Artificial Intelligence Lead

Summary Description

The AI Workflow & Automation Lead Developer is a technical leader responsible for executing

the development of scalable internal AI and automation tools that increase organizational

capability and efficiency.

Reporting to the AI Workflow & Automation Manager, this role partners closely on architecture and roadmap development while leading the execution, build quality, and technical delivery of core systems. This individual brings a strong developer mindset to system design discussions and ensures that tools are architected for scalability, flexibility, and speed. This is a high-velocity internal innovation role focused on rapid iteration, MVP development, and extensible system design rather than traditional production engineering cycles.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead execution of the development roadmap for AI workflow and automation tools in

partnership with the AI Workflow & Automation Manager.

• Contribute to architectural planning and system design, providing technical insight into

feasibility, scalability, and implementation implications.

• Design and build scalable, modular, and extensible internal systems that support

evolving organizational needs.

• Balance speed and quality by prioritizing functional MVPs and rapid iteration over

heavy engineering formalities.

• Establish development standards appropriate for fast-moving internal AI and

automation environments.

• Translate business and workflow requirements into technical execution plans in

collaboration with Systems Transformation Specialists and other AI Workflow &

Automation team members.

• Oversee implementation of new functionality requests and enhancements.
• Ensure new features integrate cleanly into current and future tool ecosystems.
• Serve as the primary quality-control owner for development outputs within the AI

Workflow & Automation team.

• Maintain documentation, system clarity, and technical continuity across tools.
• Partner closely with Systems Transformation Specialists to convert operational needs

into scalable technical solutions.

• Participate in sprint planning, sprint kickoffs, and cross-functional meetings to

represent development priorities and progress.

• Serve as a technical consultant to the AI Workflow & Automation team and broader

stakeholders.

• Clearly communicate technical tradeoffs, constraints, timelines, and risks to U.S.-

based and global teams.

• Ensure visibility between development efforts and other organizational initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers within the AI Workflow &

Automation team.

• Create clarity around development priorities, execution standards, and delivery

expectations.

• Foster a culture of rapid experimentation, iteration, and continuous improvement

within the development function.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience building scalable web-based applications, automation systems, or

internal platforms.

• Demonstrated experience designing modular architectures and extensible systems.
• Experience integrating APIs, AI tools, workflow automation platforms, or system

orchestration tools.

• Experience working in agile sprint environments.

Competencies

• Experience working in fast-moving, innovation-focused teams outside traditional

engineering constraints.

• Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams.
• Experience mentoring or guiding other developers.
• Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into structured technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions and time zones.