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Georgia Institute of Technology is hiring an Artificial Intelligence & Automation Developer- Lead Professional (Limited Term, 12 months) to build and operate production AI applications, agents, and automation that connect approved AI platforms with the Institute's data and systems. The developer works alongside the AI & Automation Architect to turn institutional needs into secure, accessible, and maintainable solutions. It is a non-supervisory, lead-professional-level position within the Office of Information Technology, funded for 12 months.

Highlights

Design, build, test, and deploy AI applications, agents, workflows, and reusable automation components that connect approved technologies to Georgia Tech systems and data.
Build and maintain integrations between AI tools, automation platforms, and internal systems following approved architecture and platform standards.
Implement guardrails, access controls, content-safety measures, approval points, and auditable logging that protect against misuse and sensitive-data exposure under AI and Data Governance standards.
Work with stakeholders to define user needs, workflows, success measures, accessibility needs, and acceptance criteria, then turn them into user stories, prototypes, and technical designs.
Validate each solution for functionality, AI response quality, security, accessibility, reliability, performance, and cost before production release.
Maintain technical, operational, and governance documentation that supports traceability, audit readiness, and knowledge transfer.
Take part in code reviews and evaluate emerging AI and automation technologies, recommending improvements to efficiency and scalability.
Hold a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent related experience, plus six or more years of relevant experience; a master's degree is preferred.
Preferred background includes hands-on AI, machine learning, or automation integrations in production, using APIs, cloud AI services, and languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#.
The posted salary range is $120,500 to $165,000, depending on experience and preferred skills.

Artificial Intelligence & Automation Developer- Lead Professional (Limited Term, 12 months) Full Description

Job ID:

304478

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

The AI & Automation Developer is responsible for designing, building, deploying, operating, and continuously improving production-grade AI applications, agents, integrations, and intelligent automation solutions that connect approved AI models and platforms with Georgia Tech's data, systems, and business processes. Working in partnership with the AI & Automation Architect and other team members, this role translates institutional needs into secure, reliable, accessible, observable, and maintainable solutions that follow established architecture, governance, security, and data standards.

This position is at the level of Lead Professional, emphasizing enterprise-scale development and deep technical expertise in building and operating production AI and automation solutions, following enterprise AI, data, governance, and platform strategies set by senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, deploy, and maintain AI applications, agents, integrations, workflows, reusable components, and automation features that connect approved technologies with Georgia Tech systems, data, and business processes.
Build and maintain integrations between AI tools, automation platforms, Georgia Tech models, and internal systems using approved architecture, engineering, and platform standards.
Implement guardrails, access controls, content-safety measures, approval points, auditable logging, and protections against misuse, sensitive-data exposure, unauthorized actions, and AI-specific risks, in alignment with AI Governance and Data Governance standards.
Work with stakeholders to define user needs, workflows, success measures, data requirements, risks, accessibility needs, oversight points, acceptance criteria, and evaluation evidence.
Translate validated requirements into user stories, prototypes, technical designs, and production-ready AI and automation solutions.
Validate solution functionality, AI response quality, security, accessibility, reliability, performance, cost, and readiness before production release.
Maintain technical, operational, governance, and support documentation needed for traceability, maintenance, review, audit readiness, and knowledge transfer, consistent with AI Governance and Data Governance requirements.
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with technical teams to ensure solutions meet development, security, and maintainability standards.
Evaluate emerging AI and automation technologies and recommend enhancements that improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, scalability, and user experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.
6+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in related discipline or equivalent.
Hands-on experience building integrations with AI, machine learning, or automation platforms in production environments.
Experience using APIs, cloud-based AI services, and agentic, automation, and orchestration tools.
Experience developing in one or more programming languages commonly used for AI and integration work (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#).
Experience with low-code or intelligent automation platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform, UiPath).
Experience working in iterative delivery environments, including participation in design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge transfer.
Experience supporting higher education, research, healthcare, government, or large enterprise environments.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, including modular design, testing practices, version control, and continuous integration and delivery.
Strong understanding of how AI models behave in production, including non-deterministic outputs, prompt sensitivity, failure modes, and evaluation techniques.
Strong understanding of API design, authentication methods, and integration patterns for connecting services, platforms, and enterprise systems.
Working knowledge of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities, including those specific to AI-enabled applications.
Working knowledge of data structures, data quality, and data handling practices sufficient to work responsibly with enterprise data in partnership with data teams.
Knowledge of accessibility and usability principles as they apply to AI-enabled user experiences.
Ability to build solutions that are observable, supportable, and maintainable by others over time.
Ability to understand business processes and user workflows and identify where AI and automation add value and where they do not.
Ability to rapidly learn and apply new tools, frameworks, and models as the technology landscape evolves.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain solution options, limitations, risks, and tradeoffs to non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with discretion in handling sensitive information.

Other Information

This is a limited term position, currently funded for 12 months.
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
Salary range: $120,500 to $165,000 depending on experience and preferred skills.
Location: Atlanta, GA.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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