Technical Lead - AI/ML and Gen AI Technologies

Job Summary:The Technical Lead will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of AI/ML and Generative AI technologies within our platform. This role requires a deep understanding of AI/ML, practical experience in developing and deploying models, and strong technical leadership skills.Key Responsibilities:Technical Leadership:Lead the development and implementation of AI/ML models and GenAI technologies.Mentor and guide junior engineers and data scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML and GenAI capabilities into our platforms.Model Development:Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve complex business problems.Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of AI/ML solutions.Conduct thorough testing and validation of models to ensure accuracy and robustness.Develop and maintain data pipelines for model training, validation, and deployment.Implement and optimize machine learning algorithms for various business applications.Technical Expertise:Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML and GenAI technologies.Evaluate new tools and frameworks to enhance the development process.Implement best practices for model development, deployment, and monitoring.Develop and deploy natural language processing (NLP) models for text analysis and understanding.Implement computer vision models for image and video analysis.Use reinforcement learning techniques for optimization problems.Project Execution:Manage and execute multiple AI/ML projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet the required specifications.Develop and maintain project documentation, including design specifications, progress reports, and technical documentation.Collaborate with data engineers to ensure data quality and availability for model training and evaluation.Collaboration and Communication:Work closely with product management, engineering, and business development teams to understand requirements and provide AI/ML solutions.Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.Qualification & Experience:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.10+ years of total experience with 5 to 7 years of experience in AI/ML and GenAI technologies.Required Skills:Strong expertise in machine learning algorithms, data analysis, natural language processing, and generative AI technologies.Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Keras, and others.Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL.Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools for model deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for AI/ML workloads.Understanding of ethical AI principles and data privacy regulations.Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).Proficient in using version control systems like Git for collaborative development.Knowledge of deep learning techniques and frameworks for neural networks.Preferred Skills:Experience with Low-Code/No-Code platforms.Knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements.Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).About Pennant: Pennant Technologies is an agile, innovative financial technology company that powers the lending operations of global banks and financial institutions - HDFC, Bajaj Finserve, LIC HFL, Godrej HFL, RAK Bank, QNB to name a few.Its suite of future ready lending products and solutions offer banks composable features and scalable capabilities to deliver differentiated loan origination, servicing and collections experiences for their customers. Trusted by leading banks and financial institutions in Asia, Pennant’s award-winning lending platform has managed more than 10 Million loans and facilitates 50 Million loan transactions per year.Pennant is HQ in Hyderabad and have offices and/ business operations in India, ME, Saudi, Australia, Philippines and UK. We are aggressively expanding across the geographies and adding to our 450+ workforce, spread across multiple locations. Visit us at www.pennanttech.comGrowth Opportunity:Banking is the biggest consumer of technology, and the share is simply growing. Banks generate maximum profits out of Lending operations hence it’s imperative for them to ensure they use the right technologies right from the customer onboarding, servicing till retiring the end customers. In the past few years FI’s have not been able to refresh lending tech stack and that’s leading to challenges, higher operational cost and customer dissatisfaction. Stupendous growth in lending activities across the segments, markets and LOB’s has created once in a decade business opportunity for Pennant. Do you want to be part of our growth story?

Pennant Technologies is an agile, innovative financial technology company that powers the lending operations of global banks and financial institutions - HDFC, Bajaj Finserve, LIC HFL, Godrej HFL, RAK Bank, QNB to name a few.Its suite of future ready lending products and solutions offer banks composable features and scalable capabilities to deliver differentiated loan origination, servicing and collections experiences for their customers. Trusted by leading banks and financial institutions in Asia, Pennant’s award-winning lending platform has managed more than 10 Million loans and facilitates 50 Million loan transactions per year.