Technical Lead (AI, Java & Python)

Role Overview: As a Senior Software Engineer on the AI team at PTC, you will be responsible for working independently on Central AI projects. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality software and contributing to larger team projects as needed. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver rapid iterations of software features - Develop innovative and scalable AI solutions for business problems - Implement common practices, components, and frameworks with software development teams to support rapid and scalable AI features - Collaborate with other cross-functional teams to achieve common goals - Triage issues reported by product teams - Assist in documenting features for the PTC help center - Design, develop, and execute all levels of software testing including unit, integration, performance, and system tests - Show passion for automation - Perform additional related duties as necessary Qualifications Required: - Bachelors Degree or higher in Computer Science or related disciplines - Minimum 5 years of experience in building enterprise software applications with strong core programming skills using Object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures, and design patterns - Strong expertise in either Java or Python with working exposure to the other - Experience developing scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or FastAPI, with exposure to microservices, asynchronous processing, and ML/AI integration - Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps - Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for scalable deployment environments - Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, or Ansible - Experience in build automation, artifact management, and release pipelines - Knowledge of monitoring and logging solutions like Grafana, Prometheus, ELK Stack, CloudWatch - Hands-on experience with Azure services including Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps pipelines - Exposure to cloud security, scalability, and cost optimization principles - Familiarity with MLOps/AIOps/LLMOps tools - Proficient in Git-based workflows (branching, merging, code reviews, pull requests) - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams - Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to architecture design discussions - Strong communication skills and problem-solving mindset - Ability to prioritize, organize, and exhibit good time management skills - Ability and willingness to innovate and learn new technologies quickly - Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations - Work related experience with Java, Eclipse, Unit Testing, Git The company PTC is dedicated to transforming the physical and digital worlds by bringing them together through innovative software solutions. With a global team of nearly 7,000 members, PTC focuses on creating opportunities for personal growth and development while celebrating diversity and creativity in the workplace.,