Sr. Staff AI Architect

Job Description:The AI Architect plays a strategic role in advancing Penn Mutual’s Connected Data Strategy, accelerating enterprise AI adoption, and modernizing integrations and data capabilities across the organization.

This role designs and governs scalable, secure AI architectures aligned with Penn Mutual’s Data Mesh–inspired operating model, leveraging AWS-native technologies, domain-owned data products, 3rd party SaaS Platforms, and cloud‑native/serverless integration patterns. Responsibilities

Leadership

: Provide thought leadership and guidance to various stakeholders within the business and IT with respect to AI and AI related initiatives including recommendations for adoption, implementation, tooling, and technology transformation. AI Strategy: Architect scalable AI solutions aligned with Penn’s Connected Data Strategy as defined by the head of architecture and CTO. Project Management: Assist Head of Architecture with project planning via recommendations on scope, estimates, priority, and dependencies. Standardizations: Build enterprise AI reference architectures and reusable patterns using best practices and that can be followed by application development teams. Delivery Execution: Guide teams in Integrating AI capabilities into AWS-native Lakehouse architecture as well as standing up RAG, Document Intelligence, conversational AI, and agentic automation where appropriate. Compliance: Collaborate with compliance and governance teams on applicable standards and policies pertaining to AI solutions, ensuring all deliverables are observable and adhere to those policies. Quality Assurance: Establish standards, processes, and best practices to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of AI based solutions. Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as product management, IT operations, and business stakeholders, to understand

requirements

and deliver solutions that meet business needs. Coordinate deliverables and work closely with Architecture team members. Continuous Improvement: Mentor as well as present guidance where needed in the IM T department with respect to AI industry trends, challenges, risk management, and solution implementation improvements. Vendor Management: Support the head of architecture with evaluating third-party vendors and service providers that provide AI or AI adjacent capabilities. Minimum

Qualifications

: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The

requirements

listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e. g. , TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) preferred. 10+ years of experience in software architecture, enterprise architecture, and technical leadership roles. Deep technical expertise in software architecture, cloud computing, microservices, API design, data architecture, and other relevant domains. Proven track record of defining and implementing architectural guidance that drive business value and innovative solutions utilizing AI technologies. EExpertise in architecture frameworks, design patterns, cloud computing, microservices, APIs, and other relevant technologies. 3–5+ years in AI/ML engineering, data engineering, or enterprise architecture. 2–3+ years architecting AI/ML systems on AWS (e. g. Bedrock, SageMaker, Kendra, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, EventBridge, OpenSearch). Hands-on experience designing RAG pipelines, vector retrieval, model orchestration, and LLM‑based services. Expertise in cloud-native/serverless integration patterns. Strong understanding of governance, metadata, catalogs, lineage, and access controls. Experience with unstructured data and document intelligence. Knowledge of Data Mesh, MLOps/DataOps, and IaC. AI safety, model governance, risk controls, and compliance. Competencies:Customer Service: Exceptional attitude and a passion for providing outstanding service to internal customers. Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently Analytical Skills: Collects and researches data; Designs workflows and procedures; Identifies data relationships and dependencies. Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in verbal and written form. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Problem Solving: Ability to solve issues efficiently and quickly. Relationship Management: Manages interactions to service and support to the organization; establishes credibility with all interactions. Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Base

Salary Range

: $148,000 - $190,000For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U. S. , we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management. To learn more, including current financial strength ratings, visitwww. pennmutual. com. Penn Mutual is committed toEqual Employment Opportunity(EEO).

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