Technical Lead

Technical Lead – AI & Data Science100% remote - US based $85-$95/hour 6-month contract-to-hire Position SummaryThe Technical Lead is a critical hybrid role responsible for driving the technical delivery of high-impact AI and Data Intelligence initiatives. This position requires a "player-coach" mindset: you will provide high-level architectural and technical guidance and oversight across multiple concurrent projects while remaining deeply hands-on—writing code, building pipelines, and solving complex technical challenges alongside the team. You will serve as the technical anchor for the team, ensuring that solutions and products are scalable, secure, and aligned with reference architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Essential Duties & Responsibilities1. Technical Leadership & Oversight (50%)Multi-Project Delivery: Oversee the technical execution of multiple workstreams simultaneously (e.g., AI/ML product development and deployment, data pipeline modernization, and GenAI pilots). Ensure technical decisions align with project timelines and business value.Architecture & Design: Define and validate system architectures for AI applications, ensuring they meet non-functional requirements (scalability, reliability, security). Lead technical design reviews and approve solution patterns (e.g., RAG architectures, Event-driven pipelines).Guidance & Mentorship: Mentor Senior Developers, Data Scientists, and Engineers. Conduct code reviews to ensure best practices in software engineering, CI/CD, and testing are followed.Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with Product Managers and Business Stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and roadmaps.2. Hands-On Engineering (50%)Core Development: Actively contribute code to critical paths of the project. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines, API services, etc.AI/ML Implementation: Operationalize machine learning models using Vertex AI, building automated pipelines, and integrating models into clinical workflows (e.g., within CWOW or OneView).Troubleshooting: Dive into code to resolve critical production issues ("fire-fighting") and perform root cause analysis for complex incidents.QualificationsRequired Technical Skills (The "Must-Haves")Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, specifically Vertex AI, BigQuery, Cloud Composer (Airflow), Cloud Run, GKE (Kubernetes), and Cloud Storage.Programming: Advanced proficiency in Python (for AI/Data) and SQL.AI & ML Ops: Experience with Vertex AI, LLM orchestration (LangChain/etc.), and MLOps practices (model monitoring, feature stores, automated retraining).DevOps: Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and Terraform.Experience & EducationExperience: 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering or related areas, with at least 2+ years in a Technical Lead or Principal Engineer capacity.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).Key CompetenciesMulti-Tasking: Proven ability to context-switch effectively between overseeing high-level strategy for one project and debugging code for another.Communication: Ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to non-technical leadership and define "the how" clearly to developers.Resilience: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift; demonstrates a "can-do" attitude to unblock the team.Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.EEO:We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Benefits & Perks:Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.Pay Disclaimer:The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.