AI Engineering Lead/Architect

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Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Lead end-to-end delivery of large cloud engineering portfolios, set engineering standards, embed AI tooling across the SDLC, architect agentic systems, manage P&L and client relationships, and grow engineering teams and capabilities.
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What You Will Do Delivery & Programme Leadership
  • Own end-to-end delivery of a $10M+ engineering portfolio across clients — on time, on budget, and to quality bar.

  • Lead platform build, modernisation, and custom application programmes natively on cloud, spanning .NET Full-Stack, Java Distributed Systems, Python stack etc.

  • Set and enforce engineering standards: architecture guardrails, code quality, DevSecOps, and release cadence across multi-team engagements.

  • Manage programme risk proactively — escalate early, resolve decisively, and keep clients informed throughout.

AI-Driven Engineering Acceleration
  • Embed AI tooling across the SDLC — from AI-assisted requirements and design through to automated testing, code generation, and incident response.

  • Architect and operationalise agentic systems and workflows that reduce manual toil, accelerate delivery cycles, and improve output quality. 

  • Quantify the impact of AI adoption: establish baselines, track velocity and quality metrics, and present measurable efficiency gains to clients and leadership.

  • Stay ahead of the AI tooling curve; evaluate and pilot emerging platforms (LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, AI code assistants). 

Portfolio & Revenue Growth
  • Carry full P&L accountability for the portfolio — margin, revenue, forecasting, and commercial hygiene.

  • Partner with practice, consulting, and client partner leaders to identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts and shape new pursuit strategies.

  • Translate delivery track record into growth narrative — contribute to proposals, solution designs, and client presentations that differentiate on execution credibility.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the senior delivery point-of-contact for clients — build trust-based relationships at CTO/CIO/VP level.

  • Facilitate governance forums (steering committees, QBRs, escalation calls) with clarity and confidence.

  • Align internal stakeholders — practice heads, resource managers, people leaders — to programme needs without bureaucratic drag.

People & Capability Development
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering organisation; foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

  • Champion individual upskilling — create structured learning pathways around AI, cloud, and modern engineering practices.

  • Spot and develop next-generation delivery leaders from within the team.

Skills Required

  • Proven ownership of end-to-end delivery for large engineering portfolios (>$10M)
  • Experience leading cloud platform builds and modernization across .NET, Java, and Python stacks
  • Establishing and enforcing architecture guardrails, code quality, DevSecOps, and release practices
  • Embedding AI tooling across the SDLC (AI-assisted design, code generation, automated testing, incident response)
  • Architecting and operationalising agentic systems, LLM orchestration, and RAG pipelines
  • P&L accountability including margin, revenue forecasting, and commercial hygiene
  • Client-facing experience at CTO/CIO/VP level and facilitation of governance forums (QBRs, steering committees)
  • People leadership: hiring, mentoring, and building learning pathways around AI and cloud engineering

Zensar Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zensar Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Zensar Technologies.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is highlighted, with broad fund options available.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Work-life balance, remote/hybrid flexibility, and supportive teams are emphasized as strengths that enhance the overall experience.
  • Parental & Family Support Inclusive policies such as parental leave and access to EAP and dependent medical coverage are promoted across regions.

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The Company
HQ: Pune, Maharashtra
10,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Zensar is a leading experience, engineering, and technology solutions company. We conceptualize, build, and manage digital products for Forbes Global 2000 clients across the hi-tech engineering, banking and financial services, insurance, manufacturing and consumer services verticals. With proven excellence across five core areas, including experience services, advanced engineering services, data engineering and analytics, foundation services, and application services, our solutions leverage industry-leading platforms to help our clients be competitive, agile, and disruptive while moving with velocity through change and opportunity. Zensar’s expansive ecosystem of 60+ technology partners, including Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, Guidewire, Automation Anywhere, Adobe, and UiPath, enables us to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients, facilitating seamless integration and allowing them to leverage cutting-edge technologies and tools for enhanced business outcomes. Zensar is part of the USD 4.4 billion RPG Group. With headquarters in Pune, India, our 10,500+ employees, representing over 50 nationalities, work from 30+ locations across North America, UK/Europe, and South Africa. Visit us at www.zensar.com

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