Gen AI Architect Google (City of Sydney)

Job Description As an AI Architect within our Google Cloud practice at NCS Australia , you will lead the end-to-end solution architecture for multiple high-profile Generative AI projects. This is a senior, client-facing position where you will act as the technical authority, bridging the gap between complex business requirements and cutting-edge Google Cloud technology. You will be responsible for reviewing and approving high-level designs, ensuring that every solution we deploy is built on a foundation of security, cost-efficiency, and robust MLOps. Beyond the initial design, you will manage the entire development lifecycle for project applications. You will be accountable for maintaining elite code quality, managing deployment schedules, and optimizing developer resources to ensure our delivery aligns with Google Cloud best practices. Your leadership ensures that our GenAI solutions are not just innovative, but operationally stable and compliant. You will actively manage operational budgets and Google Cloud costs, enforcing strict MLOps and security SOPs across your project portfolio to guarantee long-term success for our clients. Your impact will be deep as you lead client engagements and discovery workshops. You will work closely with client leadership to align AI solution values with their specific KPIs, presenting compelling business cases and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis. By partnering with our Senior Managers on long-term AI strategy, you will play a pivotal role in driving the digital transformation of Australia’s leading enterprises. Qualifications You are a strategic technologist who thrives in a consultancy environment, balancing deep technical expertise with the communication skills required to influence senior stakeholders. You don't just build models; you build production-ready ecosystems. To excel in this role, you will bring: Architectural Expertise: Proven experience designing and overseeing end-to-end AI/ML solutions specifically on Google Cloud , with a focus on Vertex AI and Model Garden . Operational Rigor: A strong background in MLOps and serverless-first engineering, with the ability to govern development standards and ensure operational stability. Client Centricity: Excellent communication skills with experience leading discovery workshops and presenting technical roadmaps to non-technical executive audiences. Financial Acumen: Experience managing project scopes and operational budgets, specifically regarding cloud consumption and resource optimization. Certified Excellence: You hold (or are ready to achieve) the following certifications: Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer Google Cloud Skilled Cloud Architect Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer Additional Information NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth. NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ruj0b