AI Technical Lead

Sun Life Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life is seeking an AI Tech Lead to design, build and operationalize GenAI/ML solutions. You will own end-to-end delivery, ensuring quality, security and enterprise compliance while coordinating with product and engineering teams.

Role requires 8+ years of experience, 2+ years in AI engineering, and strong Python/Java skills with AWS SageMaker and containerization expertise. English and Chinese proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• University graduate in IT, CS or related field.
• 8+ years of working experience with at least 2 years in AI engineering.
• Hands-on AI/ML engineering and AI/MLops in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical direction for GenAI and ML solutions.
• Own end-to-end AI delivery from design to production deployment.
• Ensure solution quality, security, reliability and enterprise compliance.
• Collaborate with product owners and engineering teams to align requirements.
• Provide hands-on guidance in design and code reviews.

Skills

Python

Java

REST APIs

FastAPI

Flask

LangChain

LangGraph

n8n

PostgreSQL

Cosmos DB

AWS SageMaker

AWS Bedrock

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science

Job description

About Sun Life

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description

The AI Tech Lead provides expert technical leadership to design, build, and operationalize AI solutions that drive measurable business value. The role owns end‑to‑end delivery of AI initiatives and ensures seamless coordination between product, engineering, and cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and give technical direction, and best practices across GenAI and ML solutions.
• Own end‑to‑end delivery—from design and prototyping to production deployment and optimization.
• Ensure solution quality, security, reliability, and compliance with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate effectively with product owners and application teams to align requirements and manage dependencies.
• Champion technical clarity and communication.

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on experience in Python and Java
• Familiarity with REST APIs and frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or similar technologies
• Experience with LLM frameworks including LangChain, LangGraph, and n8n.
• Knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB
• Practical experience with AWS cloud services, especially SageMaker and Bedrock
• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes

Qualifications

• University graduate, preferably in IT, Computer Science or related disciplines
• Over 8 years of working experience
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in AI engineering
• Practical experience with AI/MLOps practices in enterprise environments
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese

Responsibilities (Detailed)

• Technical Leadership: Defines and enforces technical standards, patterns, and best practices across the AI stack
• Ensures alignment with enterprise architecture, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures alignment with enterprise architecture, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for AI/ML, GenAI, and supporting technologies within the team.
• Provides hands‑on guidance in design reviews and code reviews.
• Delivery Ownership (Accountability: End-to‑End Delivery & Solution Success): Accountable for delivering AI solutions that meet business objectives, not just technical completion.
• Owns the delivery lifecycle—discovery, prototyping, model training/selection, development, integration, testing, deployment, and production.
• Leads backlog technical grooming; estimates complexity, breaks down work, and directs the engineering execution plan.
• Identify potential risks related to technology initiatives and create mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge Management: Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Maintain an active knowledge base for digital solutions and AI related material and system documents.
• Gather user feedback for future improvements.

Job Information

Job Category: IT - Technology Services

Posting End Date: 30/05/2027

About the Workplace

Shine together At Sunlife, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients build lifetime financial security and lead healthier lives. As a team of 68,000 across 28 markets, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant. There’s power in numbers. As part of Sunlife’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sunlife, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sunlife Careers