AI Lead

Kumaran; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems is seeking a talented Python AI / Generative AI Developer with 6+ years of experience to design and develop AI-driven applications. The ideal candidate will excel in machine learning, NLP, and generative AI, with hands-on Python expertise.

The role includes developing AI-powered solutions, integrating AI services into applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in AI/ML development using Python
• Strong understanding of Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing
• Hands-on experience with Large Language Models and Generative AI frameworks
• Experience using AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Experience building AI-driven APIs and backend services
• Proficiency in data processing libraries such as Pandas and NumPy
• Understanding of prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, and AI workflow optimization
• Experience working with REST APIs and cloud-based AI services

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI and Generative AI solutions using Python
• Build and integrate applications leveraging Large Language Models
• Develop and optimize machine learning models using TensorFlow and PyTorch
• Implement NLP techniques for intelligent text-based applications
• Develop APIs and backend services to integrate AI capabilities
• Work with vector databases and embeddings for semantic search
• Fine-tune and optimize generative AI models for performance
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to design AI features
• Monitor and improve AI model performance in production environments
• Document AI models, workflows, and implementation strategies

Skills

Python

AI/ML

NLP

LLMs

TensorFlow

PyTorch

REST APIs

Pandas

NumPy

Prompt engineering

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Pinecone

Weaviate

Job description

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.

Why Kumaran?

We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Python AI / Generative AIDeveloper with 6+years of experience in designing and developingAI-driven applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in machinelearning, natural language processing, and generative AI, with hands-on experience building intelligent systems in Python.

The role involves developing AI-powered solutions,implementing generative AI models, integrating AI services into applications,and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable andinnovative AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Designand develop AI and Generative AI solutions using Python.
  
• Buildand integrate applications leveraging Large Language Models.
  
• Developand optimize machine learning models using frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
  
• Implement Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques for intelligenttext-based applications.
  
• DevelopAPIs and backend services to integrate AI capabilities into enterpriseapplications.
  
• Workwith vector databases and embeddings for building semantic search andAI-powered systems.
  
• Fine-tuneand optimize generative AI models for performance and accuracy.
  
• Collaboratewith data scientists, engineers, and product teams to design AI-drivenfeatures.
  
• Monitor,evaluate, and improve AI model performance in production environments.
  
• DocumentAI models, workflows, and implementation strategies.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in AI/ML development using Python.
  
• Strongunderstanding of Machine Learning and Natural LanguageProcessing.
  
• Hands-onexperience working with Large Language Models and Generative AIframeworks.
  
• Experienceusing AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  
• Experiencebuilding AI-driven APIs and backend services.
  
• Proficiencyin data processing libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.
  
• Understandingof prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, and AI workflow optimization.
  
• Experienceworking with REST APIs and cloud-based AI services.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experiencewith AI frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex.
  
• Experiencewith vector databases such as Pinecone or Weaviate.
  
• Familiaritywith MLOps practices for model deployment and monitoring.
  
• AIand Generative AI development
  
• Machinelearning model development and optimization
  
• NLPand LLM integration
  
• APIdevelopment and system integration
  
• Analyticalthinking and problem-solving
  

Kumaran Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.