Contractor Senior AI Engineer / Tech Lead

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Senior AI Engineer / Tech Lead with over 12 years of development experience and a strong background in .NET Full Stack Development and Generative AI integration. This role will involve defining and implementing the architectural strategy, integrating AI technologies to enhance solution capabilities, and leading a team that includes an offshore Full Stack Developer, a Frontend Engineer, and a Tester. As the primary technical lead and architect, you will ensure that AI-driven solutions align with business objectives and deliver tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Strategy: Define and implement a robust architecture, incorporating Generative AI capabilities for optimized and scalable solutions.
• Technical Leadership: Lead the design and development of Frontend and Backend systems, with a focus on integrating AI components seamlessly into the solution.
• Solution Implementation: Oversee the end-to-end development of features, driving the implementation of backend logic, frontend UI/UX, and AI components.
• Team Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for the team, guiding developers and testers, and ensuring successful collaboration with offshore resources.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders to align AI-driven solutions with business goals and maximize the impact of Gen-AI within the system architecture.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality, thoroughly tested solutions, following best practices in Agile development and DevOps.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in .NET Full Stack Development, with at least 3+ years in AI/ML and Generative AI integration.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#, and Angular/React for full-stack development.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure AI services, such as Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, and other cloud-based AI technologies.
  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Extensive experience with database technologies like SQL Server or NoSQL databases.
  • Advanced knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development practices.

Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a technical team, including collaboration with offshore resources.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven track record of effectively collaborating with stakeholders and aligning technical solutions with business needs.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Preferred Skills:

• Proven experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD automation.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning frameworks and libraries..
• Experience in building Gen-AI driven applications, especially for document processing, search solutions, or data analytics.