AI Lead Engineer

Korn Ferry; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking an AI Lead Engineer to join our Plano, TX team in a hands-on technical leadership role. You will design and build full-stack software and Agentic AI workflows, leveraging Java/Python, LangChain, and AWS to deliver scalable cloud-based solutions for a FinTech environment.

Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, guiding architecture decisions, and collaborating with marketing technology and content platforms such as AEM/DAM.

Qualifications

• Formal education in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Experience designing and delivering full-stack applications with Java and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver full-stack software and Agentic AI solutions using Java and/or Python.
• Build Agentic AI applications with LangChain or similar frameworks.
• Develop and deploy scalable, cloud-based applications on AWS with reliability and security in mind.
• Collaborate with business teams to integrate with content platforms like AEM and DAM.
• Lead code reviews, troubleshooting, and production support as a hands-on tech leader.

Skills

Java

Python

AWS

Agentic AI

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / related field

Tools

LangChain

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

DAM

Job description

We're looking an AI Lead Engineer in Plano, TX.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver full-stack software and Agentic AI solutions using Java and/or Python, with frontend development as needed.
• Build Agentic AI applications using frameworks such as LangChain or similar technologies, including integrations with existing AI models, APIs, and enterprise tools.
• Develop and deploy scalable, cloud-based applications within AWS, supporting production reliability, security, and performance.
• Leverage approved AI-assisted development tools to improve coding, code reviews, testing, and overall software delivery.
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, integrations, and supporting application components.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting, testing, and production support.
• Serve as a hands-on technical lead while providing guidance and mentorship to other engineers when needed.
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to deliver solutions within the Marketing technology environment.
• Contribute to integrations with content management platforms such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and DAM where applicable.

Skills Required

• Strong hands-on software engineering experience with Java and/or Python, with proficiency in one and working knowledge of the other.
• Hands-on experience building Agentic AI applications or workflows using LangChain or comparable frameworks.
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools for coding, code review, testing, or troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of full-stack application development, including backend services, APIs, integrations, and frontend fundamentals.
• Hands-on AWS experience developing and deploying cloud-based applications.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including CI/CD, testing, security, resiliency, and production support.
• Ability to independently deliver technical solutions while operating as a hands-on Tech Lead.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and code-review skills.
• Experience with AEM, DAM, or other content management platforms is preferred.

Education & Work Experience

• Formal education, training, or certification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with the ideal candidate having approximately 7-12 years of experience developing and delivering production applications

AI Lead Engineer

Location: Plano, TX

Client Industry: FinTech

Compensation: $75-80/hr

Ref ID: 1691194

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com