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Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.
AI Lead
8-13 Years
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking AI Lead to guide our talented team of engineers and shape the future of our AI-driven products. The ideal candidate is a seasoned expert with a strong background in Python, FastAPI, and Azure cloud integration. You will be responsible for leading the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions, while also spearheading our strategic migration to the .NET framework. If you are passionate about staying on top of the latest AI trends and mentoring a high-performing team, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
•Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, manage, and mentor a team of AI/ML engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals.
•AI Development & Architecture: Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable AI models and applications using Python, with a focus on creating efficient APIs using FastAPI.
•Azure Integration: Architect and manage the end-to-end integration of AI solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, utilizing services like Azure Machine Learning, Azure Functions, and Azure Cognitive Services.
•.NET Migration: Champion the team's transition from a Python-based stack to a .NET environment. This includes learning the .NET framework, guiding the team through the migration process, and establishing best practices for future development.
•Innovation & Strategy: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence, including Generative AI, LLMs, and MLOps. Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to maintain our competitive edge.
Required Qualifications & Skills
•Experience: Proven experience in a senior or lead role, managing AI/ML projects and teams.
Technical Proficiency
- Strong expertise in Python and its core data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
Hands-on experience building and deploying APIs using FastAPI.
Demonstrated experience with AI/ML model integration on Microsoft Azure.
•Leadership: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and guide a technical team.
•Adaptability: A strong willingness and demonstrated capacity to learn new technologies, specifically the .NET framework (C#, ASP.NET Core).
Preferred Qualifications
•Prior experience with the .NET framework or C#.
•Deep understanding of modern AI trends, including Large Language Models (LLMs), transformers, and multi-modal AI.
•Experience with MLOps principles and tools.
•A portfolio of deployed AI projects or contributions to open-source initiatives.
What We Offer
•A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
•The opportunity to work on challenging problems with a talented, diverse team.
•A dedicated budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
•Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model.
•A dynamic and innovative work environment where your technical vision will shape the future of our products.
Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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