<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p><strong>Solution Architect / Consultant (AI &amp; Retail) (m/f/d)</strong></p><p><strong>Start:</strong> 01.07.2026 (earlier preferred) - e.g. mid June 2026</p><p><strong>End:</strong> 31.12.2026 (extension possible)</p><p><strong>Workload:</strong> Full-time (~220 days)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Vienna (3 days/week) + Remote (2 days/week)</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support and align Retail initiatives across:</p><ul><li>Agentic AI (automation, decisioning, agents)</li><li>Conversational AI (virtual assistants, customer channels)</li><li>Strategic Retail topics (e.g., Bank-as-a-Platform, SME lending)</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Portfolio Assessment:</strong> Analyze AI initiatives across teams/vendors; identify overlaps, gaps, and inconsistencies</li><li><strong>Architecture Governance:</strong> Review solutions, ensure integration, scalability, and alignment with existing platforms</li><li><strong>Strategic Alignment:</strong> Align Retail initiatives with Group AI and architecture standards</li><li><strong>Vendor Evaluation:</strong> Support build vs. buy decisions considering cost, scalability, and maintainability</li><li><strong>Executive Reporting:</strong> Deliver clear, board-level summaries and recommendations</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Deliverables</strong></p><ul><li>AI/Retail initiative portfolio overview</li><li>Architecture assessments</li><li>Target architecture blueprint</li><li>Gap analysis and roadmap</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience in Solution/Enterprise Architecture</li><li>Strong background in AI (Agentic &amp; Conversational AI)</li><li>Banking/financial services experience preferred</li><li>Expertise in cloud (AWS/Azure), microservices, API-first design</li><li>Knowledge of LLMs, RAG, AI orchestration, agent frameworks</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Experience in agile environments</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p><p>Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented; strong ownership and collaboration mindset</p><p>Fluent English (German or CEE language is a plus)</p><p></p> </div>