What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead AI/ML Engineer position at TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group?
Description
AI / ML Lead Engineer
Hands-On Technical Leader
Role Summary:
This role leads the technical execution of AI delivery while remaining deeply hands-on.
The lead ensures the team builds solutions that are scalable, secure, and production-ready.
Business Challenge This Role Solves
Accelerates delivery on a greenfield AI program
Reduces technical risk and rework
Aligns business needs with technical execution
Core Responsibilities
Design end-to-end AI solutions from requirements to production
Mentor and guide AI/ML engineers on best practices
Break business problems into executable technical work
Review architecture, code, and deployment approaches
Partner closely with business stakeholders and program leadership
Ensure AI solutions meet security, compliance, and reliability standards
Required Technical Experience
7 to 10 years of software engineering experience
Proven delivery of AI solutions into production environments
Experience leading or mentoring engineers
Strong cloud, APIs, and enterprise systems experience
Comfortable working directly with business partners
Top Skills
End-to-end AI solution architecture
Technical leadership and mentorship
Production deployment
Communication and collaboration
Additional Technical Skills
Sprint planning and estimation
Risk assessment and mitigation
Documentation and standards definition
Stakeholder management
Skills
java, python, AI, data, agile
Top Skills Details
java,python,AI,data,agile
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Sprint planning and estimation
Risk assessment and mitigation
Documentation and standards definition
Stakeholder management
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
AI / ML Lead Engineer
Hands-On Technical Leader
Role Summary:
This role leads the technical execution of AI delivery while remaining deeply hands-on.
The lead ensures the team builds solutions that are scalable, secure, and production-ready.
Business Challenge This Role Solves
Accelerates delivery on a greenfield AI program
Reduces technical risk and rework
Aligns business needs with technical execution
Core Responsibilities
Design end-to-end AI solutions from requirements to production
Mentor and guide AI/ML engineers on best practices
Break business problems into executable technical work
Review architecture, code, and deployment approaches
Partner closely with business stakeholders and program leadership
Ensure AI solutions meet security, compliance, and reliability standards
Required Technical Experience
7 to 10 years of software engineering experience
Proven delivery of AI solutions into production environments
Experience leading or mentoring engineers
Strong cloud, APIs, and enterprise systems experience
Comfortable working directly with business partners
Top Skills
End-to-end AI solution architecture
Technical leadership and mentorship
Production deployment
Communication and collaboration
Additional Technical Skills
Sprint planning and estimation
Risk assessment and mitigation
Documentation and standards definition
Stakeholder management
Skills
java, python, AI, data, agile
Top Skills Details
java,python,AI,data,agile
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Sprint planning and estimation
Risk assessment and mitigation
Documentation and standards definition
Stakeholder management
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $80 - $100