PRINCIPAL AI-NATIVE ARCHITECT

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: PRINCIPAL AI-NATIVE ARCHITECT
Location: Chicago IL or Dallas TX (Locals only with DL)
Work Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Rate: $100/hr on 1099(Flexible)

Notes:

Very Senior Role
Need top-notch very senior candidates with experience with AI Native
Interviews both online and onsite
Look for the LinkedIn

Job Description:
Looking for a top-notch Principal-level AI Architectural Leader to bridge the gap between human intent and machine execution in a high-stakes regulated financial environment. Our direct client is not just adopting AI tools the company rebuilding our Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to be AI-native from the ground this role you wont just write a policy; you will deliver a working development framework with AI in its core.

QUALIFICATIONS:
10 years in Software Engineering and Architecture specifically building frameworks other developers depend on.
The candidate must be an AI Practitioner: you dont just watch demos; you use Claude Code Cursor or GitHub Copilot daily in real complex codebases.
The candidate must have a clear understanding why AI in a brownfield legacy environment is a completely different challenge than a greenfield startup.
Excellent knowledge of Context Engineering Templates.
Experience in financial services particularly regulated environments (SIFMU bank exchange clearinghouse) is strongly preferred.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines automated testing frameworks and quality gate enforcement.
Background in Organizational Change Management - understanding that SDLC transformation is a culture change not a standards document.
Staying current with rapidly evolving AI development practices - demonstrated through conference participation publications or community engagement.

Job Title: PRINCIPAL AI-NATIVE ARCHITECT Location: Chicago IL or Dallas TX (Locals only with DL) Work Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite) Job Type: Contract to Hire Rate: $100/hr on 1099(Flexible) Notes: Very Senior Role Need top-notch very senior candidates with experience with AI Native Interviews ...