AI Systems Architect

AI Systems Architect - Cheshire

My Client is a privately owned technology company operating in a specialist, data-driven domain, currently scaling a complex software platform built around edge computing, distributed systems, and AI workloads. They are seeking an experienced AI Systems Architect to take technical ownership of the core system architecture as the platform evolves and scales. This role is being handled confidentially and offers significant autonomy, influence over technical direction, and long-term progression for the right individual.

The Role

This position sits at the intersection of systems architecture, backend engineering, and platform reliability. You will design and build the infrastructure that connects distributed edge environments with backend services, ensuring systems are scalable, observable, and robust in production. The role is hands-on and suited to someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems rather than operating purely at a conceptual level.

Key Responsibilities

Own and evolve end-to-end system architecture across edge and backend environments

Design and build backend services and APIs using Go and Python

Develop scalable data ingestion, messaging, and telemetry pipelines

Support containerised deployments and system reliability

Work closely with senior engineers to align architecture with delivery

Identify and manage trade-offs around performance, latency, and scalability

Document system design and architectural decisions clearly

Essential Experience

Strong experience with Python in production environments

Commercial experience using Go (Golang) for backend or systems development

Solid Linux background

Proven track record designing and supporting production distributed systems

API design and integration experience

Strong understanding of networking and system interactions

Desirable Background

Edge or distributed computing environments

Event-driven or messaging-based architectures

Telemetry, monitoring, or data-intensive platforms

Containerisation and deployment workflows

Exposure to constrained or non-traditional runtime environments

Profile Sought

Senior engineer or architect who remains hands-on

Comfortable operating with incomplete information and evolving requirements

Pragmatic decision-maker who understands real-world trade-offs

Clear communicator with strong documentation habits

Interested in long-term technical ownership rather than short-term delivery

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AI Systems Architect - Cheshire