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AI Architect Senior (m/f/d)

Körber Group koerber.com Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Porto Senior AI Engineering

At a glance

Senior AI Engineering role at Körber Group. Porto.

Pay not stated AI Architect salary

RoleAI Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationPorto
PostedSep 13, 2026 · 5w ago
Role brief

aimlroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Set the enterprise AI blueprint and operating rules, keeping AI work aligned with broader technology plans
  • Design AI architectures for scale, security and maintainability, choosing platforms and defining links to business and operational systems
  • Review proposed designs across AI projects and steer engineering teams on technical choices and sound practices
  • Track new AI technologies and advise when they merit adoption across projects
  • Build in security, privacy and regulatory controls, while addressing model governance, resilience and architecture risks

What you bring

  • At least ten years in architecture, software engineering, data or technology leadership
  • At least five years designing enterprise-scale cloud, data, analytics or AI solutions
  • A track record delivering AI, machine-learning or generative-AI platforms and solutions
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or another listed discipline
  • Strong grounding in enterprise integration, APIs, microservices, cloud platforms and security architecture

Who this fits

This senior role suits an architect who can set direction across AI initiatives and guide engineering teams while engaging senior business and technology stakeholders. The position is based in Porto, Portugal.

From the employer

The Senior AI Architect is responsible for defining the end-to-end architecture for AI solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise technology standards. The role provides technical leadership across all AI initiatives and establishes the architectural foundations required to support long-term growth and innovation. Your role in our team
  • Architecture Strategy:
  • Define and maintain the enterprise AI architecture strategy and target-state architecture.
  • Establish architectural principles, standards, and governance processes for AI solutions.
  • Ensure alignment between AI initiatives and enterprise technology strategy.

    Solution Design:
  • Design scalable, secure, and maintainable AI solution architectures.
  • Select appropriate tools, frameworks, platforms, and cloud services.
  • Define integration patterns with enterprise applications, data platforms, and operational systems.
  • Review and approve technical designs across AI initiatives.

    Technical Leadership:
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
  • Guide technical decision-making and best practices.
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
  • Ensure architectural consistency across multiple AI projects.

    Risk & Governance:
  • Ensure compliance with security, privacy, regulatory, and governance requirements.
  • Support model governance, resilience, and operational readiness.
  • Identify and mitigate architectural and technology risks.
Your profile
  • 10+ years of architecture, software engineering, data, or technology leadership experience.
  • Minimum 5 years designing enterprise-scale cloud, data, analytics, or AI solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering AI, machine learning, or generative AI platforms and solutions.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise integration, APIs, microservices, cloud platforms, and security architectures.
  • Experience engaging senior business and technology stakeholders.

    Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or related discipline.
  • Master’s degree desirable.
  • TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or equivalent certification highly desirable.
  • AI, Machine Learning, or Data Architecture certifications advantageous.

    Key Competencies    :
  • Enterprise architecture, AI and cloud technologies, Strategic technology planning, Technical leadership, Solution design, Risk management, Stakeholder engagement, Innovation and continuous improvement.
Your benefits Our benefits vary depending on the country of employment. Country-specific benefits will be discussed individually during the interview process. Your working environment As a groupwide shared service organization, Körber Global Business Services GmbH consolidates central functions in the areas of HR, IT, and Finance. We support the companies of the Körber Group with efficient processes and standardized service offerings, thereby making a significant contribution to the success of the International Group.

Recruitment Team
For questions please contact us via Koerbercampusporto.recruitment@koerber.com Please apply exclusively via the “Apply now” button.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.