Sitecore AI Lead

Systems Plus Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Plus Pvt. Ltd. in Pune seeks an experienced Sitecore AI Lead to steer architecture, development, and AI-enabled digital experiences. You will combine deep Sitecore expertise with Generative AI, intelligent search, personalization, and cloud-native architecture.

You will provide hands-on technical leadership, guide engineering teams, engage with stakeholders, and identify opportunities to leverage AI to improve content management, customer journeys, and development productivity.

Qualifications

• 12+ years overall software engineering experience with strong Sitecore implementations.
• Hands-on Sitecore architecture and implementation experience.
• Experience delivering AI-enabled digital experience solutions in enterprise environments.
• Ability to balance architecture work with technical leadership and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership: define solution architecture, standards, and roadmaps for Sitecore apps.
• Sitecore modernization: lead upgrades and migrations to XM Cloud and SitecoreAI.
• AI implementation: integrate AI capabilities for content generation, intelligent search, and personalization.
• Generative AI: apply LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, and agentic workflows.
• Application development: guide development using Sitecore, .NET, C#, React.js, Next.js, REST APIs, and GraphQL.
• Platform integration: connect Sitecore with enterprise systems, analytics, and cloud services.
• Team management: mentor developers, conduct reviews, and ensure delivery quality.
• Stakeholder collaboration: translate requirements into scalable solutions with business, product, and tech teams.
• AI adoption: embed AI into SDLC including coding, testing, documentation, and support.

Skills

Sitecore

Sitecore XP/XM

Sitecore Cloud

SitecoreAI

JSS

SXA

C#

ASP.NET Core

React.js

Next.js

JavaScript/TypeScript

LLMs

Generative AI

prompt engineering

RAG

REST APIs

GraphQL

microservices

Azure

Git

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Leadership

Solution design

mentoring

client communication

Job description

HIRING www.systems-plus.com

Sitecore AI Lead

Location: Pune

Employment Type: full-time

Designation: Sitecore AI Lead

Job Details

Sample Job Description: Sitecore AI Lead / Architect

Experience: 12+ years overall, with strong Sitecore implementation experience

Role type: Technical Lead / Solution Architect

Location: Open to business requirements

Role summary

We are looking for an experienced Sitecore AI Lead to drive the architecture, development, and implementation of AI-enabled digital experience solutions. The role will combine deep Sitecore expertise with Generative AI, intelligent search, personalization, and modern cloud-based architecture.

The ideal candidate will provide hands‑on technical leadership, guide engineering teams, engage with stakeholders, and identify opportunities to use AI to improve content management, customer experiences, and development productivity.

Key responsibilities

• Technical leadership: Define solution architecture, technical standards, and implementation roadmaps for Sitecore-based applications.
• Sitecore modernization: Lead implementation, upgrades, and migration from traditional Sitecore XP/XM platforms to XM Cloud and SitecoreAI.
• AI implementation: Integrate AI capabilities for content generation, intelligent search, recommendations, personalization, and content optimization.
• Generative AI: Apply LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, and agentic workflows to build practical enterprise solutions.
• Application development: Guide development using Sitecore, .NET, C#, React.js, Next.js, REST APIs, and GraphQL.
• Platform integration: Integrate Sitecore with enterprise systems, APIs, analytics platforms, and cloud services.
• Team management: Mentor developers, conduct design and code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure delivery quality.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Work with business, product, marketing, and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• AI adoption: Identify opportunities to embed AI into the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, documentation, and support.

Mandatory technical skills

Skill area

Required expertise

Sitecore

Sitecore XP/XM, XM Cloud, SitecoreAI

Sitecore capabilities

Sitecore Search, Personalize, JSS, SXA

Programming

C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET

Frontend

React.js, Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript

AI/GenAI

LLMs, Generative AI, prompt engineering, RAG

Integration

REST APIs, GraphQL, microservices

Cloud and DevOps

Azure, Git, CI/CD, Azure DevOps

Leadership

Solution design, technical mentoring, client communication

Preferred skills

• Sitecore Content Hub, CDP, and Experience Edge.
• Azure OpenAI and enterprise AI integrations.
• AI agents and workflow orchestration.
• Sitecore migration and composable DXP architecture.
• Experience with Sitecore certifications.
• Knowledge of security, performance optimization, monitoring, and responsible AI practices.

Candidate profile

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and digital experience platforms.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Sitecore implementations and architecture.
• Demonstrated experience delivering AI-enabled solutions in enterprise environments.
• Ability to balance architecture and hands‑on development with technical team leadership.
• Strong problem‑solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.