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Chief Engineer, Data and AI - Westpac Group
Software Engineer
Lead the design, development and deployment of AI solutions across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud and on‑premise environments, driving innovation in LLMs, agents and AI factories for the financial sector.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and deliver end‑to‑end AI solutions, integrating LLMs, agents, and Model Gardens across multi‑cloud and on‑premise platforms.
- Lead a cross‑functional engineering team, setting best practices for AI model development, deployment, and monitoring.
- Collaborate with product, security, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment and robust security controls.
- Drive continuous improvement of AI factories, pipelines, and API ecosystems to accelerate time‑to‑value.
- Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of experimentation and technical excellence.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, AI, or machine learning, with a proven track record in cloud‑native AI deployments.
- Expertise in Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, including relevant certifications (e.g., Azure AI Engineer, AWS ML Specialty).
- Hands‑on development experience with LLMs, agents, MCPs, and AI factories.
- Strong understanding of financial industry regulations, security controls, and data governance.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.