Agentic Systems Architect

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
185K-200K
Senior level
AdTech • Agency • Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Analytics
Uniting people and brands for healthier, happier lives!
The Role
The Agentic Systems Architect designs AI systems and orchestrates workflows, translating high-level strategies into technical implementations and ensuring seamless automation across various platforms.
Summary Generated by Built In

Merge Storytelling and Technology

We bring together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide, and Morgan Stanley. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles. MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers. 

Promote Health, Wellness & Happiness

We are committed to promoting health, wellness and happiness in the world by partnering with purpose-driven clients in purpose-driven industries in healthcare, life science, and consumer products. Our deep vertical expertise and category insights stem from decade-long partnerships with our top clients.

Emerge to the Top of Your Career

At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.

Agentic Systems Architect

Translate Strategy Into Scalable AI Execution

At MERGE, we’re building the agency of the future—where creativity meets technology, and strategy drives measurable outcomes.At our AI Garage, we're building the future of intelligent automation—where conceptual strategy meets hands-on implementation. We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Agentic Systems Architect to help design and deliver the technical backbone of our agent-based AI systems. In this critical role, you'll partner closely with AI Transformation Specialists to turn high-level process visions into real, orchestrated workflows using agents, tools, and APIs. Your work will power cutting-edge automation initiatives across a fast-evolving ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

AI Architecture & Workflow Design
● Translate AI transformation strategies into actionable technical architectures
● Build and iterate on agent orchestration workflows and prototypes
● Perform QA on technical implementations to ensure delivery meets business intent

Solution Discovery & Assessment
● Identify and evaluate existing agents, tools, and APIs aligned to automation needs
● Conduct feasibility studies including benchmarks, integration complexity, and scalability
● Contribute to the broader discovery pipeline by surfacing viable external and internal solutions

Capability Monitoring
● Stay on the pulse of rapidly evolving agent/tool/API ecosystems
● Maintain and update capability matrices mapping available solutions to business needs
● Surface new opportunities enabled by emerging technologies

Technical Gap Analysis
● Document where required agent capabilities don’t yet exist
● Collaborate with stakeholders to drive “build vs. wait” decisions
● Provide engineering-ready specifications for internal development when needed

Who You Are

A Systems Thinker
You bring a structured approach to complex problems. You naturally map interdependencies between agents, APIs, and orchestration flows—and translate abstract concepts into scalable solutions.

A Hands-On Technical Strategist
You’re fluent in the language of modern API architecture, agent frameworks, and microservices. You prototype. You test. You guide implementation with a strong sense of accountability to business outcomes.

A Curious Explorer
You’re deeply engaged in the fast-changing landscape of AI tools and automation platforms. You constantly scan the horizon for what’s new, what’s better, and what’s next.

A Translator Between Business and Engineering
You can speak both languages. You thrive in cross-functional collaboration and bring clarity to complexity for stakeholders on both sides.

What You’ll Bring

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
● 7+ years of experience in API integration, automation engineering, or systems architecture
● Deep knowledge of agent-based frameworks, orchestration models, and modern API standards (REST, GraphQL, Webhooks)
● Strong technical evaluation and documentation skills, with attention to detail and system-level thinking
● Experience gathering and translating business requirements into scalable, technical implementations
● Proficiency in at least one programming language for prototyping or agent testing
● Collaborative mindset with experience working between business, product, and engineering teams

Bonus Points
● Experience implementing AI agents or automation flows
● Familiarity with major AI platforms and ecosystems
● Background in enterprise integration and API governance
● Passion for building what doesn’t yet exist

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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $200,000, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.  

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

And here’s how we live our values at MERGE

  • Ability. Mastering our craft
  • Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
  • Humility. Collaborating for shared success

MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!

Top Skills

Agent-Based Frameworks
Api Integration
Automation Engineering
GraphQL
Orchestration Models
Programming Languages
Rest
Webhooks
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
784 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

MERGE is a marketing and technology agency built at the intersection of Health & Wellness. We help brands navigate complex consumer journeys and unlock growth through data-driven storytelling, AI-powered personalization, and bold creativity.

Decades of experience with health and consumer brands have taught us what truly drives decisions. As a marketing and technology agency, we use these insights to help brands reach the right people, in the right moments, with experiences that drive lasting, scalable growth. We do it by leading with curiosity, practicing with precision, and delivering with integrity.

Why Work With Us

At MERGE, we use storytelling through technology to help brands connect more meaningfully with the people they serve. Powered by human insight, creativity, and AI, we weave storytelling through technology to turn complexity into clarity - strengthening relationships between people and brands.

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