AI Technical Architect

AI Technical Architect

Location: Bristol, Norwich, York or Perth

Salary: Circa £100k

This is a great job for someone who…loves shaping how AI and GenAI technology is designed, scaled and used responsibly. If you enjoy working with senior stakeholders, solving complex problems and setting clear technical direction, this role could be for you.

A bit about the job

This role exists to help Aviva design and scale secure, responsible AI and GenAI platforms that support great customer outcomes. You’ll join a forward‑thinking architecture team that sets technical direction across our AI estate. We work closely with business and technology leaders to translate strategy into robust, future‑ready solutions.

You’ll be accountable for defining AI architecture standards, guiding complex design decisions and supporting safe delivery across GenAI programmes. Ultimately, you’ll help ensure our AI platforms are scalable, compliant and delivering real value.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Proven experience designing and governing complex technology and AI architectures at scale
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure), AI/ML or GenAI frameworks and architecture patterns
• Experience working with senior stakeholders to define roadmaps and technical direction
• Ability to balance innovation with risk, governance, regulation and security requirements
• A clear, collaborative communication style that brings others with you

What you’ll get for this role: 

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.  

• Starting salary circa £100k (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) 
• Bonus opportunity – 12% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s. 
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days 
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it 
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts 
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme 
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave  
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work  
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others 
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools 

Take a look to learn more.  Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. 

Aviva is for everyone: 

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. 

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. 

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here 

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please give Chloe Nettley a call on 07795207964 or send an email to chloe.nettley@aviva.com