Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
  • Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions


Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

About ZS Associates

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people?a fact that?s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1983

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