AI Technical Architect

AI Technical Architect (Enterprise Delivery)
Amsterdam (Hybrid) | Up to €1,200 per day | Long-Term Contract | Enterprise AI Transformation Projects

We're seeking an experienced AI Technical Architect to help some of Europe's largest organisations accelerate software delivery through AI-first engineering practices. This is a hands-on contract opportunity where you'll work directly within engineering squads, shaping architecture, modernising delivery practices and enabling organisations to release software faster whilst maintaining governance, security and compliance.
Our client is a leading global technology consultancy with a reputation for delivering complex software solutions to enterprise and public sector organisations. Their specialist AI delivery team helps businesses adopt AI-enabled engineering approaches that drive measurable improvements in speed, quality and operational efficiency.

Why Join?

• Work at the forefront of AI-first software delivery
• Influence large-scale enterprise transformation programmes
• Join long-term engagements with major international organisations
• Collaborate with highly experienced architects, engineers and AI specialists

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture initiatives from discovery through to production delivery
• Embed within engineering squads, providing hands-on technical leadership
• Design scalable cloud-native and enterprise platforms
• Drive AI-assisted development, test generation and Legacy modernisation initiatives
• Implement delivery controls, governance frameworks and compliance practices
• Define engineering metrics and delivery signals that improve decision-making
• Work closely with engineering, leadership, risk and compliance stakeholders
• Create reusable architecture patterns and best practices adopted across teams

Requirements

• Extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale architectures
• Strong cloud architecture and modern software delivery expertise
• Experience taking AI-assisted or AI-first development approaches into production
• Deep understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices and engineering performance metrics
• Experience operating within regulated environments with strong governance requirements
• Exceptional stakeholder management and consulting skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable Experience

• Kubernetes, Kafka, microservices, security or data platform architectures
• Java, PL/SQL or similar enterprise technology stacks
• LLM agents, agent governance and evaluation frameworks
• SOX or comparable regulatory compliance environments

Key Details
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Working Pattern: Hybrid, combining on-site and remote working
Rate: Up to €1,200 per day
Contract: Long-term opportunity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our client is an equal opportunities employer.

At Xpertise, we keep things human. Your application will always be reviewed by a real person. We do not rely on AI or automated screening tools. Every candidate receives fair, considered attention from our team.