Senior Software Engineer – Generative AI Innovation

Apex Systems, LLC; Overland Park, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank seeks a Senior Software Engineer – Generative AI Innovation to lead hands-on development of GenAI solutions for Institutional Banking. You will prototype, evaluate platforms, and deliver production-ready AI applications while collaborating with business and governance teams to ensure compliant, scalable deployments.

The role emphasizes autonomy, technical curiosity, and translating ideas into actionable prototypes and roadmaps for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience developing web-based or distributed applications.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI technologies, large language models, or related emerging tech.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy PoCs and production-ready GenAI solutions.
• Evaluate and prototype GenAI capabilities and platforms for Institutional Banking use cases.
• Develop AI-enabled applications and workflows using LLMs, RAG, and cloud services.
• Transform business ideas into working software through rapid prototyping and experiments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify high-value AI opportunities to improve productivity and risk management.
• Produce governance documentation and support submission processes for AI initiatives.

Skills

Generative AI

LLMs

APIs

Cloud services

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Job Summary The Senior Software Engineer – Generative AI Innovation serves as a hands-on technical leader responsible for identifying, evaluating, prototyping, and delivering Generative AI solutions that create business value for KeyBank's Institutional Banking organization. This role combines software engineering, applied AI research, solution prototyping, and emerging technology evaluation to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven capabilities across Institutional Banking.The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, technology partners, and governance teams to transform ideas into working proofs of concept, guide successful solutions through governance processes, and help transition validated solutions into production. This individual is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, technical curiosity, and initiative while serving as a trusted advisor on emerging AI technologies, industry developments, and practical applications of Generative AI. Essential Functions oDesign, build, and deploy proof-of-concept and production-ready Generative AI solutions using modern software engineering practices and cloud-native technologies. oEvaluate, prototype, and validate emerging Generative AI capabilities, platforms, tools, and vendors to determine their applicability and value for Institutional Banking use cases. oDevelop AI-enabled applications and workflows using technologies such as large language models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic AI frameworks, document intelligence solutions, workflowautomation platforms, APIs, and cloud services. oTransform business ideas and opportunities into working software solutions by rapidly building prototypes, conducting technical experiments, and demonstrating viability. oCollaborate with business stakeholders across Institutional Banking to identify high-value opportunities where AI can improve productivity, decision-making, client service, operational efficiency, or risk management. oProvide technical input and supporting documentation for governance, risk, compliance, model review, and technology approval processes related to AI initiatives. oAssist project teams in preparing governance submissions and articulating technical approaches, risks, controls, and implementation considerations associated with proposed AI use cases. oResearch industry trends, vendor capabilities, and emerging developments in Generative AI and communicate findings, opportunities, and recommendations to technology and business leadership. oDesign and implement integrations between AI platforms, enterprise systems, and cloud services. oEstablish and promote engineering standards, reusable patterns, and best practices for AI solution development. oIndependently develop clean, maintainable, secure, and testable code. oCreate technical documentation, reference architectures, implementation guidance, presentations, and demonstration materials to support solution adoption and knowledge sharing. oPresent prototypes, findings, recommendations, and solution roadmaps to business stakeholders and senior managers. oSupport production deployments, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts for GenAI-enabled solutions. oMaintain awareness of evolving GenAI-related regulatory, governance, security, and risk management considerations and incorporate appropriate controls into solution designs. oPerform other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. oComplies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clientsand Key. Education oBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred) Work Experience Required o5+ years of professional software engineering experience developing web-based or distributed applications. oDemonstrated experience building software solutions using modern programming languages, frameworks, APIs, and cloud services. oDemonstrated hands-on experience working with Generative AI technologies, large language models, AI-enabled applications, or related emerging technologies. oStrong problem-solving skills and ability to independently navigate ambiguity and rapidly learn new technologies. oExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. oProven ability to take ownership of complex problems and drive solutions from concept through implementation. Preferred oExperience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or Microsoft Azure. oExperience implementing or evaluating RAG, agentic AI workflows, document intelligence solutions, or workflow automation platforms. oExperience operating within regulated industries and partnering with governance, risk, compliance, security, or legal functions. oExperience evaluating vendor technologies and making technical recommendations to business and technology leadership. oExperience supporting proof-of-concept development, experimentation, and innovation initiatives. Core Competencies oAll KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct. Physical Demands oGeneral Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags upto 10 lbs. 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