Role: AI Solutions Architect Location: Dearborn United States Job Description: Job#: 3028570 Job Description: Duration: Long-Term Contract Location: Hyrbid - 4 days/week onsite in SE MI - *Will consider fully remote for the right experience Job Description: As an AI Solutions Architect within our Enterprise Analytics portfolio, this role carries a unique dual mandate: enabling advanced analytics teams while also helping reinvent the architecture discipline. First, you will serve as the primary technical partner for Data Science and Data Engineering teams-designing robust AI solution architectures, developing Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and reference implementations, and actively removing technical roadblocks to accelerate delivery to the business. Second, you will help pioneer the evolution of the architecture discipline by championing an "Agent-First" approach. By applying cutting-edge LLMs and agentic frameworks to automate traditional architectural analyses, technical designs, and integrations, you will help establish a scalable, governed foundation of AI tools that empowers both analytics teams and the broader Ford organization. Required Skills: - Software Engineering & Solution Architecture: Expert proficiency in Python and CI/CD pipeline design, with proven ability to design scalable end-to-end AI architectures, develop rapid PoCs, and build production-ready reference implementations. - LLM/Agent Development: Hands-on experience building autonomous agents and AI applications using modern frameworks, with strong understanding of RAG architectures, vector databases, and prompt engineering. - Strategic Innovation: Strong ability to challenge the status quo and translate traditional architectural workflows into automated, agent-driven solutions through agile iteration. Desired Skills: - Enterprise Architecture: Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and governance, ensuring alignment with corporate IT strategy. - Technical Enablement: Experience partnering with Data Science and Data Engineering teams to identify and remove technical and infrastructure blockers. - Data Integration & API Enablement: Ability to design, build, and consume RESTful APIs to enable secure interaction between AI agents, data pipelines, and legacy systems. - Cloud Architecture & Governance: Experience deploying scalable solutions in cloud environments (GCP preferred), with understanding of security, privacy, and compliance requirements. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Employee Type: Contract Location: Dearborn, MI, US Pay Range: $75 - $90 per hour