Gen AI Adoption Lead – Java Engineering Focus

21 Minutes ago • All levels • Research Development

Job Summary

Job Description

N-iX is seeking a Gen AI Adoption Lead with a Java Engineering focus to drive the integration of Generative AI into their Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The role involves identifying use cases, guiding teams on Gen AI tool selection and implementation, providing mentorship, and scaling successful integrations to improve development efficiency and code quality. Responsibilities include identifying GenAI opportunities in the SDLC, providing technical direction on AI tools and methodologies, mentoring teams on AI adoption, leading technical implementation of AI solutions, and championing best practices for secure and scalable Gen AI integration.
Must have:
  • Deep understanding of SDLC and experience leading development workflows
  • Extensive experience as a Lead Java developer
  • Hands-on experience leading Gen AI tool implementation in engineering teams
  • Significant experience leading and mentoring technical teams
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
  • Extensive experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Upper-Intermediate or higher English level
Good to have:
  • Experience in developing technical leadership training programs
Perks:
  • Flexible working format (remote, office-based or flexible)
  • Competitive salary and compensation package
  • Personalized career growth
  • Professional development tools
  • Active tech communities
  • Education reimbursement
  • Memorable anniversary presents
  • Corporate events and team buildings
  • Other location-specific benefits

Job Details

N-iX is a global company with Ukrainian roots that helps businesses across the world develop successful software products. Founded in 2002, N-iX has come a long way and increased its presence in nine countries spanning Europe, the US, and Latin America. Today, we are a strong community of 2,000+ professionals and a reliable partner for global industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies.  We are committed to continuous innovation and are now strategically leveraging Generative AI to significantly enhance our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) productivity.

We are looking for a skilled Gen AI Adoption Lead to join our team.

As the Gen AI Adoption Lead, you will be at the forefront of driving the integration of Generative AI across our engineering teams to revolutionize our SDLC. You will take a leading role in identifying critical use cases, expertly guiding teams on the selection and implementation of specific Gen AI tools and engineering approaches, providing mentorship and technical direction, and spearheading the scaling of successful Gen AI integrations throughout the company. Your success will be measured by tangible improvements in development efficiency, code quality, and overall engineering team empowerment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic GenAI Opportunity Identification: Lead the collaborative effort with software development teams to pinpoint strategic engineering workflows within the SDLC where Generative AI can deliver substantial and scalable productivity gains.
  • Expert Tool & Technical Direction: Provide expert guidance and technical direction to engineering teams on the evaluation, selection, and optimal application of relevant Gen AI tools and engineering methodologies.
  • Mentorship & Engineering Enablement: Mentor and technically enable engineering teams through comprehensive education, hands-on coaching, and the development of best practices for Gen AI adoption.
  • Technical Implementation Leadership: Provide strong technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams during the design, implementation, and integration phases of Gen AI solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
  • Driving Scalable GenAI Solutions & Best Practices: Architect and champion the development and adoption of robust best practices for the secure, effective, and scalable integration of Gen AI within the SDLC across N-iX engineering.

Requirements:

  • Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and extensive practical experience leading technical efforts across various development workflows.
  • Extensive and demonstrable experience as a Lead Java developer with a deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices in software development.
  • Direct, hands-on experience leading the implementation of specific Gen AI tools relevant to software development within engineering teams (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, AI-powered testing frameworks).
  • Significant experience leading and mentoring technical teams in the adoption of new technologies.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical visions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and drive adoption.
  • Extensive experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and a proven track record of leading technical teams within these frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a data-driven approach to evaluating the impact and ROI of technology initiatives.
  • English level - Upper-Intermediate or higher.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in developing and delivering technical leadership training programs and workshops for engineering teams.

 

We offer*:

  • Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
  • A competitive salary and good compensation package
  • Personalized career growth
  • Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
  • Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
  • Education reimbursement
  • Memorable anniversary presents
  • Corporate events and team buildings
  • Other location-specific benefits

*not applicable for freelancers

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