Associate Director - Forward Deployed Engineer/AI Engineer at KPMG Global Services

Gurgaon, haryana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Solution Architecture, Generative AI, Large Language Models, Python, ReactJS, Microsoft Azure, RAG, Vector Databases, Azure DevOps, AI Governance, Multi-agent Systems, CI/CD, Flask, Django, FastAPI, Technical Leadership

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Job Requirements Major accountabilities: * Solution Architecture & Delivery * Defining and delivering scalable AI solutions across discovery, development, regulatory, and commercial functions. * Create and maintain reference architectures, reusable components, and best practices for GenAI adoption. * Business Partnership * Engage with business stakeholders to identify high-value use cases and translate requirements into technical solutions. * Act as a trusted advisor for GenAI solutioning across India and US teams. * Governance & Compliance * Ensure alignment with responsible AI practices and compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, GxP, and EU AI Act. * Embed security, transparency, and fairness principles into all architectures. * Innovation & Ecosystem Engagement * Evaluate and integrate new LLM models, frameworks, and orchestration tools (OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama, LangChain, LlamaIndex, DSPy). * Partner with startups, academia, and vendors to bring cutting-edge GenAI innovation to KPMG. * Leadership & Mentorship * Provide technical guidance to solution teams and build GenAI capability within the India hub. * Collaborate with peers across KPMG to ensure global consistency and scalability. Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or equivalent. 12+ years in enterprise IT/solution architecture, including 4+ years in AI/ML and 2+ years in GenAI. * Hands-on knowledge of LLMs, vector databases, RAG, and multi-agent systems. * Proven ability to design solutions across multi-cloud environments (Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock). * Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks and AI governance. Responsibilities: Solution Architecture: * Design and implement end-to-end architecture for complex web applications, ensuring integration across frontend, backend, and cloud services. * Oversee architectural decisions and provide technical leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance business processes and efficiencies. * Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs. * Ensure that technical solutions meet compliance, security, and scalability requirements. * Develop architecture documentation, including system diagrams and technical design specifications. Frontend & Backend Development: * Lead the design of dynamic, responsive user interfaces using ReactJS and other modern technologies. * Guide the development of robust backend systems using Python frameworks such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI. * Ensure efficient data flow and integration between frontend and backend components. * Optimize application performance and ensure best practices across development teams. Cloud Technology: * Architect and implement cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure, ensuring high availability and resilience. * Leverage cloud services such as Azure Functions, Azure App Service, and Azure Storage to optimize application performance. * Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for streamlined integration and deployment processes. * Ensure application security and compliance using Azure Security Center and related tools. Leadership & Strategy: * Lead cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. * Mentor and develop team members, focusing on skill development and professional growth. * Drive strategic initiatives and projects, aligning them with organizational goals and technology strategies. * Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing insights and updates on project progress. * Identify and mitigate potential risks in project execution and architectural design. Requirements: Technical Skills: * Proven experience in solution architecture with a strong background in both frontend and backend development. * Awareness in ReactJS, including hooks, functional components, and state management. * Extensive experience with Python frameworks for backend development, such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI. * Strong understanding of cloud technologies, with significant experience using Microsoft Azure services. * Proficiency in creating and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Leadership & Communication: * Demonstrated experience in a leadership role, with strong management skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. * Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving business value through technology.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of scalable GenAI solutions and end-to-end web architectures across various business functions. Provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with AI governance and regulatory compliance.