Director, GenAI Software Engineering Transformation

Jobtailor

New Jersey

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (New Jersey) seeks a senior GenAI Architect to lead education, adoption, and governance of AI-enabled software development across large teams. You will define the GenAI strategy, advise on tooling and models, and drive organizational change while ensuring regulatory alignment.

The role requires a proven track record in enterprise-grade delivery, risk management, and strong executive presence to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience as a full-stack application architect, designer, and developer using modern languages, frameworks, and software engineering tools.
Expertise in modern software architecture, application design, engineering practices, and enterprise software delivery.
Fluency with current GenAI coding tools, models, and development platforms.
Experience delivering enterprise-grade software systems using GenAI-assisted development approaches.
Experience leading large-scale technical transformation and cultural change initiatives within a complex enterprise environment.
Strong understanding of software development governance, risk management, security controls, and compliance in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Lead education, enablement, and adoption of GenAI tools and practices across software development teams.
Define and communicate a GenAI software engineering strategy and roadmap.
Advise on GenAI software development tooling, models, market direction, and regulated practices.
Evolve software development practices, standards, governance, and delivery models for AI-assisted development.
Address AI-enabled engineering operating model questions involving code reviews, team composition, and productivity models.
Drive cultural and organizational change for large-scale GenAI development-tool adoption.
Partner with technology leaders and managers on adoption models and change management.
Educate and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with risk, compliance, and security teams on controls and regulatory alignment.
Represent development teams with central engineering and architecture groups.
Coordinate initiatives and share lessons learned across application development organizations.
Monitor industry developments and translate into actionable recommendations.
Forecast future GenAI development changes and prepare the organization strategically.

Skills

GenAI Coding Tools

Software Architecture

Application Design

Software Engineering Practices

Enterprise Software Delivery

Technical Transformation

Cultural Change Initiatives

Risk Management

Security Controls

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Lead education, enablement, and adoption of GenAI tools and practices across software development teams
Define and communicate a GenAI software engineering strategy and roadmap
Advise on GenAI software development tooling, models, market direction, and emerging financial-services practices
Evolve software development practices, standards, workflows, governance, and delivery models for AI-assisted development
Address AI-enabled engineering operating model questions involving code reviews, team composition, developer responsibilities, productivity models, and product team interactions
Drive cultural and organizational change for large-scale GenAI development-tool adoption
Partner with technology leaders and engineering managers on adoption models, capability plans, and change management
Educate and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with risk, compliance, and security teams on controls, standards, oversight, and regulatory alignment
Represent application development teams with central engineering and architecture groups
Coordinate initiatives and share lessons learned across application development organizations
Monitor industry developments and translate them into actionable recommendations
Forecast future GenAI development changes and prepare the organization strategically and operationally

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a full-stack application architect, designer, and developer using modern languages, frameworks, and software engineering tools
Expertise in modern software architecture, application design, engineering practices, and enterprise software delivery
Fluency with current GenAI coding tools, models, and development platforms
Experience delivering enterprise-grade software systems using GenAI-assisted development approaches
Experience leading large-scale technical transformation and cultural change initiatives within a complex enterprise environment
Strong understanding of software development governance, risk management, security controls, and compliance in regulated environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead through influence across matrixed organizations
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience
Visa sponsorship/support is not anticipated for this position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in GenAI tools and practices, leading software development teams through cultural and organizational change while ensuring compliance and risk management in regulated environments. Proficient in modern software architecture and enterprise software delivery, with a strong focus on stakeholder management and communication.

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