Lead Engineer - Cloud & Gen AI

Avangrid; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 141,120 - 176,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

12% 401(k) match

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY is seeking a Lead Engineer, Cloud and Generative AI to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure. You will collaborate with data scientists to deploy AI models and ensure security, reliability, and high performance of AI systems.

The role requires a strong background in cloud engineering, AI, and IaC with Terraform, plus mentoring responsibilities and ongoing learning in AWS, Azure, and GenAI technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing and implementing large scale complex network solutions.
• Three or more years of AI experience; strong ML/AI model proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and manages scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure.
• Collaborates with data scientists to deploy and optimize AI models.
• Ensures security, reliability, and performance of cloud-based AI systems.
• Uses Terraform for IaC automation and provisioning.
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Keeps current with AWS, Azure, and Generative AI developments.
• Troubleshoots and resolves cloud infra and AI deployment issues.
• Documents best practices and procedures.

Skills

Cloud engineering

AI experience

Python

Java

.NET

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Vector databases

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Langchain

Semantic Kernel

Spring AI

Job description

Reports to: Senior Manager - IT Infrastructure
Location: In Office, Orange CT
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:

• $141,120 - $176,400

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid
Job Summary
The Lead Engineer, Cloud and Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) with designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure to support cutting-edge Generative AI applications. This role requires collaboration with data scientists and AI researchers to deploy and optimize AI models, ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of cloud-based AI systems. The incumbent will utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and management.
The Lead Engineer, Cloud and Generative AI will provide technical leadership, and mentorship will guide team members on cloud and AI-related projects, while problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and AI model deployment. This role is expected to remain up to date with the latest advancements in AWS, Azure, and Generative AI, you will apply this knowledge to continuously improve our systems. Your documentation of best practices, processes, and procedures will ensure smooth cloud and AI operations.
This role will report into the Senior Manager – IT Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and manages scalable cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Collaborates with data scientists and AI researchers to deploy and optimize AI models.
• Ensures the security, reliability, and performance of cloud-based AI systems.
• Utilizes Terraform for infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation.
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Remains current with advancements in AWS, Azure, and Generative AI.
• Troubleshoots and resolves cloud infrastructure and AI model deployment issues.
• Documents best practices, processes, and procedures.
• Designs, implements, and manages scalable cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure to support Generative AI applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing large scale complex network solutions.
• Three or more years of AI experience.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer with a strong understanding of AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in machine learning (ML) and AI models.
• Experience in Generative AI, including experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or .NET.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in vector databases and their application within the GenAI framework.
• Desirable knowledge of AI Agents through orchestrators.
• Desirable knowledge of frameworks such as Langchain, Semantic Kernel, Spring AI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of AI experience
• Certifications in AWS and Azure technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

Company
AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY

Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.
Job Posting End Date
August-31-2026