Lead Technologist

About the role

Whiteshield is seeking a senior technologist who thrives in AI‑enabled environments to shape the way AI drives digital excellence across the company. You will define standards, embed AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle, and partner directly with clients to translate business goals into AI‑augmented solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Architect and build scalable, innovative software solutions for government and sovereign clients.
• Define and enforce standards for prompt engineering, code‑generation workflows, automated QA, intelligent documentation, and continuous learning systems.
• Design and orchestrate AI copilots and human‑in‑the‑loop systems that enhance the SDLC.
• Lead client conversations, uncover needs, manage stakeholders, and translate objectives into technical delivery strategies.
• Promote AI as a pragmatic accelerator that reduces time‑to‑value, improves quality, and opens new solution spaces.

Required profile

• Senior‑level engineer with a broad technical toolkit and a strong bias toward leveraging AI for speed and quality.
• Proven experience building and shipping products, integrating AI into real delivery pipelines, and delivering under pressure.
• Client‑savvy with the ability to lead discussions, manage expectations, and align technical solutions with business goals.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, experimental environments where agility and initiative are essential.

Required skills

• AI tooling
• Prompt engineering
• Code‑generation workflows
• Automated QA
• Intelligent documentation
• Human‑in‑the‑loop system design
• Software development lifecycle automation