Associate Director

Associate Director, AI Application EngineerKnown for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, AI Application Engineer to join our Digital Nexus Technology organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity.Responsibilities:Lead a team of engineers tasked with design, development, and deployment of AI-enabled applications using.NET Core, C#, Python, and modern frameworksDefine the technical vision and roadmaps, and actively engage with technology initiatives; integrate solutions with Azure, Google Cloud, and enterprise systemsManage the development of agents to interact with APIs, and other applications using techniques such as A2A and MCP, as well as ensure robust integration; collaborate work with architects to create solution designs and technical documentationDefine standards and enforce code quality through reviews, automated testing, and adherence to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); drive DevOps and MLOps best practicesResearch emerging technologies, as well as recommend best-fit solutions and solution architectures; present solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersLead troubleshooting of operational issues and performance optimizationAct with integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum eight years of overall technology experience, including at least five years leading engineering teams and over two years of recent experience in bringing in AI platforms/Solutions to solve business problems and make a business impact, with practical experience in Python, Azure AI, Google AI services or similar capabilities on other cloud platformsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED requiredPrior Full-stack development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, C# and TypeScriptStrong experience in Azure AI stack, AKS, API development, and DevOps practicesProficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, BASH, YAML) and automation testingApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)