Sr Software Engineer I - AI

Description
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* Job Summary
* The SR Software Engineer I - AI is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing artificial intelligence solutions that align with business goals. This senior-level position bridges the gap between business strategy and technical implementation, while driving innovation and digital transformation initiatives.
* What you will do:
* Analyze existing AI frameworks and models to understand and document functionality, business rules, and data flows.
* Perform all stages of the AI development life cycle, self-manage activities on smaller projects and serve as technical lead on small, medium and large projects.
* Determine operating requirements, costs, as well as resource needs for assigned projects and work in conjunction with a project manager on initiatives.
* Co-lead with Project Manager employing object-oriented analysis and design techniques including use case analysis, object modeling, and database schema design to ensure business requirements and design goals are met.
* Participate in application architecture planning (including system partitioning and framework design) to determine optimal solution architecture, efficiency, maintainability, and scalability.
* Assist in developing and maintaining AI frameworks and standards, models, and guiding principles to help define and govern the future state architecture, business processes, information systems, and infrastructure
* Support the definition and development of AI platform roadmaps and technology lifecycles, transformational initiatives, M&A technology due diligence and integration plans, and solution design across a wide and diverse portfolio of solutions
* Provide support on projects focused on AI compliance, development, and implementation of strategic technological directives
* Participate in the vendor selection process and provide recommendations for investment in AI solutions, supported by appropriate ROI, total cost of ownership, and/or cost-benefit analyses
* Contribute to innovation initiatives and proof of concept projects in AI
* Assist in developing and presenting business cases for AI initiatives, for approval, funding, and prioritization
* Provide technical support and training within the AI capability scope
* Represent the AI organization for application, data, and infrastructure domain-specific initiatives by supporting these initiatives from an AI perspective
* Assist in architecting AI-based applications, mobile applications, and infrastructure, web services, middleware, and databases needed to support the future state technology platform
* Ensure coordination and completion of design review based on formalized AI standards
* Support compliance between business strategies and AI transformation activities
* Lead / develop: High-level system narratives, storyboards, and user interface prototypes.
* Lead / develop: Detailed design specifications for hardware and software use by the technical team.
* Lead / develop: System test plans, ensure software quality assurance (SQA) standards are achieved, and validate that business goals are accomplished.
* Lead / develop: Detailed estimates for projects, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget.
* Develop applications to CDW coding standards and quality.
* Identify issues that require more attention, and work to resolve issues based on an understanding of the business problem being solved.
* Make technical decisions to meet the design goals laid out in product road map and by management.
* Coach, mentor and monitor progress of jr. members, mentor & coach.
* Draw appropriate resources together in order to address technical issues.
* Direct and focus the efforts of the technical project team.
* Complete projects/tasks on a timely basis, according to commitments made to stakeholders and management.
* Report project/task status to the management.
* Collaborate with business and project teams to gather requirements and business needs.
* Make technical decisions to meet the design goals laid out in product road map and by management.
* Identify issues that require more attention, and work to resolve issues based on an understanding of the business problem being solved.
* Draw appropriate resources together to address technical issues.
* Monitor progress of project teams.
* Complete projects/tasks on a timely basis, according to commitments made to stakeholders and management.
* Report project/task status to the management.
* Step in as team member throughout the software development process as needed.
* What we expect of you:
* Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience with Information Technology, specifically working with AI architectural standards and roadmaps; OR
* 9 years' experience with Information Technology, specifically working with AI architectural standards and roadmaps.
* Experience in large scale, complex AI projects.
* Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain productive working relationships cross-departmentally and cross functionally.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with and present to all stakeholders including senior leadership.
* Strong organizational, planning and creative problem solving-skills with critical attention to detail.
* Demonstrated success of facilitation and solutions implementation.
* History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
* Experience with Microsoft AI, a plus. Pay range: $99,000 - $146,800 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials #LI-SC3
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.