Solution Architect, Artificial Intelligence

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

AARP’s Integrated Communications and Marketing (ICM) Group includes Membership, Content and Editorial, Customer Experience, External Relations, Brand Strategy and Strategic Communications. Across paid, earned, shared and owned channels, ICM manages AARP’s reputation, drives engagement and member growth, and showcases AARP’s mission and value through one, integrated voice.

The Solution Architect, Artificial Intelligence analyzes and defines business requirements to determine specifications and standards. Deploys and oversees implementation and integration of cloud-based applications, ensuring that appropriate information security standards are met. Collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline technology processes and to develop new procedures that support the business unit/department.

• Manages all aspects of web infrastructure security, priorities, and ongoing departmental cyber security work. Proposes and develops solutions.
• Administers all aspects of web infrastructure including architecture, operations, troubleshooting, and automation.
• Responds to and solves critical security incidents in real time to protect the organization’s members and brand.
• Configures, administers, and maintains the Pivotal Cloud Foundry application platform.
• Evaluates, tests, and implements new security infrastructure solutions/technologies.
• Develops, documents, and evangelizes infrastructure security best practices and guidelines.
• Collaborates and partners with Information Security to ensure highest level of security for infrastructure.

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience with consumer-facing Java web development.
• Hands-on experience with Generative and Predictive AI frameworks. 
• 5 years in a Tech Lead or a Solution Architect position.
• 5 years of AWS or equivalent cloud architecture experience.
• 5 years with REST web service development, and 5 years as a solutions architect responsible for enterprise-scale projects.
• Proven experience in designing and building maintainable automation solutions for delivering on large-scale platforms.
• Experience with Personalization and other elements of MarTech.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements 

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise 

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.