Lead Specialist, AI Solutions Architect

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. KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice and we anticipate continued growth. In this ever‑changing market, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team‑driven culture.

• Lead the development lifecycle using Agile and Dev Ops methodologies, managing coding standards, performing code reviews, and facilitating SCRUMs with expertise in JIRA/ADO; ensure efficiency with source control management (Git, Azure Dev Ops) and CI/CD systems (Jenkins, Docker).
• Gain comprehensive understanding of current codebases and systems across various tech stacks, including Cloud‑native IaaS/PaaS (Azure, AWS), Web UI frameworks (React, Angular), backend technologies (Node.js, Java, Python), and database integrations.
• Collaborate with architects and product managers to evaluate advanced technologies and help architect new applications; oversee technical documentation, covering standards, environments, and technical details for development efficiency.
• Design scalable AI solutions, leading POCs and pilots to solve complex business challenges; apply expertise in data handling, cloud scaling, and continuous integration to streamline AI deployment; stay updated on AI trends and industry challenges to create tailored AI solutions, ensuring ethical design, fairness, and seamless integration with organizational systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to optimize AI models, monitoring performance and adjusting systems for improved efficiency and translating data insights into actionable business strategies.

• Minimum five years of recent experience in leading enterprise software development with Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Full Stack development, including modern UI frameworks (Angular, React) and backend services (Java, Spring MVC, Python).
• Experience with cloud‑native solutions on Azure/AWS and Dev Ops tools (Jenkins, Ansible); familiarity with tools like Confluence, Lucid Chart, and Visio; proven experience managing AI projects from design to deployment, ensuring ethical implementation and alignment with organizational standards; expertise in AI technologies, including GenAI, machine learning, and NLP frameworks (RAG, Tensor Flow, PyTorch).
• Ability to lead and mentor technical teams (on/offshore), with at least two years in an AI leadership role.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).

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California Salary Range: $118,200 - $219,100