AI Solution Architect

TUI Group is the world’s number one integrated tourism business.

The Customer AI & Rapid Prototyping department stands at the forefront of digital transformation at TUI, driving company-wide AI adoption. Our team develops innovative AI solutions and personalized customer experiences that create measurable business value and give TUI a competitive edge in the travel industry. We combine data science, AI prototyping, and strategic implementation to deliver both rapid innovation and sustainable personalization solutions. In our dynamic work environment, we foster a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making, while working closely with various business units to shape the future of personalized travel experiences.

We're looking for an experienced AI Solution Architect to design our central AI Platforms, drive key technical decisions, and establish clear governance and security standards across TUI's IT landscape.

Become part of our team - applications open!  This role will be advertised for a minimum of 14 days but could close anytime after this time so don't delay!

ABOUT OUR OFFER
 

• Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, bonus opportunity, exclusive travel perks & discounts, extensive health & wellbeing support, and more.
• Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance and offer hybrid or remote working models.
• A career to shape: Opportunities to upskill, reskill and grow your career. Access the TUI Tech Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.
• Expand your horizons: Participate in our tech communities and collaborate on global projects and teams.
• Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation and the Sustainable Tech Community. 

ABOUT THE JOB  

• Lead technology and organisational transformation initiatives, shaping IT architecture strategies in collaboration with senior tech leaders.
• Translate business opportunities into innovative AI solutions, using your strong facilitation skills to engage teams and enhance solution quality.
• Champion architectural standards and practices, aligning our technology strategy with compliance and business integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement in agile environments by identifying gaps and adapting processes to market trends.
• Ensure technical implementations align with enterprise architecture and organisational goals, staying informed on emerging AI technologies.
• Shape architecture with a deep understanding of business context, fostering sustainable delivery and quality from the outset. 
• Support teams in adopting AI platforms, balancing tactical needs with long-term maintainability, and driving engineering excellence. 
• Actively contribute to global tech communities, lead impactful initiatives, and promote secure behaviours across all activities.

ABOUT YOU 

• Recognised thought leader in AI, active in global tech communities.
• Experienced architect and servant leader with a passion for AI platform architecture.
• Proven in designing and optimising architecture blueprints to enable self-service innovation.
• Skilled at translating business vision into technical strategies and communicating them back.
• Agile-minded, integrating architectural practices seamlessly into agile workflows.
• Provides technical leadership with a strategic, long-term vision across tech communities.
• Strong communicator, adept at managing senior stakeholders and cross-boundary collaboration.
• Proficient in cloud tech, microservices, CI/CD, DevSecOps.
• Customer-focused with a passion for crafting high-quality digital products, continuous improvement, with an understanding of the social, legal, and ethical impact of AI technologies.

From a workplace to a place to belong.  At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments so if you require any support, please do let us know.