AI Architect - Enterprise Semantic Solution
Apex Systems, Spring, TX, United States
Job Description
AI Architect - Enterprise Semantic Solution
Location:
Spring, Texas (On-site) Employment Type:
Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to lead the design and implementation of an enterprise semantic layer. This role will enable business users to consume structured and unstructured data through natural language and chat-based experiences. The position involves shaping a central consumption layer and a curated data product strategy, creating the connective tissue across multiple semantic implementations and business domains to support an enterprise-wide architecture.
Key Responsibilities Architect and help implement an enterprise semantic layer that enables users to interact with curated data products using chat and natural language interfaces. Define the approach for an enterprise context layer that serves as the connective tissue between different semantic implementations across business domains. Support the design of a central consumption layer and curated data product strategy for reusable enterprise data assets. Partner with business and technical stakeholders on ontology definition, semantic modeling, and semantic governance. Translate high-level architecture concepts into executable implementation plans and delivery outcomes. Contribute to a layered semantic approach, including platform-side modeling, ontology extraction, curated semantic views, and enterprise-level connective capabilities. Work across an evolving technology landscape including cloud data platforms, cataloging tools, graph technologies, and orchestration frameworks. Help establish a reusable enterprise framework for semantic information orchestration and consumption. Required Qualifications
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise semantic layer or semantic information orchestration solutions. Hands-on experience with semantic technologies, LLM frameworks, graph technologies (such as Neo4J), and semantic orchestration tools. Experience with Snowflake and Collibra. Strong understanding of how to enable users to chat with data across structured and unstructured sources. Experience defining or supporting ontology models, semantic structures, and enterprise information architecture. Ability to convert high-level architecture direction into real-world implementation outcomes. Experience building solutions that span multiple platforms or business domains rather than siloed, platform-specific implementations. Strong collaboration skills to work with business stakeholders, architects, and platform teams in an exploration and design environment. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with modern cloud data platforms serving as central data hubs or semantic consumption layers. Familiarity with enterprise data catalog and governance capabilities. Exposure to graph and non-graph approaches for semantic integration and enterprise connective layers. Experience supporting enterprise initiatives involving data marketplace, consumption layer, and reusable AI/semantic frameworks. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview:
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Location:
Spring, Texas (On-site) Employment Type:
Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to lead the design and implementation of an enterprise semantic layer. This role will enable business users to consume structured and unstructured data through natural language and chat-based experiences. The position involves shaping a central consumption layer and a curated data product strategy, creating the connective tissue across multiple semantic implementations and business domains to support an enterprise-wide architecture.
Key Responsibilities Architect and help implement an enterprise semantic layer that enables users to interact with curated data products using chat and natural language interfaces. Define the approach for an enterprise context layer that serves as the connective tissue between different semantic implementations across business domains. Support the design of a central consumption layer and curated data product strategy for reusable enterprise data assets. Partner with business and technical stakeholders on ontology definition, semantic modeling, and semantic governance. Translate high-level architecture concepts into executable implementation plans and delivery outcomes. Contribute to a layered semantic approach, including platform-side modeling, ontology extraction, curated semantic views, and enterprise-level connective capabilities. Work across an evolving technology landscape including cloud data platforms, cataloging tools, graph technologies, and orchestration frameworks. Help establish a reusable enterprise framework for semantic information orchestration and consumption. Required Qualifications
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise semantic layer or semantic information orchestration solutions. Hands-on experience with semantic technologies, LLM frameworks, graph technologies (such as Neo4J), and semantic orchestration tools. Experience with Snowflake and Collibra. Strong understanding of how to enable users to chat with data across structured and unstructured sources. Experience defining or supporting ontology models, semantic structures, and enterprise information architecture. Ability to convert high-level architecture direction into real-world implementation outcomes. Experience building solutions that span multiple platforms or business domains rather than siloed, platform-specific implementations. Strong collaboration skills to work with business stakeholders, architects, and platform teams in an exploration and design environment. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with modern cloud data platforms serving as central data hubs or semantic consumption layers. Familiarity with enterprise data catalog and governance capabilities. Exposure to graph and non-graph approaches for semantic integration and enterprise connective layers. Experience supporting enterprise initiatives involving data marketplace, consumption layer, and reusable AI/semantic frameworks. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview:
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.