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# AI Technical Coach

- **Company:** Expert Technology Services
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Engineering, Code Generation, Code Review, Collaborative Learning, Databases, Cursor, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, NoSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Claude Code, Spring-boot, Kubernetes, Network Server, Automation Anywhere, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usac91d8e43971a499273b397903a4a249

## About the Role

15+ years of hands-on SDLC/architecture experience; background in Agile, Design Patterns, and Microservices.

 - 2+ years of real-world experience in AI-native/AI-assisted development using tools like Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot.
 - Deep expertise in modern tech stacks (Java, Spring Boot, microservices, React) and modern databases (relational/NoSQL).
 - Mastery of architectural orchestration and ability to frame problems for effective AI collaboration.
 - Proficient in integrating AI workflows with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
 - Expert in modern coding practices (TDD, code reviews, quality gates) and capable of auditing AI-generated code.
 - Strong communication and training skills; able to engage both executive and technical audiences.
 - Experience with Organizational Change Management, building communities of practice, and driving cultural adoption.
 - Emotional intelligence to manage large-scale change and foster a positive engineering culture.
Desired Skills:

 - Experience with legacy modernization projects.
 - Cloud-native skills including Kubernetes, Docker, and environment configuration.
 - Experience developing custom AI skills, guardrails, or MCP servers.
Other Information:

 - No background check or drug screening required.

## Description

Lead organizational change and technical upskilling for the engineering community, focusing on AI-native development and SDLC transformation.

 - Serve as a hands-on Full Stack Architect with expertise in both modern Java/React stacks and advanced AI tooling.
 - Architect and champion the transition from manual coding to AI-augmented orchestration using tools such as Claude Code and Cursor., Develop and deliver comprehensive training curricula to professionalize AI-assisted development, with a focus on Claude Code proficiency and best practices.
 - Act as hands-on trainer and mentor, leading the developer community through the shift to AI-driven development via multiple training formats.
 - Design and implement career migration paths and role-specific journeys for developers in an AI-augmented environment.
 - Standardize and teach enterprise-wide AI configuration practices (e.g., .claudecode, CLAUDE.md).
 - Collaborate with AI Governance and Security to integrate compliance and best practices into daily workflows.
 - Tailor training programs to support legacy system modernization and facilitate migration to modern architectures.
 - Establish and lead communities of practice (e.g., office hours, workshops, forums) to foster peer learning and adoption.
 - Teach developers to enhance user stories and requirements with AI-driven context.
 - Educate teams on efficient token usage and cost management in AI operations.