Job Description:
The AI/Automation Development Lead is a pivotal leadership role within our rapidly evolving AI & Automation team. As we transition from a flat organizational structure, this position will lead a small team of developers while maintaining hands-on technical contributions. This role combines advanced full-stack development capabilities with AI/automation expertise and strong data engineering skills to deliver innovative solutions that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Development
You'll lead full-stack application development using vibe coding methods and AI-assisted development practices
You'll architect and implement end-to-end solutions incorporating data pipelines, automation workflows, and AI capabilities
You'll design and maintain scalable data models (Star Schema, Snowflake, ER modeling) supporting enterprise analytics
You'll develop sophisticated Power BI dashboards, ETL processes, and real-time reporting solutions
You'll implement automation solutions using UiPath, Power Platform, and custom scripting (Python, PowerShell)
You'll leverage AI platforms (OpenAI, Claude, Copilot) to accelerate development and enhance solution capabilities
Team Leadership & Mentorship
You'll lead and mentor a combined team of onshore and offshore developers
You'll establish development standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes across distributed teams
You'll drive adoption of vibe coding methodologies and AI-assisted development across the team
You'll facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training to build comprehensive team capabilities across time zones
You'll participate in hiring and onboarding new team members as the function grows
Strategic Solution Delivery
You'll collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
You'll lead discovery sessions and requirements gathering for complex projects
You'll design solutions that optimize existing systems, processes, and workflows
You'll ensure solutions align with security, compliance, and governance standards
You'll drive rapid delivery timelines while maintaining quality and sustainability
Requirements
Technical Expertise
5+ years of full-stack development experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities
Advanced AI/Automation Development:
Proven experience with AI platforms (OpenAI, Claude, Copilot) and integration techniques
Experience with AI-powered development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, or similar)
Proficiency with Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI)
Data Engineering & Analytics:
Strong ETL experience using Azure Data Factory or other ETL platforms, complex data modeling, and performance optimization
Expert-level SQL capabilities for data querying, extraction, and transformations
Experience with data modeling techniques (Star Schema, Snowflake, ER modeling)
Understanding of data governance, quality, and security principles
Programming & Scripting:
Advanced Python, JavaScript, and/or PowerShell scripting capabilities
Experience with vibe coding methodologies and AI-assisted development
API development and integration experience
Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Leadership & Project Management
Proven team leadership experience with ability to mentor and develop technical talent
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management
Strong stakeholder management
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Business Acumen
Understanding of business processes across finance, operations, HR, and IT functions
Experience designing solutions that align technology with business objectives
Familiarity with cost optimization and efficiency improvement initiatives
Knowledge of compliance, security, and governance requirements
Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Certifications: AI platform certifications (OpenAI, Azure AI, AWS AI/ML), development certifications (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud)
Enterprise Experience: Track record of delivering solutions in large corporate environments
AI Governance: Experience with AI implementation governance and best practices
DevOps/DataOps: Knowledge of CI/CD practices and data operations
This position will be hybrid with people leadership reporting to the SVP - Technology Improvements Director.
The annual salary range for this position is $113,000 - $182,850. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits available with this position include:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
Life insurance,
Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
401k,
Flexible paid time off,
At least 15 paid holidays per year,
Paid sick and safe leave, and
Paid parental leave.
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
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Location:
New YorkBrand:
DentsuTime Type:
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What We Do
Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to positively impact people, business and society. Established in 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer Integrated Growth Solutions.
