AI Tech Lead

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apex Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job#: 3035373 Job Description: AI Tech Lead Type: Contract to hire Location: United States Schedule: Remote for outside of Lisle, IL or Columbia, MD (4 days/week in Columbia, MD or Lisle, IL) Role Overview This position is for a hands-on technical leader responsible for translating AI architecture into detailed design and successful delivery. The AI Tech Lead will lead the implementation of AI-driven experiences for the website, including conversational AI and intelligent widgets, using Drupal and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). This role owns the execution, driving technical design, delivery quality, deployment readiness, and cross-functional alignment with product and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Own the hands-on delivery of AI solutions by translating architectural direction into detailed technical design and implementation plans. • Design and implement AI-driven experiences for the marketing website, including conversational interfaces, chatbots, and personalized user journeys. • Lead the integration of AI capabilities into CMS-driven applications, with a focus on Drupal-based web experiences. • Build and deploy cloud-based AI services on Google Cloud Platform, and evaluate equivalent patterns for candidates transitioning from AWS where appropriate. • Partner with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure business goals are met. • Drive end-to-end execution, including technical breakdowns, effort estimation, sprint planning, risk management, and production support. • Establish engineering best practices for scalability, performance, security, and responsible AI in customer-facing digital experiences. • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership through design and code reviews to improve quality and team velocity. • Define and monitor success metrics such as engagement, conversion, and user experience quality. • Support an accelerated delivery timeline by maintaining strong ownership and clear communication across technical and business teams. Required Qualifications • Proven experience leading the implementation of AI solutions in web, digital, or marketing technology environments. • Experience embedding AI capabilities into CMS-driven applications, ideally Drupal or comparable enterprise content platforms. • Hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) for AI solution development; AWS experience is acceptable if the candidate can transition quickly to Google Cloud Platform. • Experience designing and delivering conversational AI, chatbots, intelligent widgets, or other AI-driven user experiences. • Experience with at least one real-world GenAI / Agent-based AI project deployed to production. • Understanding of AI agents, with hands-on experience using at least one agent framework (e.g., LangGraph, ADK). • Strong software engineering and integration skills, including APIs, cloud services, system design, and deployment practices. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Demonstrated ability to lead delivery in fast-paced environments and manage ambiguity under compressed timelines. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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