AI Developer

Job Description

Job Description: Senior AI Developer

Location: Pune /Kolkata/ Remote Option

CTC: 12L to 15L per annum

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior AI Developer who can drive innovation, lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) development, and deliver AI-powered solutions that meet client needs. This role demands strong technical expertise, ownership of demo/project execution, client-facing confidence, and the ability to mentor junior developers.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs)

1. Technical Contribution & Solution Delivery (40%)

- Lead the design and development of POCs, demo applications, and production-grade solutions using AI/ML frameworks (Python, OpenAI API, PHP, SQL).
- Oversee data preparation, model development, testing, and deployment for internal and client-facing projects.
- Ensure repositories are standardized, reusable, version-controlled (Git), and follow best practices.
- Develop automation utilities and accelerators to optimize project delivery timelines.
- Perform code reviews and provide guidance to junior developers.

2. Client-Facing Engagement (25%)

- Own demo preparation and delivery, including slides, mockups, test data, and client presentations.
- Conduct internal dry runs and coach the team for client-facing readiness.
- Prepare technical documentation, release notes, feature summaries, and user guides.
- Capture and analyze client feedback to refine demos and align with business needs.
- Act as a technical SME in client meetings, explaining AI solutions in clear, business-friendly language.

3. Communication & Collaboration (20%)

- Proactively update progress, risks, and blockers in Jira/Trello/Asana.
- Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, and developers to bridge technical and business expectations.
- Mentor junior AI developers, guiding them on coding, documentation, and client communication.
- Promote knowledge-sharing and cross-functional collaboration across teams.

4. Learning, R&D & Innovation (15%)

- Stay ahead of emerging AI/ML trends, tools, and cloud platforms, and evaluate their applicability to projects.
- Conduct monthly knowledge-sharing sessions to upskill the team.
- Build and maintain a personal and team portfolio of accelerators, case studies, and re-usable assets.
- Pursue relevant AI certifications and training to enhance team capability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Deliver 34 high-quality, client-ready POCs/prototypes per quarter.
- Achieve 100% demo readiness with error-free execution and supporting documentation.
- Mentor and upskill at least 2 junior developers per project cycle.
- Ensure repository reusability and coding standards compliance across 100% of deliverables.
- Receive positive client feedback on clarity and value of AI-driven solutions.

Requirements:

Qualifications

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or related field.
- 47 years of experience in AI/ML solution development with proven client-facing exposure.

Technical Skills

- Expertise in Python and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face).
- Hands-on experience with OpenAI APIs, LLM fine-tuning, and NLP projects.
- Strong knowledge of SQL, PHP, and data engineering workflows.
- Proficiency in Git/GitHub, CI/CD, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience in model deployment, API integration, and scalable architectures.

Soft Skills

- Strong client communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to mentor, coach, and review work of junior team members.
- Excellent problem-solving and solution ownership mindset.
- Strong documentation and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us

- Opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI/ML initiatives.
- Direct client-facing exposure with ownership of solutions.
- Collaborative and growth-driven environment with mentorship opportunities.
- Structured learning and certification support to keep you future-ready.

Why Work With Us

Codaemon has a positive work culture. We believe in clear, open communications and teamwork to overcome hurdles and drive projects forward. With us, you will feel that you belong to a team and have room to add individuality to your work. Our quick-to-learn attitude helps us deliver business value at every step of the project lifecycle. We are all passionate about the work we do and have fun doing it.

What you get:

- Performance-based incentives/ performance bonus
- Remote working with flexible hours
- Health and personal Accident Insurance
- If you are appearing for any certification, we reimburse the certification cost.
- Skill development training & employee assistance program
- Mentoring opportunities