Technology Lead

Senior Technology LeadLocation: Hybrid (U.S.) | NYC, NY (Preferred) | NJ | CT | TX | Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL | East Coast / Tri-StatePosition Type: Contract / ConsultingIndustry: Technology Delivery / Software Engineering / AI & Data / Platform ArchitectureOverview:Our client is seeking a Senior Technology Lead to drive complex, enterprise-scale engineering initiatives, including AI/LLM solution development, large platform builds, and cross-functional technical transformations. This individual will serve as a hands-on engineering leader (60%) and architecture/strategy partner (40%), guiding teams through end-to-end delivery while also operating as a client-facing advisor.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in modern engineering, cloud-native architecture, and emerging AI capabilities—combined with exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage senior stakeholders. Experience supporting large financial organizations, particularly in areas like securitization or capital markets, is a strong advantage.This is a long-term engagement beginning in January, with an expected duration of at least one year and the potential to extend into a multi-year program based on performance.Key Responsibilities:Software Engineering Leadership & ArchitectureLead the delivery of large-scale, complex software engineering initiatives across distributed systems and modern platforms.Oversee architecture design, engineering strategy, and technical execution for multi-team programs.Provide hands-on development leadership across full-stack environments (front-end, back-end, data).Architect solutions using cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven patterns.AI/LLM & Emerging Technology StrategyDesign and guide implementation of AI, ML, and LLM-based solutions, including PoCs and production architectures.Contribute to evolving AI governance, best practices, and enterprise standards across multiple workstreams.Evaluate new technologies and shape the roadmap through research, prototyping, and design leadership.Client Engagement & CommunicationServe as a primary technical interface with senior business and technology stakeholders.Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations.Support multi-project coordination as the organization expands AI and engineering initiatives over time.Program Leadership & CollaborationLead cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring alignment on architecture, timelines, and delivery quality.Assist adjacent project teams as additional engineering and AI initiatives are onboarded.Mentor senior engineers and foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.Ideal Candidate Profile:Education & ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.15 years of software engineering experience across full stack and distributed architectures.5 years leading large engineering teams or programs across complex digital initiatives.Experience delivering solutions in large enterprise environments.Technical ExpertiseDeep experience with .NET, C#, APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).Strong understanding of event-driven systems, messaging, distributed caching, and system scalability.Hands-on experience with AI/ML/LLM architectures, prompt engineering, or enterprise data pipelines.Familiarity with securitization, capital markets, or financial products is a significant plus.Soft SkillsExceptional communication and client-facing presence; able to lead conversations with senior leadership.Strong strategic thinker with the ability to operate across both engineering execution and big-picture architecture.Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment..

Salary : $120,000 - $165,000