AI Development Lifecycle Lead/Coach- Onshore
6-12 Months contract with possible of extension
Minnesota
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, AI, or related field
6-8+ years of working experience within AIML space and min 4+ years of experience of leading/managing/coaching AIML engineering team, especially on AIDLC work model.
Strong experience in AI/ML engineering, AI platform delivery, and enterprise AI solution implementation
Deep understanding of AI Development Lifecycle (AIDLC), AIDLC frameworks (Spec Kit, BMAD, Spectra etc.), and AI governance frameworks
Expertise in Python, APIs, SQL, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform), and modern AI/ML frameworks
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, and automation practices
Strong knowledge of GenAI, LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI orchestration frameworks
Experience in model deployment, monitoring, scalability, and operational support
Understanding of data engineering, analytics, and enterprise integration patterns
Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional technical teams and stakeholders
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
