AI Lead Architect / AI Program Lead / AI Champion

Job Summary: We are seeking an AI Lead Architect / Program Lead / AI Champion to drive the setup, execution, and optimization of AI-native software engineering (Agentic SDLC) across enterprise engagements. This hands-on leadership role combines software architecture with agentic delivery expertise to guide teams from traditional to AI-native SDLC.

Responsibilities

- Program Planning &
- Operating Model: Assess AI readiness across SDLC; define Agentic SDLC roadmaps, autonomy levels, quality thresholds, and human-in-the-loop controls.
- Harness Architecture &
- Setup: Lead design, configuration, and setup of the AI engineering harness for client programs.
- Agent &
- Context Engineering: Continuously optimize agent capabilities, context engineering, orchestration, and tools.
- Software Engineering Execution: Transition traditional SDLC into seamless human + agent cooperative workflows.
- Troubleshooting &
- Optimization: Diagnose root causes of poor agent outputs and tune intent, context, skills, or orchestration.
- Quality, Speed &
- Evaluation:



Establish continuous feedback loops (Observe →
- Diagnose →
- Tune →
- Measure) and evaluation frameworks.
- Client Collaboration &
- Governance: Advise CIO/CTO offices, ensure security/responsible AI compliance, and upskill teams.

Mandatory Skills

- Strong background in software &
- AI engineering, enterprise architecture, Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps.
- Hands-on experience with AI harnesses, coding agents, context engineering, RAG, MCP, and AI tools (e.g., Claude, Kiro).
- Ability to diagnose/tune AI systems beyond black-box usage.
- Strong consulting, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with specialized agents, evaluation frameworks, and AI Centers of Excellence (CoEs).
- Experience in cloud platforms, app modernization, and regulated industries (banking, telecom).

Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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