Western & Southern Financial Group

AI Developer III

Western & Southern Financial Group • $110K — $130K *
Cincinnati, OH 45238In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's preferred
  • 5+ years in AI, NLP, or ML software development
  • Advanced understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Expertise in full-stack development with enterprise solutions
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or C#
  • Mastery of AI frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch
  • Experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Build end-to-end components of RAG-based applications
  • Engage in Agile development within Azure or AWS environments
  • Stay updated on the LLM ecosystem, including various models and frameworks
  • Collaborate with teams to identify business challenges for GenerativeAI solutions
  • Develop and maintain enterprise-grade automation with security and performance
  • Demonstrate a strong delivery bias, mentoring junior developers
  • Perform other assigned duties and comply with policies

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities to elevate developers
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in AI
  • Role focuses on meaningful business outcomes
  • Innovative work environment fostering creativity
  • Opportunities to impact the employee experience and productivity
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a high-impact Senior AI Developer who combines hands-on GenAI development expertise with deep curiosity and a strong focus on business outcomes. This role centers on building and evolving Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications that integrate knowledge from documents, databases, and services to solve real problems across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have full-stack development experience, with strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and React. Deep familiarity with LLM prompting best practices is expected. They are driven by an instinct to explore-constantly staying attuned to evolving capabilities such as Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), Gemini, or OpenAI's expanding toolsets and quickly translating that insight into tangible experiments and working features. Success in this role requires close engagement with business partners to extract and shape problems, the ability to mentor and elevate junior developers through shared practices and design patterns, and a strong sense of ownership from prototype through to production. This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, delivers with intent, and believes GenAI can change how people work. A can-do attitude, strong communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving are essential. We view the advancement of AI as critical to enhancing employee experience, improving productivity, and driving business growth across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

What you will do:
  • Building the components of RAG-based applications, end-to-end.
  • Working in Agile methodology within cloud-based development environments such as Azure or AWS
  • Stay actively engaged with the rapidly evolving LLM ecosystem, including models, APIs, orchestration patterns, and frameworks like Anthropic MCP, Hugging Face, LangChain, etc
  • Working with technology and business teams to understand business challenges and ways that GenerativeAI can assist
  • Building and maintaining enterprise-grade automation with high security, performance, and resiliency
  • Demonstrate a strong bias toward delivery, owning outcomes from prototype to production while mentoring and uplifting other developers through best practices and shared tools.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree - Required
  • Master's Degree - Preferred
  • Typically requires five or more years of experience in developing and deploying AI, NLP, or ML software systems - Required
  • Advanced understanding of data structures, algorithms, databases - Required
  • Expertise in full-stack development, with a strong portfolio of enterprise-grade solutions - Required
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or C# - Required
  • Mastery of AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face - Required
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives - Required
  • Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills - Required
Work Setting/Position Demands:
  • Works in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings.
  • Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis.
  • Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
  • Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis.
  • Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Performs substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work.
  • Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.
Travel Requirements:
  • None

About Western & Southern Financial Group

Western & Southern Financial Group provides financial translators, helping to turn the complex into simple, practical financial solutions. work face-to-face with middle-market clients to help understand their needs and provide financial solutions designed to meet their goals.

Western & Southern Financial Group Careers

Join the vibrant team at Western & Southern Financial Group, a leader in the financial services industry known for its strong commitment to fostering professional growth and innovation. As part of our team, you will engage in meaningful work that directly contributes to our reputation as one of the most respected names in financial solutions.

Work You’ll Do

At Western & Southern Financial Group, you will find job opportunities that challenge and motivate you to leverage your skills and potential. Whether you are looking for a position in financial advising, customer service, or IT, our company offers a dynamic environment where career growth is supported and encouraged.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the chance to work on projects that redefine industry standards while collaborating with a team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals. Our leadership is committed to nurturing a culture of innovation and diversity, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to excel.

Professional Development

Western & Southern Financial Group is not just a company; it's a place where careers are built. Our employees enjoy access to comprehensive benefits and diversity training programs that promote professional development and personal well-being. From leadership workshops to networking events, we provide the tools necessary for you to advance your career.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with Western & Southern’s internship programs. These opportunities allow you to gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and understand the financial sector from the inside out. Interns work closely with experienced professionals, gaining insights that are crucial for future employment.

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Explore the array of job opportunities at Western & Southern Financial Group. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who bring creativity, innovation, and a strong work ethic to our team. With a focus on leadership development and employee satisfaction, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals.

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At Western & Southern Financial Group, we believe in empowering our employees to grow, innovate, and lead in every aspect of their career. Join us and be part of a team that values diversity, leadership, and the professional growth of its members. Discover the impact you can make in the financial services industry with Western & Southern.
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4,700 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
* Ladders Estimates

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