Lead Software Development, AI Practice

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +34 more locations.

📋 Description

• Lead the software development and AI enablement practice, defining its strategy and ensuring the integration of AI across delivery, product, and development teams.

• Create scalable enablement strategies, reusable tools, standards, training programs, communities of practice, and coaching frameworks.

• Collaborate with Software Development and Delivery, Architecture, Security, Data Services, and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize valuable AI use cases.

• Develop reusable AI patterns, reference architectures, integration methodologies, and development standards for generative AI, machine learning, and agentic AI functionalities.

• Construct and manage AI-enabled services and components, such as model interfaces, orchestration services, agent frameworks, prompt/tooling patterns, and reusable developer enablement resources.

• Spearhead proof-of-concept and pilot projects, transforming successful tests into scalable capabilities.

• Provide practical coaching, demonstrations, and daily support on effective AI tools, strategies, and responsible usage.

• Act as the main point of contact for AI adoption within Software Development and Delivery, serving as a subject matter expert on AI platforms, generative AI, and agentic workflows/tools.

• Participate in the overall AI Governance Board.

• Ensure that AI solutions adhere to enterprise AI governance, responsible AI standards, security protocols, data privacy expectations, auditability requirements, model transparency principles, enterprise architecture standards, regulatory guidelines, and Data Engineering principles.

• Support agentic AI workflows, encompassing orchestration, tool integration, context management, workflow design, and human-in-the-loop mechanisms.

• Manage AI adoption metrics, including tools, measurements, reporting, training, and leadership updates.

• Assess emerging AI platforms, tools, and capabilities based on architecture, security, scalability, interoperability, cost, and business alignment.

• Occasional travel may be necessary for meetings, training, or other business activities.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience, is required.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in software development or architecture is required.

• At least 3 years of experience concentrating on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies is required.

• Proven experience in defining software development AI frameworks and tools, including coaching and practice implementation, is required.

• Demonstrated experience in leading or scaling generative AI, machine learning, or agentic AI capabilities from proof of concept to broader adoption is required.

• Proven experience in applying security, privacy, data governance, and risk requirements to technology solutions in a regulated or data-sensitive environment is required.

• Demonstrated ability to influence technical and business stakeholders and promote adoption across teams without relying solely on direct reporting authority is required.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification is preferred.

• AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty certification is preferred.

• Responsible AI/AI Governance certification is preferred.

• Industry-recognized Certified AI Professional certification or an equivalent AI/ML certification is preferred.

• Engage in, comply with, and support compliance program objectives.

• Ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with colleagues.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive industry-leading benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• 20 days of paid time off.

• 4 weeks of paid parental leave.

• 9 paid holidays.

• 401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirement.

• Adoption Assistance Program.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership support.

• Referral Bonus Program – up to $750!