#EG Data & AI Architect
Summary
Designs cloud-native data platforms and AI systems using LLMs, RAG, and agentic frameworks to build scalable, intelligent solutions for enterprises and public agencies.
Company Description
NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.
Job Description About the Role We are looking for a visionary
Data & AI Architect
to design and lead next-generation data and AI solutions for clients across Singapore and the region. You will define end-to-end architectures that connect
data engineering, applied AI, and agentic intelligence
— helping enterprises and public agencies unlock the power of data, automation, and generative AI.
At NCS, we partner with leading technology ecosystems including
Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Databricks . You will collaborate closely with these partners and our clients to turn ideas into scalable, intelligent platforms that deliver measurable business value.
What You’ll Do 1. Design Data & AI Architectures
Architect
cloud-native data platforms
and pipelines for ingestion, transformation, analytics, and visualization.
Design
data lakehouse and real-time streaming
architectures with strong governance and performance standards.
Ensure the architecture supports scalability, resilience, and security across cloud and hybrid environments.
2. Build Intelligent and Agentic AI Systems
Lead the design of
AI and agentic architectures
that combine data pipelines, large language models (LLMs), and reasoning engines.
Use frameworks such as
LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
to enable contextual, autonomous AI applications.
Leverage hyperscaler ecosystems including
Google Gemini, Agentspace, AWS Bedrock, and Azure AI Studio
to operationalize next-generation AI systems.
3. Lead Delivery and Assurance
Oversee technical design and ensure end-to-end architecture quality across delivery teams.
Provide technical leadership on solution integration, cost optimization, and compliance.
Collaborate with software, cloud, and data engineers to embed AI capabilities seamlessly into enterprise platforms.
4. Drive Innovation and Thought Leadership
Develop and evangelize
AI-first and agentic design principles
across NCS and with clients.
Create reusable
blueprints, accelerators, and reference architectures
to accelerate adoption.
Mentor teams to uplift engineering and AI capabilities within NCS.
5. Engage Clients and Partners
Partner with clients to translate business needs into scalable data and AI solutions.
Collaborate with leading cloud and AI technology partners to co-develop new industry offerings.
Represent NCS in technology forums and client showcases as a
thought leader in data and AI innovation .
Qualifications What You Bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields.
8–12 years of experience in technology, including at least 5 years in
data, AI, or solution architecture
roles.
Strong hands-on experience in one or more cloud ecosystems (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure).
Expertise in data engineering frameworks (Databricks, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, DBT) and modern AI architectures (LLM, RAG, agentic systems).
Familiarity with
vector databases
(FAISS, Qdrant, Weaviate, Chroma) and
MLOps / AIOps
pipelines.
Excellent stakeholder communication skills — able to articulate technical strategy in business terms.
Preferred Certifications
Google Professional Data Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer
AWS Certified Machine Learning or Data Analytics Specialty
Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate
Databricks Certified Data Architect / Machine Learning Professional
Additional Information Why Join NCS
Lead high-impact AImanagement consultingprograms for major enterprises and public sector clients.
Shape enterprise strategies and governance frameworks that drive real transformation.
Work with a talented, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment.
Competitive compensation and strong professional development support.
We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.
Together, we make the extraordinary happen.
Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.
Job Description About the Role We are looking for a visionary
Data & AI Architect
to design and lead next-generation data and AI solutions for clients across Singapore and the region. You will define end-to-end architectures that connect
data engineering, applied AI, and agentic intelligence
— helping enterprises and public agencies unlock the power of data, automation, and generative AI.
At NCS, we partner with leading technology ecosystems including
Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Databricks . You will collaborate closely with these partners and our clients to turn ideas into scalable, intelligent platforms that deliver measurable business value.
What You’ll Do 1. Design Data & AI Architectures
Architect
cloud-native data platforms
and pipelines for ingestion, transformation, analytics, and visualization.
Design
data lakehouse and real-time streaming
architectures with strong governance and performance standards.
Ensure the architecture supports scalability, resilience, and security across cloud and hybrid environments.
2. Build Intelligent and Agentic AI Systems
Lead the design of
AI and agentic architectures
that combine data pipelines, large language models (LLMs), and reasoning engines.
Use frameworks such as
LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
to enable contextual, autonomous AI applications.
Leverage hyperscaler ecosystems including
Google Gemini, Agentspace, AWS Bedrock, and Azure AI Studio
to operationalize next-generation AI systems.
3. Lead Delivery and Assurance
Oversee technical design and ensure end-to-end architecture quality across delivery teams.
Provide technical leadership on solution integration, cost optimization, and compliance.
Collaborate with software, cloud, and data engineers to embed AI capabilities seamlessly into enterprise platforms.
4. Drive Innovation and Thought Leadership
Develop and evangelize
AI-first and agentic design principles
across NCS and with clients.
Create reusable
blueprints, accelerators, and reference architectures
to accelerate adoption.
Mentor teams to uplift engineering and AI capabilities within NCS.
5. Engage Clients and Partners
Partner with clients to translate business needs into scalable data and AI solutions.
Collaborate with leading cloud and AI technology partners to co-develop new industry offerings.
Represent NCS in technology forums and client showcases as a
thought leader in data and AI innovation .
Qualifications What You Bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields.
8–12 years of experience in technology, including at least 5 years in
data, AI, or solution architecture
roles.
Strong hands-on experience in one or more cloud ecosystems (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure).
Expertise in data engineering frameworks (Databricks, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, DBT) and modern AI architectures (LLM, RAG, agentic systems).
Familiarity with
vector databases
(FAISS, Qdrant, Weaviate, Chroma) and
MLOps / AIOps
pipelines.
Excellent stakeholder communication skills — able to articulate technical strategy in business terms.
Preferred Certifications
Google Professional Data Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer
AWS Certified Machine Learning or Data Analytics Specialty
Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate
Databricks Certified Data Architect / Machine Learning Professional
Additional Information Why Join NCS
Lead high-impact AImanagement consultingprograms for major enterprises and public sector clients.
Shape enterprise strategies and governance frameworks that drive real transformation.
Work with a talented, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment.
Competitive compensation and strong professional development support.
We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.
Together, we make the extraordinary happen.
Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.