Remote Lead for AI-Driven Software Development

Navitus; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

20 days PTO

4 weeks parental leave

9 paid holidays

401K match up to 5%

Adoption Assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Education Assistance & Professional D

Referral Bonus up to $750

Job summary

Navitus is seeking a Lead, Software Development AI Practice to drive AI adoption across delivery and development teams. The role shapes the AI enablement strategy, builds reusable patterns, and coaches engineers to deliver high‑quality software efficiently.

You will serve on the AI Governance Board, align practices with enterprise architecture, security, data governance, and regulatory standards, and lead practical AI initiatives from PoCs to scalable capabilities that deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software development or architecture.
• 3+ years of experience focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
• Experience defining software development AI frameworks and tools, including coaching and rollout.
• Experience leading or scaling generative AI, ML, or agentic AI capabilities.
• Experience applying security, privacy, data governance, and risk requirements to technology solutions.
• Experience influencing technical and business stakeholders to drive adoption without direct authority.
• Participation in, adherence to, and support of compliance program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Navitus groups to identify high‑value AI use cases that improve software quality and efficiency.
• Establish reusable AI patterns, reference architectures, and development standards for generative AI and ML.
• Build and maintain AI‑enabled services, including model interfaces and orchestration services.
• Lead PoC and pilot initiatives, turning experiments into repeatable capabilities.
• Provide hands‑on coaching and demonstrations to developers, delivery roles, and product teams.
• Serve as the primary AI adoption point of contact for Software Development and Delivery.
• Ensure solutions comply with governance, security, privacy, auditability, and transparency principles.
• Support agentic AI workflows, including orchestration, tool integration, and context management.
• Own AI adoption measurement, including tools, metrics, and leadership updates.
• Evaluate emerging AI platforms for fit with enterprise architecture and needs.
• Minimal travel may be required; other duties as assigned.

Job description

Navitus is seeking a Lead, Software Development AI Practice to drive AI adoption across delivery and development teams. The role shapes the AI enablement strategy, builds reusable patterns, and coaches engineers to deliver high‑quality software efficiently.

You will serve on the AI Governance Board, align practices with enterprise architecture, security, data governance, and regulatory standards, and lead practical AI initiatives from PoCs to scalable capabilities that deliver measurable