AI/Python Consultant

Job description

**AI Tech Lead** **Location:** Hyderabad/Pune/Bangalore/Chennai Exp - 3yrs to 15yrs **Job Summary:** We are looking for a dynamic and hands-on **AI Tech Lead** with 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development to lead technical initiatives and guide a team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and AI systems architecture, along with a passion for solving real-world problems through intelligent automation and data-driven solutions. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Technical Leadership:** - Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions. - Architect scalable AI systems and ensure integration with existing platforms. - Review code, mentor junior engineers, and enforce best practices in model development and deployment. - **Project Delivery:** - Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to define AI use cases. - Manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables across multiple AI initiatives. - **Innovation & R&D:** - Stay current with emerging AI technologies and frameworks. - Experiment with new algorithms, tools, and techniques to improve model performance and efficiency. - **Operational Excellence:** - Implement MLOps practices for model lifecycle management. - Monitor model performance and ensure reliability, fairness, and compliance. **Required Qualifications:** - Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Data Science, AI, or related field. - 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, with hands-on experience in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks. - Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision. - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). - Familiarity with data engineering concepts and tools (e.g., Spark, Airflow). **Preferred Skills:** - Exposure to LLMs, generative AI, and prompt engineering. - Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. - Certifications in AI/ML or cloud technologies are a plus.