Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior / Lead AI Developer to join our growing AI Engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who is passionate about building enterprise-grade AI systems and agentic architectures using modern LLM frameworks and cloud-native technologies.
This is a hybrid role (2-3 days in the office) located in Durham, NC. OR Pittsburgh
The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Python development, distributed cloud architectures, databases, and modern AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph. This individual will play a key role in architecting and developing scalable AI platforms, mentoring engineers, and driving technical innovation across the organization.
This position requires both strong technical depth and leadership capabilities. The candidate must be comfortable designing complex systems, collaborating with stakeholders, mentoring developers, and contributing directly to implementation.
Responsibilities
-Architect, design, and develop enterprise AI applications and agentic systems using Python and modern LLM frameworks
Lead development of AI agents, orchestration workflows, MCP integrations, RAG pipelines, and intelligent automation services
-Build scalable and secure cloud-native AI services within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
-Design and implement multi-agent workflows using LangChain, LangGraph, and related orchestration technologies
-Develop and optimize vector search, document processing, metadata extraction, and retrieval systems
-Design scalable APIs, microservices, and asynchronous processing pipelines
-Work closely with product, infrastructure, and compliance teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
-Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers through architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching
-Establish engineering best practices around testing, observability, security, scalability, and AI governance
-Evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and models to drive innovation within the platform
-Participate in roadmap planning, technical strategy, and sprint execution
-Troubleshoot and optimize production AI workloads and distributed systems
What We're Building
A cloud-native e-communications platform processing millions of messages daily. Scalable ingestion and processing pipelines using event-driven AWS services Compliance-focused features supporting supervision and record retention. A platform designed to grow rapidly as new clients and message volume increase
What working at ACA offers:
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You'll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.
About ACA:
ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.
What we commit to:
ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE
C2C IS NOT AVAILABLE - W-2 ONLY
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- Dice Id: 90902182
- Position Id: b6844d0649be64a97c6369befc64ffec
- Posted 30+ days ago
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