Lead AI Developer

Post Date

Jun 18, 2026

Location

Scottsdale,
Arizona

ZIP/Postal Code

85260
US
Aug 24, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

PHX-c0df0b94-acf9-4afc-a964-f1b2e52719ec

Pay Rate

$62 - $77 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lead AI Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in AI technologies, with a strong background in full stack Python development, GenAI application design, document processing pipelines and/or Machine Learning model training for prediction/anomaly detection. Will lead and manage development tasks, coordinate with cross-functional teams, work closely with business stakeholder/leaders and drive the successful delivery of cutting-edge AI solutions in a production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
-Lead the design, development, and testing of full stack (frontend, backend, API) Python AI applications.
-Design and implement GenAI applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in production settings.
-Build and optimize document ingestion pipelines and document processing workflows utilizing vector databases (e.g., MongoDB Atlas).
-Manage and coordinate development tasks, collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure project success.
-Oversee the full software development lifecycle, delivering high-quality solutions with minimal supervision.
-Design and develop AI/ML models for data analytics, prediction, and forecasting.
-Deploy and maintain AI applications on cloud platforms such as Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
-Integrate and leverage AgenticAI and MCP technologies in AI solutions.
-Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear updates and documentation.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

-Proven expertise and experience in AI technologies and frameworks.
-Extensive experience in full stack Python development (frontend, backend, API).
-Demonstrated success in designing and deploying GenAI applications using RAG architecture in production and hands-on experience building document ingestion pipelines with vector databases (MongoDB Atlas preferred).
-Strong leadership skills with experience managing development tasks and coordinating teams.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to lead projects independently with minimal supervision.
-Solid background in data analytics, prediction, and forecasting using AI/ML models.
-Experience deploying AI applications to cloud platforms (Azure, GCP).
-Experience with AgenticAI and MCP technologies.
-Experience working with various AI models (i.e. from openAI, Google, Anthropic etc)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.