Principal Architect leading complex custom software and AI systems for Ingeno’s manufacturing and defence clients. Standardizing engineering practices, AI integration, and technology strategy across the firm.
Responsibilities
Serve as principal/lead architect on Ingeno's most complex and highest-risk client engagements
Act as the technical escalation point for delivery teams facing architecture-level challenges
Lead solution architecture during Strategic Discovery and Solution Design phases for flagship accounts
Provide technical risk review and sign-off on statements of work above a defined complexity threshold
Own and continuously evolve Ingeno's five-phase Development Process Framework
Run architecture reviews for projects above a defined size or complexity threshold
Own phase-level KPI and performance measurement frameworks
Translate retrospective and post-mortem lessons into concrete process improvements
Standardize estimation methodology across delivery teams
Review and approve estimates above a defined threshold before client communication
Define AI usage strategies for internal operations and client projects
Optimize product and software development processes through AI
Define guardrails and best practices for safe, responsible AI use, including sensitive client data handling
Establish integration and interoperability standards for LLMs, RAG, vector databases, and ML models
Oversee build-vs-buy decisions for AI tooling and infrastructure
Maintain consistent AI usage standards across the organization
Establish company technology strategies with senior leadership and participate in implementation
Contribute to the evolution of the technical competency ladder
Provide technical solutioning and SOW risk review for complex sales opportunities
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
12+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time in architecture roles
Proven track record architecting complex, production-grade systems in a client services / consulting environment
Direct experience integrating AI/ML components (LLMs, RAG, vector databases) into production systems
Experience standardizing engineering practices across multiple teams (SDLC, estimation, code quality)
Bilingual (French/English), spoken and written
Experience in regulated or high-compliance sectors (e.g., defence, healthcare) is an asset
Strong communication skills, comfortable working with both hands-on delivery teams and executive leadership
Pragmatic approach balancing standardization rigor with delivery-team autonomy and speed
Credible technical leadership while remaining hands-on
Ability to manage a dual mandate and protect time for both sides of the role
Strong change-management instincts
Benefits
Remote work arrangement
Opportunity to work on custom software and AI solutions
Work focused on manufacturing and defence sectors
Technical leadership and influence over company technology strategy
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