AI DEVELOPER-Level 4 - Lead (15+ Years)

This organization is seeking a principal-level expert to provide technical vision and organizational leadership for AI initiatives while remaining hands-on in writing code. The successful candidate will define and own the enterprise-wide AI technical architecture and lead highly complex, high-impact AI transformations. This leadership role serves as a trusted subject matter expert to executive leadership, establishing governance and ethical AI frameworks while setting long-term technical standards., * Define and own the enterprise-wide AI technical architecture to guide long-term technology investments.

• Lead highly complex, high-impact AI transformations across the organization.
• Provide technical vision and organizational leadership for AI initiatives while remaining hands-on in writing code.
• Establish governance and ethical AI frameworks to ensure responsible technology deployment.
• Set long-term technical standards and cultivate future technical leaders through mentorship.
• Anticipate industry trends and serve as a trusted subject matter expert to executive leadership.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field of study.

Experience: Over 15 years of experience in software engineering and applied artificial intelligence.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Python, proven experience designing scalable distributed AI systems, and recognized expertise in AI/ML with enterprise-scale impact. Extensive experience in system architecture, cloud platforms, and data ecosystems is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale AI research and development initiatives.
• Excellent strategic communication skills and a proven track record of mentoring top technical talent.

This organization operates within the utilities sector, delivering critical services and driving technological innovation. The team fosters a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and forward-thinking development to meet the evolving demands of the industry. Professional development and leadership cultivation are central to the organizational mission.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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