Principal, Sol. Architect, AI

Requisition ID 36786 Office Country Bulgaria Office City Sofia Division Information Technology Full-Time/Part-Time​ Full Time Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 3 years Posting End Date 08/06/2026

Our AI Centre of Excellence is operational. We need a Senior Architect to lead enterprise AI strategy within the IT Architecture team. You'll translate C-suite ambitions into defensible technical architecture, selecting platforms, governing risk, shipping solutions to production. You'll own technology decisions (buy versus build, model selection, cloud infrastructure), engaging with senior stakeholders, and embed governance and compliance throughout delivery.
What you’ll be doing:

Define and drive enterprise AI architecture and strategy
Turn business needs into scalable AI solutions (GenAI, RAG, agents, ML)
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
Oversee end-to-end delivery quality – from design to production
Lead technology decisions (buy vs build, platforms, models)
Embed Responsible AI (governance, explainability, compliance)
Mentor teams and promote engineering excellence
What we’re looking for:

Extensive Architecture experience in AI ProjectsProven experience at leading application architecture or development through all lifecycle phases on several enterprise scale projects Proven experience at architecture or technical leadership of AI and ML systemsProven track record delivering AI/ML solutions in productionStrong expertise in Agentic AI, Generative AI and LLMOpsExperience with Azure AI ecosystem and modern cloud architecturesStrong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersBackground in financial services / regulated environments is a plus
Who you are:

A seasoned architect with a AI-focused tech lead background who thinks strategically, communicates clearly, and thrives on turning complex challenges into impactful AI solutions.

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).