AI Technical Sr Lead (IT)

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Enterprise Feature Stores and real-time data lakes (BigQuery, Pub/Sub) to streamline predictive modeling and NLP workflows.
• Design and implement resilient, secure multi-cloud architectures (GCP and Azure) using Terraform (IaC) to support high-availability AI operations.
• Operationalize ML models using Python, PySpark, and Kafka for both batch and real-time inference.
• Leverage advanced orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, and Vertex AI Agent Builder to develop sophisticated agentic AI solutions.
• Integrate secure inference APIs via gateways like APIGEE to ensure enterprise-grade connectivity.
• Implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for automated model training, deployment, and seamless rollback capabilities.
• Standardize LLMOps and MLOps observability practices using tools like LangSmith and Arize platforms.
• Coordinate complex data and ML workflows using Cloud Composer (Airflow).
• Collaborate with data scientists to understand model objectives and translate them into technical specifications, applying appropriate Foundational models and frameworks to optimize effectiveness, response time and cost for various use cases.
• Deploy AI models into multiple environments using CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Establish strong observability and data governance using tools like Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Splunk or Arize to monitor pipeline health and model behavior.
• Evaluate and integrate AI vendors (e.g., Snorkel, H2O.ai, Data Robot) for scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure all deployments adhere to Responsible AI and compliance standards within regulated financial or retail environments.
• Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) and pilots in controlled lab environments to validate emerging AI technologies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Data Science, Risk, Security, and Product, to align AI adoption with business strategy.
• Provide technical mentorship to offshore and onshore engineering teams, ensuring high-performance standards and SLA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in cloud infrastructure management, experience in GCP, Vertex AI, MLOps and Terraform strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Large Language Models and experience in model development and deployment.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity in using AutoML platforms such as Vertex AI AutoML, DataRabot and Open-source platforms such as Snorkel and H2o.ai.

Skills

• Certification on Google Cloud platform such as GCP Cloud Engineer and /or GenAI leader (nice to have).

What We’ll Provide

Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.

Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more.

Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and infrastructure, driving impactful projects that enhance our capabilities and offerings.

The Salary Range for the role is $115,000.00 - $183,000.00/year.

If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.

New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year

New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour

Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year

Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits.