Manager, AI Application Development
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Job Description
Your responsibilities include driving the adoption of automation platforms (such as RPA, IPA, and cloud-based tools), integrating Agentic AI for adaptive and context-aware workflow automation, and ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and measurable. This is a unique opportunity to influence the company’s automation strategy and champion the next wave of AI-enabled enterprise productivity.
1. AI Application Development & Delivery
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Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML applications that solve high-impact business problems.
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Translate business requirements into technical solutions leveraging advanced AI/ML techniques.
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Ensure AI models are integrated into user-friendly applications with robust APIs, dashboards, and enterprise systems.
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Drive best practices in software engineering, MLOps, and scalable cloud deployment.
2. Team Leadership & Mentoring
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Manage a team of AI engineers and developers, setting goals, guiding technical execution, and fostering growth.
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Mentor junior team members, promoting excellence in AI coding practices, model deployment, and system design.
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Ensure the team delivers high-quality, production-ready AI applications on time.
3. Architecture & Technology Strategy
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Define architecture standards for AI application development and integration with enterprise platforms.
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Ensure applications are scalable, secure, and compliant with industry regulations.
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Stay ahead of emerging AI technologies (GenAI, Agentic AI, LLMOps) and assess their applicability for enterprise adoption.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
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Partner with product managers, data scientists, business teams, and senior leaders to align solutions with strategic priorities.
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Clearly communicate complex AI concepts and application value to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Build strong relationships with vendors, cloud providers, and external partners to accelerate innovation.
5. Governance, Risk & Continuous Improvement
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Implement best practices for governance, risk management, and compliance in AI application delivery.
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Monitor and optimize application performance to ensure scalability and reliability.
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Continuously enhance development practices to improve speed, quality, and maintainability of AI solutions.
Qualifications & Experiences:
Academic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
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Certifications in AI/ML, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), or application development frameworks are desirable.
Professional Experience:
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8–10 years of professional experience in AI/ML, software engineering, or application development.
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Proven track record of building and deploying AI-powered applications at scale in enterprise environments.
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Strong experience with Python, Java/JavaScript, or similar programming languages for AI integration.
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Hands-on experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and cloud AI platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure AI, Bedrock, etc.).
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Exposure to GenAI/LLM-based applications, prompt engineering, and API-based deployments is highly desirable.
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At least 3+ years of leadership/managerial experience managing teams of developers/engineers.
Technical Skills:
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Strong proficiency in Python and ML pipeline development.
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Experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow) and CI/CD for AI.
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Familiarity with microser