Senior Lead Forward-Deployed AI Engineer (FinServ, 15+ yrs)

Programmers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers is seeking an experienced Lead Forward Deployed Engineer (AI & Data) to design, build, and deploy AI, GenAI, Agentic AI, LLM, and RAG-based solutions for financial services clients. Location is onsite in multiple U.S. cities, with a full-time benefits package.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, including 10+ years in consulting, solution engineering, or client delivery, and hands-on expertise delivering production-grade AI solutions. Strong stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall experience in AI, data engineering, or consulting.
• 10+ years in consulting, solution engineering, architecture, or client delivery.
• Proven expertise in building and scaling production-grade AI solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Preferred domain: Financial Services / Banking or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy AI/GenAI solutions for financial services clients.
• Lead end-to-end deployments from POC to production.
• Engage with clients to define architecture and deliver solutions.
• Ensure governance, security, and compliance throughout projects.

Skills

Python

Java

SQL

APIs

Enterprise integrations

AI governance

Security

Compliance

Client-facing consulting

Solution architecture

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Claude Code

Devin

Codex

Job description

Programmers is seeking an experienced Lead Forward Deployed Engineer (AI & Data) to design, build, and deploy AI, GenAI, Agentic AI, LLM, and RAG-based solutions for financial services clients. Location is onsite in multiple U.S. cities, with a full-time benefits package.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, including 10+ years in consulting, solution engineering, or client delivery, and hands-on expertise delivering production-grade AI solutions. Strong stakeholder management is essential.