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AI Lead Engineer

Date Posted: Nov 9, 2026

Job #1691194
Contract
Plano, Texas, USA
75.00 - 80.00 per hour (USD)

We're looking an AI Lead Engineer in Plano, TX.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deliver full-stack software and Agentic AI solutions using Java and/or Python, with frontend development as needed.
  • Build Agentic AI applications using frameworks such as LangChain or similar technologies, including integrations with existing AI models, APIs, and enterprise tools.
  • Develop and deploy scalable, cloud-based applications within AWS, supporting production reliability, security, and performance.
  • Leverage approved AI-assisted development tools to improve coding, code reviews, testing, and overall software delivery.
  • Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, integrations, and supporting application components.
  • Participate in design reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting, testing, and production support.
  • Serve as a hands-on technical lead while providing guidance and mentorship to other engineers when needed.
  • Collaborate with engineering and business teams to deliver solutions within the Marketing technology environment.
  • Contribute to integrations with content management platforms such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and DAM where applicable.

Skills Required

  • Strong hands-on software engineering experience with Java and/or Python, with proficiency in one and working knowledge of the other.
  • Hands-on experience building Agentic AI applications or workflows using LangChain or comparable frameworks.
  • Experience using AI-assisted software development tools for coding, code review, testing, or troubleshooting.
  • Strong understanding of full-stack application development, including backend services, APIs, integrations, and frontend fundamentals.
  • Hands-on AWS experience developing and deploying cloud-based applications.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including CI/CD, testing, security, resiliency, and production support.
  • Ability to independently deliver technical solutions while operating as a hands-on Tech Lead.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and code-review skills.
  • Experience with AEM, DAM, or other content management platforms is preferred.

Education & Work Experience

  • Formal education, training, or certification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with the ideal candidate having approximately 7-12 years of experience developing and delivering production applications

AI Lead Engineer

Location: Plano, TX

Client Industry: FinTech

Compensation: $75-80/hr

Ref ID: 1691194

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