AI Technology Architect

AI Technology Architect - Australia / New Zealand

Join HOBA TECH’s strategic expansion into Australia and New Zealand as we establish our founding ANZ presence. Lead enterprise-scale AI transformations using the internationally acclaimed HOBA methodology trusted by 40+ countries including the UK Government.

Job Description:

Work directly with Heath Gascoigne, creator of the Business Transformation Playbook, in delivering cutting-edge AI solutions that actually deliver business value.

About You:

You are a visionary technology architect who understands that successful AI transformation requires more than just deploying models. You combine deep technical expertise with business acumen, and you’re passionate about architecting AI solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

The Role - AI Transformation Leadership:

- Design and architect enterprise AI solutions across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Implement Large Language Model (LLM) integrations for business process automation
- Develop AI governance frameworks and ethical AI implementation strategies
- Architect multi-modal AI solutions combining vision, language, and predictive analytics
- Lead AI readiness assessments and digital maturity evaluations
- Design MLOps pipelines and AI model lifecycle management systems
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify high-value AI use cases
- Mentor client teams in AI adoption and change management strategies

Core AI Technology Capabilities:

- Generative AI Platforms - OpenAI GPT-4/ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot
- LLM Integration - API orchestration, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG implementations
- AI Assessment Tools - Custom HOBA AI maturity frameworks, vendor evaluation matrices
- AI Orchestration - Kubernetes for AI workloads, Docker containerisation, serverless AI

Enterprise Technology Architecture:

- Cloud-native architecture design and migration strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Microservices architecture and API-first design principles
- Enterprise integration patterns and middleware solutions
- Data architecture and analytics platform design
- Security architecture with focus on AI governance and data privacy
- DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation for AI/ML workloads
- Enterprise software architecture and modernization strategy

HOBA AI Assessment Framework Implementation:

- Conduct comprehensive AI readiness evaluations across business functions
- Evaluate existing data infrastructure and AI-readiness of legacy systems
- Assess organizational change management capabilities for AI adoption
- Design AI governance frameworks including ethics, bias detection, and compliance
- Create custom AI maturity models aligned with business transformation goals
- Develop ROI models and business cases for AI transformation initiatives

Experience Required:

- 8+ years enterprise technology architecture experience
- 3+ years hands-on experience with AI/ML implementations in enterprise environments
- Proven track record of successful AI transformation projects ($1M+ budgets)
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms with focus on AI/ML services
- Experience with LLM integration, prompt engineering, and generative AI applications
- Strong background in data architecture, analytics platforms, and data governance
- Government, financial services, or large enterprise experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred
- Australian/New Zealand work authorisation required

Preferred Qualifications:

- Cloud architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional)
- AI/ML certifications (AWS ML Specialty, Azure AI Engineer, Google ML Engineer)
- Experience with specific AI platforms: OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Bard/Gemini
- Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and responsible AI practices
- Experience with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma) and embedding models
- Understanding of AI regulatory landscape (EU AI Act, proposed AI regulations)

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary: AUD $165k-$210k / NZD $150k-$185k (based on AI expertise)
- AI transformation project bonuses and performance incentives
- Equity participation in rapidly expanding international methodology company
- Direct mentorship from Heath Gascoigne and access to global AI transformation case studies
- Annual AI conference and training budget ($5000+ professional development)
- Access to cutting-edge AI tools and platform partnerships
- Ground floor opportunity in ANZ AI transformation market expansion
- Flexible hybrid working with option to work directly on international AI projects

Why This Role Matters:

The AI transformation market in Australia and New Zealand is experiencing explosive growth, but 80% of enterprise AI initiatives fail to deliver business value. Organizations are investing millions in AI tools without proper assessment, governance, or integration strategy.

Current AI Market Context:

- Australian government investing $1.2B in AI and digital transformation initiatives
- New Zealand’s Digital Strategy 2.0 prioritizing AI adoption across public sector
- Enterprise demand for AI assessment and governance frameworks at all-time high
- Skills shortage in enterprise AI architecture with 300% salary growth in specialist roles
- Regulatory pressure increasing need for responsible AI implementation frameworks

Your Impact:

- Lead AI transformations that deliver measurable business outcomes, not just technology implementations
- Help organizations avoid the $500M-$2B AI project failures we’re called in to rescue
- Establish HOBA as the premier AI transformation methodology in ANZ markets
- Work on landmark AI projects that define successful enterprise AI adoption in the region

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