AI Architect - United States - 9130 - TQL
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TQL
AI Architect
General information
Country
USA
State
Florida
City
Tampa
Descriptions & requirements
About the role:
As an AI Architect at TQL, you will define and lead the enterprise-wide AI architecture that powers next-generation intelligence and automation across our logistics and freight brokerage ecosystem. This role is responsible for setting how AI systems are designed, built, governed and scaled - ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, cost-efficient and deeply embedded into business workflows.
You will partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Data and Operations leadership to identify high-impact use cases and deliver AI capabilities that drive measurable improvements across pricing, capacity matching, customer service, claims, risk and operator productivity.
What's in it for you:
Competitive compensation
Opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide AI architecture
High visibility partnership with executive leadership
Long‑term career growth in a collaborative, AI‑driven organization
Comprehensive benefits package
Health, dental and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more
Certified Great Place to Work and voted a 2019-2026 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT
What we're looking for:
What you'll be doing:
AI Strategy & Enterprise Architecture
Evaluate and recommend AI models, APIs and platforms (e.g., Anthropic, OpenAI, Microsoft, Google) based on security, reliability, cost and enterprise fit
Define the enterprise AI architecture across Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Microsoft Fabric, Azure ML, APIs, event-driven systems and operator-facing tools
Establish standards for building LLM applications, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, intelligent agents and ML models at scale
Create reference architectures for AI-powered solutions including real-time workflows, automation, copilots and knowledge assistants
Application Architecture & Integration
Design how AI services integrate with core applications, including broker tools, APIs, workflows and backend services
Establish patterns for serverless functions, microservices, REST APIs, event-driven pipelines and end-to-end orchestration
Partner with application development teams to embed AI into product features with the right performance, security, authentication and data flow patterns
Ensure AI solutions meet enterprise CI/CD, observability, reliability and SLA standards
Solution Design & Technical Leadership
Lead solution designs for AI platforms including vector databases, embedding pipelines, inference services, feature stores and model registries
Translate complex operator workflows into scalable, AI-enabled architectures that improve decision-making and productivity
Conduct architecture, design reviews and mentor AI Engineers, Software Engineers, Data Engineers and Data Scientists
Data & Integration Architecture
Partner with Data Engineering to ensure Fabric Lakehouse, Delta tables, warehouse layers and streaming systems support both training and inference workloads
Architect and optimize RAG pipelines using Azure AI Search, vector indexing, embeddings and metadata strategies
MLOps, Governance & Operational Readiness
Define and implement enterprise MLOps standards for model lifecycle management, versioning, monitoring and retraining
Apply Responsible AI practices including content filtering, privacy, compliance and hallucination mitigation
Ensure AI systems are observable with performance and cost monitoring
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Evaluate emerging AI models, agent frameworks and Azure capabilities for use in logistics workflows
Lead proofs of concept (PoCs) and accelerate adoption of high-value AI initiatives
Develop reusable technical playbooks and architectural patterns to mature AI across engineering teams
Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.
About Us
Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it.
As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck.
What's your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.
Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at recruiting@tql.com
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