AI Coding Specialist

Job Description

About the Role Were looking for a passionate AI Evangelist & Code Generation Expert to lead the adoption of AI-powered coding tools across our engineering teams. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive a transformation in how we build software—spanning new development, code refactoring, test generation, tech stack and microservice migration. You'll champion tools like Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, and Windsurf AI, deliver impactful training, and demonstrate measurable gains in productivity and code quality. Experience applying AI in our domain is a strong plus. Key Responsibilities Champion AI-Powered Coding : Advocate the adoption of tools like Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, and Windsurf AI across engineering teams, articulating their value and addressing resistance. Drive Training & Enablement : Design tailored training sessions, workshops, and resources to onboard developers at all levels and promote effective tool usage. Lead Adoption & Strategy : Build strategies to integrate AI tools into dev workflows, track adoption, and identify improvement areas. Set Standards & Best Practices : Establish clear usage guidelines ensuring code quality, security, and maintainability. Promote High-Impact Use Cases : Apply AI to areas like app development, code refactoring, tech stack migration, test generation, and microservice transformation. Measure ROI : Define and track metrics like dev velocity and bug reduction to demonstrate impact and adoption success. Provide Ongoing Support : Be the go-to expert for AI coding tools, offering mentorship, troubleshooting, and continuous guidance. Stay Ahead of the Curve : Monitor emerging AI technologies and recommend tools aligned with org goals. Collaborate with Engineering Leaders : Align AI strategy with overall tech objectives in partnership with managers and architects. Domain-Specific AI Use Case Exploration : Explore domain-specific AI opportunities beyond coding, such as Gen AI, NLP, computer vision, or document classification. Qualification & Functional Skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or related fields. 5+ years of experience in software development with strong knowledge of SDLC, architecture, and testing practices. At least 1 year of hands-on experience with AI-powered coding tools like Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, or Windsurf AI. Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to evangelize complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to design and deliver impactful technical training sessions and workshops. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to measure and communicate technology impact. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Passionate about emerging technologies, especially in the AI space. Proficient in code refactoring, software design principles, and modern dev tools and frameworks. Preferred : Experience applying AI in domains like Gen AI, classification, computer vision, or NLP. Preferred : Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.