Sr Enterprise AI Developer

Sally Beauty; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Discounts at Sally Beauty & CosmoProf

Job summary

Sally Beauty is seeking a Sr. Enterprise AI Developer to design, build, and deliver AI-enabled enterprise solutions that drive measurable business value. The role is hybrid, onsite at Legacy West Support Center in Plano, TX.

You will work with architecture, security, data, and business teams to transform approved use cases into secure, scalable, production-ready applications, ensuring governance and reuse across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in software development and application engineering.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#).
• Experience building APIs, integrations, enterprise applications, or automation workflows.
• Hands-on experience with modern AI/ML patterns (LLMs, RAG, embeddings, agents).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and production deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI-powered applications and integrations.
• Translate business needs into prototypes and enterprise-grade solutions.
• Build reusable AI components and patterns (RAG, embeddings, prompts, orchestration).
• Integrate with enterprise data sources, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Ensure adherence to approved design patterns and governance.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

C#

APIs & Integrations

CI/CD & Automation

Cloud platforms (Azure)

AI/ML patterns

Data governance

Tools

Azure OpenAI

Azure AI Foundry

Databricks

Power Platform

Copilot Studio

Power BI

Job description

Sr. Enterprise AI Developer

Hybrid position requiring onsite work at the Legacy West Support Center in Plano, Texas.

About the Role

The Senior Enterprise AI Developer is a hands‑on technical role responsible for designing, developing, and delivering AI‑enabled solutions that drive measurable business value. The role focuses on transforming approved use cases into secure, scalable, and production‑ready applications across the enterprise.

Working closely with architecture, security, data, and business teams, the developer ensures AI solutions are practical, reusable, and aligned with enterprise standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI‑powered applications, assistants, agents, automations, and integrations
• Translate business needs into functional prototypes, pilots, and enterprise‑grade solutions
• Build and maintain reusable AI components and patterns (e.g., RAG, prompt templates, embeddings, orchestration, evaluation, monitoring, guardrails)
• Integrate solutions with enterprise data sources, APIs, document repositories, and cloud platforms
• Partner with AI architecture and governance teams to ensure adherence to approved design patterns and avoid one‑off solutions
• Own the end‑to‑end AI delivery lifecycle, including CI/CD, automated testing, deployment, observability, and support
• Evaluate use cases to determine optimal solution approach (build, buy, vendor, or non‑AI alternative)
• Monitor and optimize solutions for performance, reliability, cost, and user adoption
• Troubleshoot issues related to model outputs, data quality, integrations, latency, and user experience
• Produce clear technical documentation to enable reuse, support, and long‑term maintainability
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies and recommend practical, value‑driven improvements

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on experience in software development and application engineering
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#)
• Experience building APIs, integrations, enterprise applications, or automation workflows
• Hands‑on experience with modern AI/ML patterns, including:
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Embeddings and vector search
• Agents, prompt design, and model evaluation
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and production deployment practices
• Ability to integrate with structured and unstructured data sources
• Understanding of security best practices (identity, access control, secrets management, data protection)
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills and practical decision‑making ability
• Effective communication skills across both technical and business audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise AI platforms and tools (Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Databricks, Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Power BI)
• Familiarity with vector databases, document intelligence, enterprise search, and AI orchestration frameworks
• Experience with AI evaluation frameworks, observability, cost management, and prompt/version control
• Background developing internal enterprise tools or workflow automation solutions
• Experience in retail, e‑commerce, supply chain, merchandising, finance, or customer operations
• Familiarity with compliance, privacy, and enterprise data governance requirements

Competencies & Attributes

• Passionate Learner – inquisitive about the business; open to feedback and coaching, applies learning quickly, and shares knowledge with colleagues and leaders
• Flexible & Agile Adapter – responsive to change, thrives in ambiguity, remains calm under pressure, and perseveres to achieve goals
• Talent Builder – fosters an inclusive culture, encourages input from others, and supports diverse skill development
• Effective Communicator – conveys information accurately and appropriately, uses active listening, and asks probing questions
• Team Builder – values teamwork, demonstrates collaboration, and promotes inclusivity
• Customer‑Focused Partner – understands internal and external customer needs and advocates for the customer experience
• Strategic Thinker – brings progressive ideas to life, develops cost‑effective strategies, and uses diverse data sources
• Big Picture Thinker – understands cross‑department interactions, seeks feedback, and adapts plans as needed
• Results Driver – delivers on plans, holds self and team accountable, and leverages resources efficiently
• Problem Solver & Decision Maker – gathers relevant data, makes data‑driven recommendations, and takes decisive action

Working Conditions

The role is hybrid, with required onsite presence at the corporate office on specified days. The work environment involves everyday office‑related risks and general safety precautions such as use of office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations. Work is largely sedentary but may require occasional walking, standing, bending, and moving small hardware for testing.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match. Extras include access to an in‑house salon, onsite Sally Beauty and CosmoProf professional store, and discounted merchandise and food options at the corporate campus.