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We are seeking an experienced AI Solution Architect to join the Koch TechnologyAI Innovation & Design team.In this role, you will lead the architecture and development of AI-powered products that create business value through responsible, scalable solutions. You will design and build full-stack applications, partner with product and business leaders, and apply AI and automation to transform processes, products, and services.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technicalexpertisewith strategic thinking. They thrive in ambiguity, are motivated by solving complex problems, anddemonstratea continuous learning mindset while driving meaningful impact across the organization.

Our Team

The AI Innovation & Design team applies AI & Automation technologies to transform processes, products, and services in Koch Technology. We partner with capability teams, product owners, and business leaders across the enterprise toidentifyhigh-value opportunities, prototype quickly, and deliver AI solutions that transform how work gets done. You will work daily with architects, engineers, designers, product managers, and business stakeholders.

This role can be located in Wichita, KS / Atlanta, GA / Plano, TX and requires an in office presence with flexibility. This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship. What You Will Do

• Serve asatechnical architect for multiple AIprojects, owning end-to-end design across the full stack - data, models, backend services, APIs, front-end experiences, and cloud infrastructure.
• Partner with productownersto shape theAIarchitectureand roadmap, prioritize work by value, and steward the product lifecycle from concept throughdeploymentand adoption.
• Work directly with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into technical solutions, and ensure those solutions deliver measurable business value.
• Think broadly about how AI and automation can reinvent existing processes and capabilities.Partner across teams tohelp leaders understand 'art of the possible', ideate solutions, and rapidly prototypesolutions.
• Developfull-stack AIand Automation solutions, setting technical direction through working code, reference architectures, and reusable design patterns.
• Identifytechnical, delivery, and adoptionchallengesearly and develop strategies tooptimizecosts and risks effectively.
• Express ideas and actively listen across technical and non-technical audiences; provide regular updates andseek continuous feedback.
• Grow the knowledge and experience ofotherteam members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.

Track rapidly emerging AI technologies and advocate for their adoption where they create real value.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experiencedesigning and deliveringAIand software engineeringprojects,specifically hands on knowledge of AI Tools and services such asBedRock, Anthropic, Azure, and others.
• Experience with cloud-native architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience designing APIs, integrations, event-driven systems, and scalable application architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical and business challenges through structured analysis and practical solutions.
• Experience partnering with business stakeholders, product teams, and technical teams to align priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Proven ability to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving technology environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Understand generative AI technologies and their practical applications.
• Experience with identity, security, authentication, or enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with container platforms and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of AWS services including Application Load Balancers, AWS Fargate, DynamoDB, and S3.
• ExperiencewithCI/CD,GitOps,Infrastructure as Code, and platform engineeringpractices.
• Developing in Reactor othermodern UIframeworks
• Experience mentoring senior engineers and emerging technical leaders.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

Koch creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make lifebetter. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineeredtechnology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics andmany more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs about 120,000 employeesacross the globe.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how ourbusiness philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).