Lead AI/ML Engineer

Description AI / ML Lead Engineer Hands‑

On Technical Leader Role Summary:

This role leads the technical execution of AI delivery while remaining deeply hands‑on. The lead ensures the team builds solutions that are scalable, secure, and production‑ready. Business Challenge This Role Solves

• Accelerates delivery on a greenfield AI program
• Reduces technical risk and rework
• Aligns business needs with technical execution Core Responsibilities
• Design end‑to‑end AI solutions from requirements to production
• Mentor and guide AI/ML engineers on best practices
• Break business problems into executable technical work
• Review architecture, code, and deployment approaches
• Partner closely with business stakeholders and program leadership
• Ensure AI solutions meet security, compliance, and reliability standards Required Technical Experience
• 7 to 10 years of software engineering experience
• Proven delivery of AI solutions into production environments
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers
• Strong cloud, APIs, and enterprise systems experience
• Comfortable working directly with business partners Top Skills
• End‑to‑end AI solution architecture
• Technical leadership and mentorship
• Production deployment
• Communication and collaboration Additional Technical Skills
• Sprint planning and estimation
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Documentation and standards definition
• Stakeholder management Skills java, python, AI, data, agile Top Skills Details java,python,AI,data,agile Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Sprint planning and estimation
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Documentation and standards definition
• Stakeholder management Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026. h4>

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.