This position is for a Lead Agentic AI Engineer who will be involved in the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI-powered applications, working closely with a team that emphasizes collaboration and leadership in architecting innovative AI solutions.
VPP-75 - Lead Agentic AI Engineer
VPP-75 – Lead Agentic AI Engineer
This position is for a Lead Agentic AI Engineer who will be involved in the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI-powered applications, working closely with a team that emphasizes collaboration and leadership in architecting innovative AI solutions.
Department:
AI, Insights & Solutions
Project Location(s):
United States/South America - Remote
Job Type:
Contractor
Education:
Bachelor's
Who You’ll Work With
What You’ll Do
• Lead the design and development of scalable backend systems using Python and FastAPI,
• Architect and deliver end-to-end GenAI and Agentic AI applications in production,
• Partner with Architects to define technical strategy and best practices for agentic AI systems,
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise data platforms (SQL, Databricks),
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and conduct code reviews,
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into AI-driven solutions,
• Oversee deployment, scalability, and performance on cloud platforms (AWS or Azure),
• Drive adoption of emerging frameworks, including AWS AgentCore (Phase 2 roadmap)
What You’ll Bring
• Expert-level backend development with Python and FastAPI,
• Strong experience with SQL, Databricks, and relational databases,
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS or Azure),
• Proven track record of building and scaling end-to-end GenAI or Agentic AI applications,
• Experience leading technical teams or owning architecture for complex systems
Nice-to-Haves
• Frontend experience with React and Tailwind CSS,
• Familiarity with AWS AgentCore or similar agent orchestration frameworks
What Makes Us Great Place To Work
Vekend is a people-first organization focused on developing thoughtful products and services that create meaningful impact for our customers and communities. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and grow professionally. We strive to support flexibility and work-life balance while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.
What Makes Us Great Place To Work
For all locations, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time compensation for this role will be determined based on competitive market data and may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and other business considerations. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.,Vekend offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees’ overall well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Eligibility and coverage are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans and company policies.,Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions toward premiums, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and Paid Time Off that begins accruing on the first day of employment. We also support flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.,Benefits eligibility, coverage, and company contributions are subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and may be modified at the company’s discretion.