AI Developer II

Under the general direction of the Director, AI Platforms and Solutions Delivery, the incumbent will play a critical role in advancing Cencora's digital transformation agenda by building, deploying, and scaling AI and GenAI solutions. The role works closely with AI Architects, AI Product Managers, and business stakeholders to translate initiatives into production-ready capabilities.

This position supports the development and operation of Cencora's internal GenAI platforms and AI-driven products, enabling data-driven decision making, intelligent automation, and digital workflows across the enterprise. The AI developer will deliver new AI and GenAI capabilities that maximize business value, modernize core processes, and accelerate innovation in the global healthcare B2B market place, with strong emphasis on cloud native engineering, responsible AI and scalable platform design.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of engineering experience with hands-on development in AI/ML and GenAI solutions
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or .NET for building AI enabled services and applications
• Demonstrated experience developing and integrating LLM-based systems, including prompt engineering, orchestration, and evaluation.
• Experience working with cloud native platforms such as Azure and IAC tools
• Familiarity with MLOps /LLMOps concepts, including model lifecycle management, monitoring and operational support.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong technical communication skills

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Passion and enthusiasm for building quality solutions
• Intellectually curious yet practical and focused; Self-motivated
• Strong knowledge of the AI space, including technology, applications, platforms, and standards
• Ability to independently research solutions, evaluating their validity in solving the problem at hand
• Comfortable working in a fluid environment; accepting of change and sometimes unclear requirements
• Thrives as a cross-functional team member; can handle the normal give and take between team members and strives to resolve conflicting approaches through acceptable compromises
• Solid understanding of business fundamentals and the role of IT within the organization
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with both technical teams and customers
• Strong organizational skills with natural attention to detail

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora Full time Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!