AI Engineer

Wipro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro is seeking a Senior AI Developer to lead AI‑driven workflows across the SDLC, applying GenAI to code tasks, reviews, and automation. You’ll work at the intersection of advanced AI and financial services, contributing to high‑volume, reliable systems used across retirement platforms.

The role requires hands‑on experience with Java/Spring, cloud deployment, and AI/ML integration, plus strong collaboration with architects and engineers. Competitive compensation is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with GenAI tools integrated into SDLC workflows.
• Ability to translate design artifacts into specs for AI‑assisted implementation.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and leadership for engineers.

Skills

GenAI tooling

Ownership

Prompt engineering

IDE workflows

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Docker

Kubernetes

PCF

AWS

GCP

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior AI Developer, this role will be a leader in AI focused workflows across the System Development Life Cycle. You’ll work at the intersection of cutting‑edge AI technology and complex financial domains, building intelligent systems that directly impact millions of people’s retirement security.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated exposure to, or hands‑on experience with, GenAI coding assistants used across day‑to‑day engineering workflows in the SDLC—implementation, refactoring, unit testing, regression support, code reviews, scripting/automation, troubleshooting, and documentation—while applying engineering judgment and validation. Practical familiarity with tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code is expected.
• Uses AI assistance for common dev tasks (code suggestions, test generation, review support, automation scripts, troubleshooting) with clear ownership for correctness and quality Applies GenAI in ways that reduce context switching and accelerate delivery across typical workflows (not limited to writing new code).
• Demonstrates practical familiarity with GitHub Copilot and/or Claude Code within IDE/CLI‑style workflows.
• Working knowledge of agentic workflows, spec‑driven development (translating low‑level design artifacts such as class structures, API contracts, and data models into structured specs that guide AI‑assisted implementation), and custom instructions and prompt engineering, with the ability to establish team‑level practices for effective AI‑assisted development.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience

• Handson Experience in software engineering experience in actively developing large scale software using: Java, Spring framework, cloud development, and Web Services supporting high volume transactions in a highly available environment.
• Hands‑on experience with AI/ML implementation and production deployment
• Hans on experience working with containers and microservices in the cloud.
• Hands on experience in cloud deployment in a continuous integration, and continuous delivery model (CI/CD).
• Hands on experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), or AWS or GCP.
• Hands on experience working with databases like MongoDB, Aerospike, and/or PostgreSQL.
• Experience in IT Transformations and system modernization initiatives from legacy to distributed platforms, i.e., Mainframe Cobol apps/DB2 to Java apps/SQL or MongoDB
• Hands on experience with Large Language Models (e.g., GPT‑5, Claude, Gemini, PaLM)
• Domain Expertise: Understanding of broker‑dealer capabilities and operations.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills; proven ability to communicate and lead other engineers in a collaborative environment
• Execution Focus: Collaborative mindset coupled with a bias for action to effectively engage with fellow developers, Architects, and adjacent teams, etc

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, related degree, OR related practical experience
• Good knowledge of messaging technologies (Rabbit MQ, Kafka, or equivalent)
• Experience in Financial Services industry
• Experience in Test Driven Development, QA Automation and Quality mindset and behaviors
• Proficient in developing Visio diagrams, architectural and design documentations, functional and technical specifications, automated test process
• Willingness to learn all aspects of tech stack and document
• Ability to research and document production and test environments along with architecture and design work
• Knowledge of Agile methodology and experience in an Agile working environment
• Experience with the Atlassian tool stack (JIRA and Confluence)

Mandatory Skills: AI ML Solution Architecting.

Experience: 5-8 Years

Compensation: The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $135,000.

Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.

Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post‑offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

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