Position: Data & AI Architect
Company: Global IT Consulting & Technology Services Company
Location: Japan
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
A global IT consulting and technology services organization is seeking a Data & AI Architect to join its enterprise data practice. This role focuses on leading data and AI architecture initiatives within large-scale retail transformation programs, leveraging both SAP and non-SAP ecosystems.
You will work in a highly collaborative, global environment, contributing to advanced analytics and AI-driven business transformation initiatives.
Position Summary
The Data & AI Architect will be responsible for defining target architecture, establishing governance frameworks, and enabling scalable AI/ML use cases. This is a senior role requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on expertise across enterprise data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Data & AI Architecture
Define target data and AI architecture aligned with business priorities
Design scalable data platforms across SAP and non-SAP environments
Develop data models and semantic layers for analytics use cases
Integration & Systems Design
Architect integration patterns across enterprise systems
Support complex retail ecosystems including POS, OMS, eCommerce, and ERP systems
Ensure seamless data flow across multiple platforms
Governance & Compliance
Establish frameworks for data quality, lineage, and access control
Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and regulatory standards
Define governance models for enterprise data usage
AI / ML Enablement
Drive AI/ML use case development and implementation
Define model lifecycle processes and MLOps frameworks
Enable scalable AI solutions using cloud and enterprise platforms
Stakeholder Collaboration
Provide architectural leadership across design, build, and deployment phases
Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
Requirements
Core Requirements
8–12+ years of experience in data, analytics, or enterprise architecture
Strong experience designing data platforms in SAP-centric environments
Deep understanding of retail data domains and business processes
Experience establishing data governance and compliance frameworks
Proven experience enabling AI/ML use cases at scale
Technical Skills
Experience with enterprise data modeling and integration architectures
Knowledge of AI/ML lifecycle and MLOps practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Language
Japanese: Native or business level preferred
English: Business level preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SAP BTP (Datasphere, Integration Suite, AI/ML services)
Exposure to hyperscaler cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with enterprise data frameworks and reference architectures
Experience in large-scale, multi-vendor transformation programs
Career Opportunities
Growth within a global data and AI practice
Exposure to cutting-edge enterprise transformation projects
Potential career path into Chief Architect or Data Strategy leadership roles
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary (based on experience)
Standard benefits aligned with company policies
Working Hours
Standard business hours