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Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.Apexon brings together distinct core competencies in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.

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Tech Lead_ Chicago, IL

Experience

12+ years

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Tech Lead / Lead Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a next-generation data and AI-enabled analytics platform. The role will be responsible for defining the end-to-end technical architecture across AWS, Data Lake, ETL, GenAI, APIs, Full-Stack applications, DevOps, and data analytics.

The candidate should be equally comfortable in architecture discussions with business and technical stakeholders and in hands-on technical implementation and POCs.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the end-to-end target architecture for the CDL, CWS, GenAI, data, and analytics ecosystem.
• Assess current CDL architecture, ETL pipelines, data sources, and existing technology landscape.
• Design scalable AWS cloud-native architecture covering:

oData ingestion and processing

oData Lake / CDL

oAPIs and microservices

oGenAI and LLM integration

oFull-stack applications

oDevOps and CI/CD

• Design the architecture for enabling ad hoc data analysis and business question answering.
• Define the architecture for transitioning successful CWS/ad hoc solutions into standardized production pipelines.
• Establish technical standards for security, scalability, performance, observability, governance, and cost optimization.
• Lead technical POCs and architecture validation.
• Work closely with GenAI, Data, Full-Stack, and DevOps engineers.
• Review code and technical implementations and ensure alignment with architectural standards.
• Provide hands-on contribution to critical components and technical challenges.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AWS and open-source technologies.
• Lead architecture reviews and communicate technical decisions to stakeholders.

Required Skills

• 12+ years in software engineering and solution architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience in AWS Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Data Lake, ETL/ELT, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience with GenAI, LLM, RAG, or Agentic AI architectures.
• Strong programming experience in Python, Java, .NET, or similar.
• Strong understanding of SQL and data architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Experience designing enterprise-grade scalable applications.
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.

Preferred

• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer.
• Experience with Amazon Bedrock or similar GenAI platforms.
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with enterprise data governance and security.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified by Great Place To Work , the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK.Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here Job Applicant Privacy Policy (apexon.com)

Our Commitment to Environment:

Actively contribute to Apexon's commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.

Our Perks and Benefits:

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

We also offer:

o Health Insurance with Dental & Vision

o 401K Plan

o Life Insurance, STD & LTD

o Paid Vacations & Holidays

o Paid Parental Leave

o FSA Dependent & Limited Purpose care