AI Development Lifecycle Lead/Coach- Onshore 6-12 Months contract with possible of extension

Minnesota Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, AI, or related field 6-8+ years of working experience within AIML space and min 4+ years of experience of leading/managing/coaching AIML engineering team, especially on AIDLC work model. Strong experience in AI/ML engineering, AI platform delivery, and enterprise AI solution implementation Deep understanding of AI Development Lifecycle (AIDLC), AIDLC frameworks (Spec Kit, BMAD, Spectra etc.), and AI governance frameworks Expertise in Python, APIs, SQL, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform), and modern AI/ML frameworks Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, and automation practices Strong knowledge of GenAI, LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI orchestration frameworks Experience in model deployment, monitoring, scalability, and operational support Understanding of data engineering, analytics, and enterprise integration patterns Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional technical teams and stakeholders Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills