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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Platform Director- Data Engineering - **Company:** First Citizens - **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Distributed Systems, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Meta-Data Management, Natural Language Processing, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Tokenization, Feature Engineering, Data Ingestion, Large Language Models, Snowflake, IT Architecture, Deep Learning, Model Validation, Generative AI, AWS Lambda, Data Lakes, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Xgboost, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17663083?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17663083%2FAi-Platform-Director-Data-Engineering-Arizona-Scottsdale ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Information Technology including application development, support roles, and management. OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Information Technology including application development, support roles, and management., * Deep hands-on experience building production ML systems on AWS * 2+ years in AI/ML, data science, or data engineering leadership roles * Strong knowledge of: + Machine learning (XGBoost, deep learning, NLP, time series) + MLOps practices (CI/CD, model monitoring, drift detection) + Distributed systems and cloud architecture * Strong programming background in Python + SQL (Scala/Java a plus) * Experience working in regulated environments with model governance, * Experience with Generative AI / LLM platforms (Bedrock, OpenAI, Claude APIs) * Experience in financial services, banking, fintech, or insurance * Familiarity with data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks ## Description We are seeking an experienced Director to lead the AI platform engineeringand enablement functions within our expanding Cloud Data and AI Platform organization. This role is instrumental in building, operationalizing, and governing the next-generation AI and machine learning ecosystem that powers advanced analytics and responsible AI adoption across the bank. You will own the end-to-end AI lifecycle-from data and model development to MLOps, deployment, governance, and responsible AI compliance in a regulated financial environment. As a seasoned technology leader, you will bring yourexpertisein enterprise AI architecture, model operations, and platform engineering to partner with key business, technology, and governance stakeholders-ensuring AI initiatives are responsibly implemented, well-controlled, and deliver measurable value. Responsibilities AWS AI/ML Platform Ownership * Architect and lead AI/ML workloads on AWS including: * Amazon SageMaker (training, deployment, model registry) * AWS Bedrock (foundation models and GenAI use cases) * AWS Lambda, ECS, EKS for model serving * S3, Glue, Snowflake for data pipelines Define enterprise standards for MLOps, feature stores, and model lifecycle management Build andmaintainintegrationswith enterprise platforms for data ingestion, metadata management, tokenization, and control evidence generation. * Continuously enhance the platform's automation, resilience, and observability, ensuring robust end-to-end telemetry for both model and data pipelines. * Collaboratewith Enterprise Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Model Risk partners to embed Responsible AI principles and audit-ready control evidence directly into platform design. Machine Learning & GenAI Execution * Oversee development of ML models across all business units including Fraud detection systems, Credit scoring and risk modeling, Customer segmentation and personalization, Liquidity related modeling etc. * Lead GenAI initiatives using LLMs for Document intelligence, AI copilots etc. Data & Engineering Collaboration * Partner with data engineering teams to ensure high-quality, governed datasets * Define feature engineering and data product standards in Snowflake / data lake environments * Integrate real-time streaming data for low-latency decision systems Model Governance & Risk Compliance * Define and enforce standards, patterns, and guardrailsfor model deployment, explainability, lineage, and monitoring in alignment with enterprise risk, compliance, and security frameworks. * Partner closelywith leaders across Responsible AI Governance, AI Portfolio Management, AI Fluency & Engagement, and Applied Data Science & GenAI, incollaborationwith enterprise risk partners, to implement a responsible AI framework that embeds audit-ready control evidence and governance mechanisms directly into the platform's core design to ensurethe platform supports scalable, ethical,compliant,and high-impact AI delivery. * Implement model explainability (SHAP, LIME, interpretability frameworks) * Establish responsible AI policies (bias detection, fairness, auditability) Team Building & Leadership * Develop and mentor engineering talent, championing Agile practices, continuous learning, and adoption of emerging AI and data engineering technologies. * Mentor senior technical leaders and establish engineering best practices * Oversee technical due diligence, onboarding, and management of strategic AI and GenAI vendors and tools, ensuring compatibility with enterprise architecture and control ## Related Videos - [TikTok's Privacy Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1036-tiktok-s-privacy-innovation) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [Developer Experience, Platform Engineering and AI powered Apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/990-developer-experience-platform-engineering-and-ai-powered-apps) - [Explainable machine learning explained](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/589-explainable-machine-learning-explained) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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