Lead Engineer - Cloud & Gen AI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonuses

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

AVANGRID Service Company in Orange, CT is seeking a Lead Engineer, Cloud & Gen AI to design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure, working with data scientists to deploy AI models.

You will ensure security, reliability, and performance of cloud AI systems, using Terraform for IaC, and provide technical leadership to the team. Onsite role with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, IT or related field with 10+ years’ experience.
• Experience designing large-scale, complex network solutions.
• 3+ years of AI experience and cloud implementations on AWS/Azure.
• Proficiency in Python, Java or .NET and ML/AI models.
• Terraform IaC expertise; containerization and orchestration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage scalable cloud infra on AWS and Azure.
• Collaborate with data scientists to deploy and optimize AI models.
• Ensure security, reliability, and performance of cloud AI systems.
• Lead and mentor team members; document best practices.
• Stay current with AWS, Azure and Generative AI advancements.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Python

ML/AI

Docker

Kubernetes

GenAI

Vector databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

**Lead Engineer - Cloud & Gen AI**Reports to: Senior Manager - IT Infrastructure Location: **In Office**, Orange CTThe 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).#LI-Onsite#LI-VF1**Company:**AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY**Información Movilidad** Tenga en cuenta que cualquier solicitante que no sea ciudadano del país de la vacante estará sujeto al cumplimiento de los requisitos de inmigración aplicables para trabajar legalmente en ese país. 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