At UBDS, we're helping some of the UK's largest public and private sector organisations transform how they adopt and scale Artificial Intelligence.We're looking for a Principal AI Architect to work with clients to define AI strategies, design enterprise AI platforms and operating models, and deliver practical AI solutions that create measurable business value.You'll combine strategic consulting with technical leadership, helping organisations navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and scale AI safely, effectively and responsibly.What You'll DoPartner with clients to define AI strategies, adoption roadmaps and investment priorities.Design enterprise AI platforms, operating models and governance frameworks.Lead workshops with business and technology stakeholders to shape AI transformation programmes.Advise clients on technologies including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Claude and other enterprise AI platforms.Design secure, scalable architectures for AI agents, knowledge management and Generative AI solutions.Produce high-quality client deliverables including strategies, operating models, roadmaps and architectures.Provide architectural and delivery leadership across AI engagements.Support business development, proposition development and technology partnerships.Mentor consultants, architects and engineers within the AI practice.What You'll BringExperience delivering enterprise AI, data or cloud transformation programmes in a consulting or client-facing environment.Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, AI Agents and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).Experience with Microsoft, AWS, Databricks or Anthropic AI technologies. Experience designing enterprise architectures, platforms and operating models.Strong knowledge of AI governance, security and responsible AI principles.Excellent stakeholder management, workshop facilitation and communication skills.Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK government clearance ( SC ) DesirableExperience with Claude Enterprise, AWS Bedrock, LangChain, or Azure Foundry.Experience working in central government or highly regulated environments.Familiarity with platform engineering, DevSecOps and AI operating models.
At UBDS, we're helping some of the UK's largest public and private sector organisations transform how they adopt and scale Artificial Intelligence.
We're looking for a Principal AI Architect to work with clients to define AI strategies, design enterprise AI platforms and operating models, and deliver practical AI solutions that create measurable business value.
You'll combine strategic consulting with technical leadership, helping organisations navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and scale AI safely, effectively and responsibly.
What You'll Do
- Partner with clients to define AI strategies, adoption roadmaps and investment priorities.
- Design enterprise AI platforms, operating models and governance frameworks.
- Lead workshops with business and technology stakeholders to shape AI transformation programmes.
- Advise clients on technologies including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Claude and other enterprise AI platforms.
- Design secure, scalable architectures for AI agents, knowledge management and Generative AI solutions.
- Produce high-quality client deliverables including strategies, operating models, roadmaps and architectures.
- Provide architectural and delivery leadership across AI engagements.
- Support business development, proposition development and technology partnerships.
- Mentor consultants, architects and engineers within the AI practice.
What You'll Bring
- Experience delivering enterprise AI, data or cloud transformation programmes in a consulting or client-facing environment.
- Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, AI Agents and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Experience with Microsoft, AWS, Databricks or Anthropic AI technologies.
- Experience designing enterprise architectures, platforms and operating models.
- Strong knowledge of AI governance, security and responsible AI principles.
- Excellent stakeholder management, workshop facilitation and communication skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK government clearance ( SC )
Desirable
- Experience with Claude Enterprise, AWS Bedrock, LangChain, or Azure Foundry.
- Experience working in central government or highly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with platform engineering, DevSecOps and AI operating models.
UBDS GroupOur mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society. With a portfolio including UBDS Digital and Rayo, UBDS Group are dedicated to championing entrepreneurial spirit by investing in innovators who leverage technology to create meaningful change. UBDS Group Companies proudly offer comprehensive, end-to-end digital solutions tailored for both the public and private sectors. By harnessing the strengths of leading technology partners, we deliver innovative strategies, services and solutions that address complex challenges and drive significant value.UBDS DIGITALExceptional outcomes. Never compromise.UBDS Digital is a brand on a mission to deliver unparalleled client value, unmatched employee experience, and to make a meaningful difference in society. Through investment in their people, they understand your needs deeply and are laser focused on exceptional outcomes, never compromising on quality or security. They are your visionary partner, taking on complex work, creating smarter solutions with innovative technologies for the best results and producing lasting progress, for all.UBDS Digital covers the end-to-end digital transformation journey with services and solutions covering digital consulting, cloud platforms, data and AI, cybersecurity, P3M and managed services.RAYOSeek a better way.Rayo are cloud, data and AI specialists that believe there’s a better way to do business. With their experience and expertise, they help find a better way to realise the true opportunity presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the cloud. They believe in operating with integrity. Always putting their customers first. Because that’s how you build relationships that stand the test of time. They put people at the heart of their business and believe in creating a culture they are proud of. One that unlocks the potential of their people, and drives their customers’ success.
UBDS Group
Our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society. With a portfolio including UBDS Digital and Rayo, UBDS Group are dedicated to championing entrepreneurial spirit by investing in innovators who leverage technology to create meaningful change.
UBDS Group Companies proudly offer comprehensive, end-to-end digital solutions tailored for both the public and private sectors. By harnessing the strengths of leading technology partners, we deliver innovative strategies, services and solutions that address complex challenges and drive significant value.
UBDS DIGITAL
Exceptional outcomes. Never compromise.
UBDS Digital is a brand on a mission to deliver unparalleled client value, unmatched employee experience, and to make a meaningful difference in society. Through investment in their people, they understand your needs deeply and are laser focused on exceptional outcomes, never compromising on quality or security. They are your visionary partner, taking on complex work, creating smarter solutions with innovative technologies for the best results and producing lasting progress, for all.
UBDS Digital covers the end-to-end digital transformation journey with services and solutions covering digital consulting, cloud platforms, data and AI, cybersecurity, P3M and managed services.
RAYO
Seek a better way.
Rayo are cloud, data and AI specialists that believe there’s a better way to do business. With their experience and expertise, they help find a better way to realise the true opportunity presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the cloud. They believe in operating with integrity. Always putting their customers first. Because that’s how you build relationships that stand the test of time. They put people at the heart of their business and believe in creating a culture they are proud of. One that unlocks the potential of their people, and drives their customers’ success.
