Senior AI Developer Tech Lead

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. for a leading financial services client in Southlake, TX seeks a Senior AI Developer Tech Lead to drive AI-centric SDLC initiatives and mentor engineers.

You will design scalable AI systems and lead cross-functional collaboration to translate complex designs into actionable specifications. The role emphasizes hands-on AI/ML deployment, cloud-native architecture, and leadership to shape architectural decisions that impact retirement-related outcomes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in large-scale software engineering incl. Java/Spring.
• 2+ years hands-on AI/ML deployment in production.
• 6+ years cloud deployment, containers, CI/CD.
• DBs: MongoDB, Aerospike, PostgreSQL, with LLMS like GPT-5/Claude.
• Leadership experience as Tech Lead or Team Lead mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-focused workflows across the SDLC and delivery pipeline.
• Design and architect scalable AI systems from greenfield projects.
• Mentor junior developers and foster continuous learning.
• Leverage AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to improve quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate designs into specs.

Skills

Leadership

Java

Spring

Cloud

CI/CD

ML deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our client, a leader in financial services, is seeking a Senior AI Developer Tech Lead to join their team. As a Senior AI Developer Tech Lead, you will be part of the AI Innovation Department supporting engineering teams focused on cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, innovative thinking, and a collaborative mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Senior AI Developer Tech Lead

Location:Southlake, TX

Pay Range:$90

What's the Job?

• Lead the development and implementation of AI-focused workflows across the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Design and architect scalable AI systems from scratch in greenfield environments, ensuring robust and efficient solutions.
• Mentor and groom junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Utilize AI assistance tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to streamline development tasks and improve code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate low-level design artifacts into structured specifications that guide AI-assisted development.

What's Needed?

• Extensive experience (12+ years) in large-scale software engineering, particularly with Java, Spring, cloud development, and Web Services supporting high-volume transactions.
• Hands-on experience (2+ years) with AI/ML implementation and deployment in production environments.
• Proficiency in containerization and microservices architecture, with at least 6 years of experience in cloud deployment and CI/CD practices.
• Strong familiarity with databases such as MongoDB, Aerospike, or PostgreSQL, and experience with large language models like GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, or PaLM.
• Proven leadership experience as a Tech Lead or Team Lead, with the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams effectively.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology within a dynamic financial services environment.
• Collaborative work culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Chance to lead impactful projects that directly influence millions of people's retirement security.
• Engagement with cutting-edge tools and technologies, including Large Language Models and cloud platforms.
• Supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.