Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, AI Technical Renewal, this position plays a leadership role in the design and implementation of AI software solutions.

The role explicitly requires robust AI capability, and we are seeking developers who can build, integrate, and optimize AI-driven solutions as a core part of their software engineering practice.

This position leads and contributes to iterative, continuous development practices where requirements and solutions evolve through close collaboration with cross-functional teams and users.

The responsibilities of this role include: Lead AI development team, guiding teams to deliver AI digital solutions using agile and human-centered design.

Collaborate with stakeholders to design data-driven, AI-capable solutions, including machine learning and generative AI.

Lead backlog planning, prioritization, effort estimation, and scope commitment for predictable delivery of features.

Oversee development of AI tools, integrations, prototypes, and reusable components across systems.

Mentor developers, providing guidance on AI-enabled development, best practices,



and agile delivery approaches.

Ensure quality, security, reliability, and ethical AI use through testing, governance, and continuous delivery practices.

Provide technical leadership on AI adoption, resolving complex issues, evaluating risks, and advising stakeholders.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate: A strategic, analytical mindset for solving complex problems with scalable, elegant solutions. A strong focus on efficiency, emphasizing automation, reusability, and simplification of systems.

Ability to translate evolving business needs into practical, user-centered digital solutions. A collaborative approach, working effectively across teams to deliver aligned, high-impact outcomes.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A growth mindset, continuously exploring new tools, technologies, and approaches to improve outcomes.

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