GenAI Technical Lead Architect

About Position

Owns end-to-end technical direction and client alignment for the agentic AI platform. Primary technical interface with the client, translating business requirements into architecture spanning RAG pipelines, MCP connectors, and hybrid orchestration across Appian, ERP, Deal Cloud, Backstop CRM, Snowflake, and Graph DB.

• Role:
  GenAI Technical Lead Architect
• Location:
  Miami, FL
• Experience: 12+
• Job Type: Full Time Employment
• Mandatory Mention 3 skills: RAG, Data and GenAI

• Lead architecture across all AI layers: RAG, MCP connectors (action/data), agent orchestration
• Own RAG pipeline decisions: chunking strategy, embedding model, Pinecone retrieval, re-ranking
• Collaborate with client stakeholders (business + IT) to validate use cases
• Guide the offshore team (AI/ML engineers, data engineers)

• 8-10+ years software/AI engineering; 1-2+ years enterprise AI or agentic system design
• Hands‑on RAG:
  Llama Index or Lang Chain, Pinecone, Azure OpenAI
• Strong API integration: REST, OAuth
• Financial services platforms (Deal Cloud, Backstop, or similar) advantageous
• Exposure to low‑code/no‑code platforms (Appian or similar)
• Experience with AI governance, LLMOps, and enterprise AI rollout
• Familiarity with map‑based or data visualization platforms and with Neo4j / Cosmos DB
• 12–15 years in enterprise architecture and solution design
• Proven experience in end‑to‑end system design and large‑scale implementations
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company‑sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility‑friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.