Implementation Lead

Wilmington, DE, 19801

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Type: Direct Placement

Reference ID: 31927748

Date Posted: 03/02/2026



 

Implementation Lead

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite) – Wilmington, DE OR Atlanta, GA

Salary: $135,000-150,000

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Background Check: Must be able to pass a credit check

Benefits - The position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

This is a high-impact, ground-floor opportunity to define how AI is leveraged across a legacy finance organization undergoing major technology transformation.

Position Overview

Seeking an Implementation Lead to own AI initiatives end-to-end, from identifying opportunities with business stakeholders through architecture, development, and deployment within AWS.

This individual will serve as a strategic partner to the business, helping determine where AI can create measurable value while building scalable, production-ready solutions in a regulated environment.

The first 6–12 months will focus on assessing the current landscape, delivering early wins, and establishing foundational AI development and MLOps processes. Long-term, this role will expand into customer-facing AI solutions.

Why This Role Is Unique

  • First dedicated AI hire within the organization

  • High visibility and direct influence on AI strategy

  • Opportunity to build foundational AI capabilities from the ground up

  • Clear runway for growth and ownership

What You'll Do

  • Own AI initiatives from concept through deployment

  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify high-impact AI use cases

  • Architect and deploy AI solutions within AWS

  • Build and deploy solutions leveraging LLMs (currently using Claude; model-agnostic approach)

  • Develop in Python using modern IDE environments

  • Collaborate with technical and operational teams to implement CI/CD and MLOps best practices

  • Work with third-party vendors on AI integrations and deployments

  • Help establish AI governance, development processes, and best practices within a regulated financial environment

  • Support broader enterprise technology transformation initiatives

What Success Looks Like

30-60-90 Days:

  • Understand current technical and business landscape

  • Identify early AI implementation opportunities

  • Deliver initial quick-win solutions

6-9 Months:

  • Establish scalable AI development and deployment processes

  • Lead next major AI initiative

  • Formalize MLOps and CI/CD processes where gaps exist

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of professional experience

  • Passion for AI development

  • Experience developing and deploying solutions within AWS

  • Experience deploying cloud-based solutions

  • Strong Python development skills

  • Experience working in regulated industries (Financial Services strongly preferred)

  • Experience collaborating with third-party vendors

  • Proven ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Strong problem-solving mindset with curiosity and adaptability

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in Financial Services or other regulated industries

  • Experience implementing MLOps frameworks

  • Experience transitioning or modernizing legacy systems

  • Experience in organizations undergoing digital transformation

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