[Hiring] AWS Practice Architect AI/ML @TEKsystems

Role Description

The Practice Architect, AI/ML position is a leadership role responsible for managing multiple consulting and delivery projects or programs. The Practice Architect, AI/ML provides consulting and delivery assurance of services for clients through a range of internal and external functions. As a Practice Architect, you are expected to have the experience and background to perform all the duties described below for engagements that are focused on consulting/delivery management within the defined subject matter area, including:

• Resource management
• Deliverables development
• Project planning and execution
• Adherence to contract attributes and costing
• Customer interaction
• Other key aspects of solution-based managed services

For a Practice Architect, these engagements are typically delivered remotely for North American customers or, rarely, at the customer location, usually in North America. They are expected to have the skills required for complex, deliverable-based, fully outsourced, or extremely large-scale engagements or programs, and to lead delivery for a larger cross-functional project/program. This role may require up to 25% travel.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in:

• Cloud Services (primarily AWS)
• Microservices and Serverless architectures
• AI/ML solutions
• Cloud-Native Development
• CI/CD and DevOps
• Presales, delivery, and operational excellence

They will provide advanced-level support for strategic ongoing and new TGS client initiatives and work with key partners to help develop robust cloud offerings and deliver holistic solutions across key focus areas of TGS Enterprise Modernization strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or other engineering or technical discipline is required
• 5+ years' experience in information technology and/or professional services, with emphasis on subject matter expertise
• At least 3 years of experience as a Cloud Architect or equivalent role
• At least 3 years of AWS services experience is required
• At least 1 year of cloud migration experience is required
• At least 1 year of Microservices and Serverless experience is required
• Strong track record of delivering projects of demonstrable complexity & scale
• Professional-level AWS certification is mandatory

Requirements

• Develop innovative solutions to complex business and technology problems
• Hands-on knowledge of various AWS services like ECS, EKS, Lambda, EventBridge, S3, DynamoDB, Systems Manager, API Gateway, ACM, Route53, CloudWatch
• Experience with AWS AI/ML services such as Bedrock, Amazon Q/QuickSuite, AgentCore
• Experience with strategizing and solution migration of legacy enterprise apps (Lift & Shift/ Code Refactoring)
• Experience with source code and software collaboration technologies (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Artifactory)
• Experience configuring and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, CodePipeline)
• Strong infrastructure as code experience, preferably in Terraform
• Strong hands-on scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Some knowledge of one application programming language like C#, Java, or JavaScript (Node)
• Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing, and firewalling
• Strong practical Linux and Windows-based systems administration skills in a Cloud or Virtualized environment
• Able to present designs to a varied audience across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to identify and address potential design or architecture issues, and work with uncertainty
• Willing to lead discussion and challenge technical and design decisions where standards or best practices are not met
• Sharp analytical abilities and proven design skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on communicating technical requirements and solutions to internal and external audiences

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX. The pay range for this position is $136,000.00 - $204,000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc.

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.