AI-First Platform Lead – Distributed Systems

Athene; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Des Moines is seeking a technical leader to drive the development of an AI-native, event-driven platform for insurance workflows. This role requires significant experience in distributed systems and AI application, with a focus on production reliability and technical mentoring. The ideal candidate will excel in architecting solutions, driving automation, and enhancing team effectiveness in a collaborative environment. Commitment to inclusion and diversity is a company priority.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building and delivering software or data-driven solutions.
• Hands-on experience applying AI in development workflows.
• Experience designing and operating complex, distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of event-driven, distributed systems.
• Ensure production excellence through strong observability and operational practices.
• Mentor engineers and help scale team capabilities.

Skills

AI application in workflows

Systems architecture

Distributed systems design

Automation

Technical mentoring

Production reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

A leading financial services company in Des Moines is seeking a technical leader to drive the development of an AI-native, event-driven platform for insurance workflows. This role requires significant experience in distributed systems and AI application, with a focus on production reliability and technical mentoring. The ideal candidate will excel in architecting solutions, driving automation, and enhancing team effectiveness in a collaborative environment. Commitment to inclusion and diversity is a company priority.