Annalect is seeking a technology lead to spearhead a critical AI automation initiative, focusing on shaping the technical architecture, ensuring timely delivery, and aligning execution with the strategic vision of their AI-powered automation platform.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or architecture role.
- Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives—ideally involving AI/ML, automation, or platform development.
- Strong systems thinking and architectural design skills.
- Ability to create clear, scalable, and maintainable technical blueprints.
- Deep understanding of modern development practices, including CI/CD, observability, and agile delivery.
- Experience working with AI/ML pipelines, data orchestration frameworks, and cloud-native infrastructure is a strong plus.
- Advanced planning and project management bilities: exceptional meticulousness in the management of both macro and micro-level plans and the ability to harmonize strategic objectives with detailed execution plans.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the bridge between strategic vision and day-to-day execution.
- Provide technical direction to engineering teams.
- Review code and implementation plans to ensure fidelity to scope, quality standards, and architectural intent.
- Define and maintain the technical architecture for the AI automation platform and individual AI agents and components.
- Create and evolve architecture diagrams and documentation that guide implementation and ensure alignment with long-term vision.
- Monitor development progress across various teams against major milestones.
- Ensure timely delivery of key components and proactively identify risks or blockers that could impact timelines.
Other
- Interested in a long-term independent contractor engagement (on 1099 status) who would potentially consider a full-time, permanent role with us in the future.
- Working remotely is an option for this role during the contractor period.
- You will need to be based in the United States and available during East Coast Time Zone working hours.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, mentor engineers, and drive alignment across diverse teams.
