**Introduction** At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. **Your Role And Responsibilities** This role advises their client on application development methodology and tools. They perform as experts on application development for existing or new applications. This role helps guide and teach their clients' project members. **Analytical Problem Solving** Recognized as a thought leader in analytical problem solving, with the ability to influence team direction and strategy. Leads efforts to simplify organizational processes, creating a more agile environment that adapts quickly to changing demands Develops and implements complex analytical frameworks to address significant challenges, evaluating the impact of solutions on organizational objectives. Mentors others in analytical techniques and creative problem-solving strategies. Establishes feedback loops for ongoing improvement. Champions the adoption of technology solutions to make informed decisions and eliminate bottlenecks in project delivery, enhancing overall organizational efficiency. **Autonomy And Impact To The Organization** Recognized as a key leader who drives organizational change and fosters a culture of autonomy and innovation. Demonstrates a high level of autonomy in shaping strategic decisions that affect the function, using deep expertise and insights to guide choices, rather than guidance from management. Takes the initiative to propose and lead major initiatives that transform processes, enhance capabilities, or introduce new technologies. Leverages extensive industry knowledge to develop and lead strategic plans at function level, and/or that may have company-wide effects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving measurable business outcomes and organizational success. Contributes to client strategies by showing a deep understanding of a client's business, industry, market, technology, and strategy for winning. **Skills And Collaboration** Advanced understanding of functional area and a competent understanding of the overall company and competitive environment. Guides professionals in achieving departmental objectives. Designs and implements communication strategies that enhance team success. Masters presentations and communications with senior audiences. Effectively collaborates with negotiating counterparts to reach mutually beneficial outcome Builds influential relationships across the organization. Acts as a mentor to mid-level professionals, guiding their strategic thinking and leadership skills. Demonstrates leadership & commitment to the success of others. Leads initiatives to implement cutting-edge technologies that support strategic goals. **Preferred Education** Master's Degree **Qualifications** **Required technical and professional expertise** Proven success as a consulting leader or director driving modern cloud and software engineering initiatives. Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure, including PaaS services, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, and Azure Machine Learning. Strong understanding of AI Engineering principles—data preparation, prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, model fine-tuning, and agentic orchestration. Mastery of software architecture patterns including event-driven, microservices, domain-driven design (DDD), and API-first. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional delivery teams and partnering with product, data, and AI specialists to deliver measurable outcomes. Experience with DevOps and modern SDLC pipelines using GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform, ARM). Executive presence and communication skills to engage C-level clients and drive strategic decisions. Deep commitment to Neudesic’s values and culture of collaboration, discipline, and innovation. **Technical Skills & Experience** Technologies & Focus Front End React, Angular, TypeScript, Blazor, Fluent UI Backend - NET 8, C#, Node.js, Python, FastAPI, Azure Functions, APIs AI & Cognitive Services Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, Azure AI Foundry, Cognitive Search, LLMs, RAG, Fine-tuning, LangChain (Python/C#) Data & Integration (plus) Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Synapse, Cosmos DB, SQL, Redis, PostgreSQL Infrastructure & DevOps (plus) Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Security & Governance Zero Trust principles, Azure Policy, RBAC, Entra ID, Managed Identity, API Management Process & Culture Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps, MLOps, AI Ethics & Responsible AI Practices Design & Architecture Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, UX Collaboration, Solution Blueprints Must Haves Deep technical understanding of modern and AI-powered software development. A passion for engineering excellence, quality, and innovation. Curiosity and creativity in applying AI to real-world business problems. Proven ability to lead teams and foster talent in a growth-oriented environment. A disciplined, outcome-driven approach to leadership, delivery, and client engagement.