Sphere we combine global expertise and local insight to help people and companies to turn their ambitious goals into reality. At Sphere we put people first and strive to be a changemaker by building a better future through innovation and technology. Sphere is helping a known multinational company to innovate and bring new platforms to market and is looking for a Principal Architect who will join our team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Develop Generative AI solutions using Databricks, ML, and GenAI technologies across various client teams; • Contribute to the development and applications using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI; • Exploring new areas within the fields of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI and translating research into practical applications; • Communicate complex technical concepts and findings to non-technical stakeholders; • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate generative AI solutions into existing workflow systems; • Research and stay up to date on the latest advancements in generative AI technologies and methodologies; • Optimize and fine-tune generative models for performance and efficiency; • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to generative AI models and implementations; • Create and maintain documentation for generative AI models and their applications; • Deployment and monitoring of Machine Learning models, with a strong focus on generative AI and LLM-based agents; • Communicate complex technical concepts and findings to non-technical stakeholders; • Design and Develop prototypes of the proposed systems in collaboration with appropriate IT practitioners and client Stakeholders; • Evaluate new and alternate Tools & technologies and choose the appropriate Tool/technology for efficiency and quality deliverables; • Display a high degree of confidence and ability to work in ambiguous situations; • Influence business decisions to drive resolutions to business needs, and concerns by providing recommendations and trade-offs; • Zeal for Continuous research and learning to attain in-depth knowledge of Capabilities, Limitations, internal architecture, Working and Applications on a broad range of trending tech stacks and present essential comparisons, pros/cons, and target use cases; • Assist leadership in building / upgrading reference Architectures, building new service Lines or adding to capabilities on existing service lines, or designing and Implementing programs to align delivery teams to new / enhanced service offerings; • Ideate & Lead training programs to help Next Gen gain technical expertise.
Requirements: • At least 3 years of experience in creating AI solutions using Databricks (Certification is a plus); • Experience with generative AI frameworks, such as LlamaIndex and Langchain; • Familiarity with generative AI models from OpenAI, Google, or open-source alternatives (e.g., Llama, Claude, Hugging Face); • Programming experience in Python and SQL; • Proficiency in diverse data storage systems, including RDMS and NoSQL; • Expertise in utilizing major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) for developing cloud-based solutions; • Understanding of neural network architectures, such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Transformers; • Experience using TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras for designing, training, and validating AI models; • Familiarity with CI/CD solutions in the context of MLOps and LLMOps, including automation with IaC (Biceps/Terraform); • Skills in data preprocessing and feature engineering for AI model training; • Knowledge of designing and explaining data pipelines, ML pipelines, and ML training and serving methodologies; • Experience in deploying ML models using native infrastructure (e.g., Azure DevOps, Databricks) or third-party MLOps platforms; • Understanding of specific domains or industries and the application of NLP/LLM solutions; • Demonstrated innovative mindset and problem-solving abilities; • Awareness of AI standards and the ability to assess and mitigate technology risks; • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Sphere offers a competitive and rewarding salary and benefits package, as well as an intellectually and creatively stimulating work environment, flexibility, and unique international travel opportunities.
