Senior System Architect ML & AI 100% (f/m/d)

Julius Baer is hiring a Senior System Architect ML & AI 100% (f/m/d) in Zurich, Switzerland. Level rates it ; you can apply on Julius Baer.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
Tools and skills the posting cites include MLOps and AI automation.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 191 other open roles at Julius Baer.

AI in this role

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You are a member of the System Architects team within global IT Architecture. Together with your colleagues from the Domain and Foundation Architecture teams, you are responsible for designing Solution Architectures.

As a System Architect within the ML & AI ART, you are responsible for defining and aligning the end‑to‑end system architecture for enterprise AI and ML solutions. Your objective is to ensure the ART delivers scalable, secure, and reusable AI capabilities aligned with enterprise architecture principles, target architectures, and business priorities, while enabling efficient and high-quality delivery across teams.

YOUR CHALLENGE

You design and are responsible for the Solution Architecture of applications and AI platform components in delivery
You ensure that Solution Architectures in delivery adhere to architecture standards and are aligned with the target architectures of the domain
You initiate architecture decisions, document them as Architecture Decision Records (ADR) and have them approved by the relevant architecture boards
You advise and coach software engineers on the implementation of Solution Architectures and ensure technical feasibility

Within the ML & AI ART in collaboration with the Lead Architect, you:

Apply and refine the ART‑level target architecture within team and initiative contexts
Drive hands‑on architectural design for AI and ML solutions within the teams, balancing consistency while addressing delivery needs
Support the delivery of key ART initiatives (e.g. the AI automation orchestration layer) by translating high‑level architecture into concrete solution designs
Ensure alignment and integration with enterprise platforms, data capabilities, security standards, and MLOps services
Identify architectural risks, dependencies, and technical debt at team and solution level, and escalate them proactively
Contribute architectural input to PI Planning, backlog refinement, and roadmap discussions from a delivery and feasibility perspective
Act as the primary architectural contact for assigned teams, while aligning closely with the Lead Architect and other System Architects

YOUR PROFILE

At least 3 years of experience as a Senior Architect in complex IT environments
At least 5 years of experience as a Lead or Senior Software Engineer, with hands-on responsibility including practical experience with AI/ML solutions and platforms
Responsible for solution architectures: from design and implementation to operation
Ability to identify options for solution architectures and make trade-off architecture decisions
Collaboratively develop and coordinate solutions with business and technology stakeholders and architecture colleagues
Proactive mindset, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Practical experience designing and delivering AI and ML solutions in scalable enterprise platforms
Strong understanding of AI/ML solution patterns, data pipelines, orchestration, and platform integration
Ability to translate ART- and domain-level target architectures into practical, team-level solution designs
Experience working across multiple teams while maintaining architectural alignment and consistency
Ability to identify architectural risks and technical debt early and address them constructively
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain architectural topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a comparable field
Additional certifications are an advantage (e.g. SAFe, cloud, architecture, or AI/ML-related certifications)
English: business fluent
Solid foundation in software and system architecture, including modern architectural styles such as event-driven architectures, microservices, and modular monoliths
Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and platform integration patterns
Practical familiarity with AI/ML platforms and ecosystems, including data pipelines, orchestration, and model lifecycle concepts
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and operational considerations in production environments
Ability to work effectively in agile and SAFe environments using common collaboration and delivery tooling

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How we rate this

Senior System Architect ML & AI 100% (f/m/d) at Julius Baer rates 62 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Senior System Architect ML & AI 100% (f/m/d) is an open job at Julius Baer.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in Zurich.
The job was posted on August 4, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Julius Baer. Apply on Julius Baer

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