Lead Engineer - Cloud & Gen AI

Lead Engineer – Cloud & Gen AI

Department:
Information Technology

Reports to:

Senior Manager – IT Infrastructure

Location:

In Office, Boston MA;
Orange CT

Base Salary Range: $ – $180,789

The Lead Engineer, Cloud and Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure to support cutting‑edge Generative AI applications. The role requires collaboration with data scientists and AI researchers to deploy and optimize AI models, ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of cloud‑based AI systems.

The incumbent will utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and management.

As a technical leader, the Lead Engineer will mentor team members on cloud and AI‑related projects, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and AI model deployment, keep up‑to‑date with the latest advancements in AWS, Azure, and Generative AI, and document best practices, processes, and procedures to ensure smooth cloud and AI operations.

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Collaborate with data scientists and AI researchers to deploy and optimize AI models.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of cloud‑based AI systems.
• Utilize Terraform for infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) automation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Remain current with advancements in AWS, Azure, and Generative AI.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure and AI model deployment issues.
• Document best practices, processes, and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing large‑scale complex network solutions.
• Three or more years of AI experience.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer with strong understanding of AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in machine learning (ML) and AI models.
• Experience in Generative AI, including frameworks such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch, or similar.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or .NET.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in vector databases and their application within the GenAI framework.
• Desirable knowledge of AI Agents through orchestrators.
• Desirable knowledge of frameworks such as Langchain, Semantic Kernel, Spring AI.

• Five years of AI experience.
• Certifications in AWS and Azure technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

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December 31, 2025