Demo

Principal AI Enablement & SDLC Transformation Lead

Source Code Technologies LLC
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026

Required Qualifications

  • 15 years of professional experience in software development, SDLC, architecture, or technical leadership.
  • 2 years of hands-on experience with AI-assisted or AI-native software development in real-world or enterprise environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise with Claude Code required.
  • Strong experience with Cursor and/or GitHub Copilot.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with:
    • Java
    • Spring Boot
    • REST/Web APIs
    • Microservices
    • Modern software architecture
    • Relational and/or NoSQL databases
  • Strong experience with React or modern SPA architecture.
  • Deep understanding of Agile software development and modern SDLC practices.
  • Strong knowledge of design patterns, TDD, automated testing, and software quality practices.
  • Experience integrating software development practices with CI/CD and DevOps pipelines.
  • Experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions.
  • Experience working with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Demonstrated ability to review, validate, and improve AI-generated code.
  • Strong understanding of AI orchestration, context engineering, and agentic development workflows.
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Hourly Wage Estimation for Principal AI Enablement & SDLC Transformation Lead in Chicago, IL
$115.00 to $136.00
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Principal AI Enablement & SDLC Transformation Lead?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Principal AI Enablement & SDLC Transformation Lead career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$211,413 - $298,244
Income Estimation: 
$225,143 - $323,269
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Source Code Technologies LLC

  • Source Code Technologies LLC Jersey, NJ
  • Role: Mainframe Developer (Full Time - FTE) Location: Dallas, TX, Jersey City, NJ; & Merrimack, NH (Hybrid) Experience: from 5 years to 10 years Overview: ... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Principal AI Enablement & SDLC Transformation Lead jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Unframe AI Chicago, IL
  • Principal, Enterprise AI Transformation. Principal, Enterprise AI Transformation. Location: East Coast - Remote. About the role. Principals are hunters. Se... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Medium Chicago, IL
  • AHEAD builds platforms for digital business and embeds AI-powered workflows to drive transformation. The Principal Consultant, Internal AI will sit within ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!