Gen AI Tech Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Gen AI Tech Lead based in Brazil.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the development and delivery of innovative Generative AI solutions that transform how organizations build intelligent applications. You will drive the implementation of large language model (LLM)-powered platforms while combining technical leadership with hands-on engineering expertise. Working across cloud technologies, AI frameworks, backend systems, and user experiences, you will shape scalable solutions from concept to production. You will collaborate with distributed teams, guide engineers, and influence technical decisions that impact project success. This position is ideal for an experienced technology leader passionate about AI innovation, architecture, and building next-generation applications. You will play a key role in integrating emerging AI capabilities while ensuring performance, reliability, and business alignment.

Accountabilities:: As a Gen AI Tech Lead, you will oversee the design, implementation, and delivery of Generative AI applications while providing technical direction and mentorship to engineering teams. You will act as a bridge between business needs and technical execution, ensuring AI solutions are scalable, effective, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Lead the implementation and launch of LLM-powered applications, applying expertise from previous Generative AI projects.

Design and develop solutions using technologies such as Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Search, Django, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Blob Storage, Azure App Service, and GCP services.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring smooth collaboration, delivery, and technical alignment.

Provide hands-on technical guidance across backend development, AI integration, and application architecture.

Mentor onshore and offshore engineering teams, encouraging knowledge sharing and engineering excellence.

Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.

Act as a technical advisor by identifying challenges, recommending best practices, and driving problem resolution.

Optimize Generative AI implementations to improve application performance, scalability, and user experience.

Stay current with advancements in AI technologies, LLM capabilities, and emerging industry practices.

Partner with other technical leaders to maintain alignment with architecture standards and organizational goals.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced AI technology leader with a strong background in developing LLM-based applications and leading complex engineering initiatives. You should combine deep technical expertise with strong communication, problem-solving, and team leadership abilities.

Proven experience implementing and launching Language Model (LLM) applications in production environments.

Strong hands-on expertise with Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Search, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Blob Storage, Azure App Service, Django, and cloud platforms such as GCP.

Solid background in backend engineering with experience designing scalable applications and services.

Understanding of UI/UX principles and ability to contribute to user-focused application development.

Previous experience leading technical teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong mentoring and leadership skills with the ability to build collaborative engineering environments.

Excellent troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Familiarity with Generative AI concepts, applications, and real-world implementation challenges.

Proactive mindset with the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving AI technologies.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits:

Fully remote work opportunity.

Opportunity to lead innovative Generative AI initiatives with real-world impact.

Work with modern AI, cloud, and application development technologies.

Exposure to complex technical challenges and large-scale implementations.

Opportunity to collaborate with global engineering teams.

Leadership role with significant ownership and influence over technical decisions.

Continuous learning opportunities in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Flexible contract-based engagement.

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