Artificial Intelligence Architect
On-site in Villanueva de la Cañada·Full-time·Added today
57 open roles
What they offer
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Villanueva de la Cañada
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Lead-level role.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
Lead the definition, evolution, and adoption of the technological architecture that will underpin the organization's AI solutions: robust, scalable, secure, and sustainable architectures, establishing principles, patterns, and standards. Profile with a global technical vision and technological judgment, capable of evaluating alternatives, selecting technologies, and defining how to integrate AI solutions with corporate applications, data, services, and systems. Works especially with generative AI, LLMs, RAG, intelligent agents, and cloud technologies, from architecture definition to supervising its implementation, evolution, and scaling. Collaborates closely with development, data, and business teams to ensure technically sound, maintainable solutions that are ready to grow. We especially value the ability to analyze trends, evaluate new tools, and define strategies to leverage AI's potential in a secure, efficient, and sustainable long-term manner.
What you'll do
- Design technical architectures for generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and agents; select models, technologies, and platforms according to each project; design cloud architectures with a focus on Microsoft Azure and for development, testing, and production environments.
- Design the integration of AI solutions with applications, APIs, databases, and information sources; define architecture patterns and reusable components; establish technical standards and best practices.
- Incorporate security, privacy, traceability, scalability, and governance criteria from the design stage; provide technical support to development teams during the construction and evolution of solutions.
- Define strategies for the evaluation, monitoring, and evolution of models; analyze new technologies, models, tools, and platforms; drive PoCs to validate new approaches; maintain an updated vision of AI evolution.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Experience in the architecture, design, and/or development of AI solutions and cloud services; experience working with APIs, applications, and various information sources; experience in the optimization and cost control of cloud/AI services.
- Solid knowledge of AI, machine learning, and generative AI; language models, retrieval-augmented generation, vector representations, semantic search, and agents; software architecture and integration patterns; Microsoft Azure ecosystem applied to AI.
- Ability to transform functional and technical requirements into architectural designs; analyze alternatives and select the most suitable solution; define standards, patterns, and best practices.
- Analytical and problem-solving capacity with autonomy for complex problems; technical judgment and initiative to make technological decisions; ability to learn and adopt new technologies; proactive and versatile profile with a continuous interest in the evolution of AI.
Nice to have
- Postgraduate training or certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cloud Computing (Azure), or Microsoft technologies will be valued.
Education & certifications
- Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Degree in Industrial Engineering (specialties in Industrial Organization, Industrial Electronics, Automation and Robotics, Mechanics, or Industrial Technologies).
- Degree in Telecommunications Engineering.
- Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical degrees with a strong analytical and technological component.
The role
Lidera la definición, evolución y adopción de la arquitectura tecnológica que sustentará las soluciones de IA de la organización: arquitecturas robustas, escalables, seguras y sostenibles, estableciendo principios, patrones y estándares. Perfil con visión técnica global y criterio tecnológico, capaz de evaluar alternativas, seleccionar tecnologías y definir cómo integrar las soluciones de IA con aplicaciones, datos, servicios y sistemas corporativos. Trabaja especialmente con IA generativa, LLMs, RAG, agentes inteligentes y tecnologías cloud, desde la definición de la arquitectura hasta la supervisión de su implantación, evolución y escalado. Colabora estrechamente con equipos de desarrollo, datos y negocio para garantizar soluciones técnicamente sólidas, mantenibles y preparadas para crecer. Se valora especialmente la capacidad de analizar tendencias, evaluar nuevas herramientas y definir estrategias para aprovechar el potencial de la IA de forma segura, eficiente y sostenible a largo plazo.
What you'll do
- Diseñar arquitecturas técnicas para IA generativa, LLMs, RAG y agentes; seleccionar modelos, tecnologías y plataformas según cada proyecto; diseñar arquitecturas cloud con foco en Microsoft Azure y para entornos de desarrollo, pruebas y producción.
- Diseñar la integración de soluciones de IA con aplicaciones, APIs, bases de datos y fuentes de información; definir patrones de arquitectura y componentes reutilizables; establecer estándares técnicos y buenas prácticas.
- Incorporar criterios de seguridad, privacidad, trazabilidad, escalabilidad y gobernanza desde el diseño; acompañar técnicamente a los equipos de desarrollo durante la construcción y evolución de las soluciones.
- Definir estrategias de evaluación, monitorización y evolución de modelos; analizar nuevas tecnologías, modelos, herramientas y plataformas; impulsar PoCs para validar nuevas aproximaciones; mantener visión actualizada de la evolución de la IA.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Experiencia en arquitectura, diseño y/o desarrollo de soluciones de IA y en servicios cloud; experiencia trabajando con APIs, aplicaciones y distintas fuentes de información; experiencia en optimización y control de costes de servicios cloud/IA.
- Conocimientos sólidos de IA, aprendizaje automático e IA generativa; modelos de lenguaje, recuperación aumentada, representaciones vectoriales, búsqueda semántica y agentes; arquitectura de software y patrones de integración; ecosistema Microsoft Azure aplicado a IA.
- Capacidad para transformar requerimientos funcionales y técnicos en diseños de arquitectura; analizar alternativas y seleccionar la solución más adecuada; definir estándares, patrones y buenas prácticas.
- Capacidad analítica y resolutiva con autonomía para problemas complejos; criterio técnico e iniciativa para tomar decisiones tecnológicas; capacidad de aprender y adoptar nuevas tecnologías; perfil proactivo y versátil con interés continuo por la evolución de la IA.
Nice to have
- Se valorará formación de posgrado o certificaciones en Inteligencia Artificial, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cloud Computing (Azure) o tecnologías Microsoft.
Education & certifications
- Grado en Ingeniería Informática, Ingeniería del Software o Ciencias de la Computación.
- Grado en Ingeniería Industrial (especialidades de Organización Industrial, Electrónica Industrial, Automática y Robótica, Mecánica o Tecnologías Industriales).
- Grado en Ingeniería de Telecomunicación.
- Grado en Ingeniería Biomédica, Ingeniería Aeroespacial o titulaciones técnicas afines con fuerte componente analítico y tecnológico.
About Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio
Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX) is a private Spanish university offering a broad portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational training programs across health sciences, engineering, business, technology, education, and music. With campuses in Madrid, Málaga, and Oviedo, as well as a robust online learning platform, UAX serves thousands of students and employs a diverse academic and corporate workforce. The university is known for its practical, simulation-based teaching methods and partnerships with leading institutions like the Rafa Nadal School of Sport.
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Founded
- 1993
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Villanueva de la Cañada, Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Málaga, Oviedo
- Website
- uax.com
Good to know if you are moving
- UAX has multiple campuses across Spain, including Madrid (Villanueva de la Cañada), Málaga, and Oviedo, offering opportunities in different regions.
- The university offers both on-site and online roles, providing flexibility for international candidates.
- Job openings include academic, research, and corporate positions, with some requiring Spanish language proficiency (e.g., French for admissions roles).
- UAX is a private university with a strong focus on health sciences, engineering, and technology, making it a relevant employer for professionals in these fields.
- The university has partnerships with institutions like the Rafa Nadal School of Sport, which may offer unique career opportunities.
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