Lead Specialist, AI Solutions Architect

Lead Specialist, AI Solutions Architect – KPMG US

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. KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority.

• Lead the development lifecycle using Agile and Dev Ops methodologies, managing coding standards, performing code reviews, and facilitating SCRUMs with expertise in JIRA/ADO.
• Ensure efficiency with source control management (Git, Azure Dev Ops) and CI/CD systems (Jenkins, Docker).
• Gain comprehensive understanding of current codebases and systems across various tech stacks, including Cloud‑native IaaS/PaaS (Azure, AWS), Web UI frameworks (React, Angular), backend technologies (Node.js, Java, Python), and database integrations.
• Collaborate with architects and product managers to evaluate advanced technologies and help architect new applications; oversee technical documentation.
• Design scalable AI solutions, leading POCs and pilots to solve complex business challenges; apply expertise in data handling, cloud scaling, and continuous integration to streamline AI deployment; stay updated on AI trends and industry challenges to create tailored AI solutions, ensuring ethical design, fairness, and seamless integration with organizational systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to optimize AI models, monitoring performance and adjusting systems for improved efficiency and translate data insights into actionable business strategies.

• Minimum five years of recent experience in leading enterprise software development with Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Full Stack development, including modern UI frameworks (Angular, React) and backend services (Java, Spring
  
  MVC, Python).
• Experience with cloud‑native solutions on Azure/AWS and Dev Ops tools (Jenkins, Ansible); familiarity with tools like Confluence, Lucid Chart, and Visio.
• Proven experience managing AI projects, from design to deployment, ensuring ethical implementation and alignment with organizational standards; expertise in AI technologies, including GenAI, machine learning, and NLP frameworks (RAG, Tensor Flow, PyTorch).
• Ability to lead and mentor technical teams (on/offshore), with at least two years in an AI leadership role.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

General Business

Short Hills, NJ

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