EY - GDS Consulting - AIA- GitHub Copilot Architect - Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect AI solutions that leverage Python, Generative AI and Agentic AI frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical specifications.
• Integrate various systems and services, including APIs, databases, and third-party tools, into cohesive AI solutions.
• Defines standards, usage guidelines, and governance models for how development teams use GitHub Copilot. This includes ensuring consistency and enforcing company specific architectural patterns.
• Provide in-depth expertise on GitHub Copilot, including its capabilities, limitations, and best practices for usage.
• Enhance development workflows by integrating GitHub Copilot to improve productivity and code quality.
• Uses Github Copilot to quickly generate scaffolding for new components like microservices, controllers, and APIs. This allows for fast evaluation of different architectural approaches, such as comparing event-driven versus request-response patterns.
• Develop and manage custom MCP servers to enhance AI capabilities and facilitate integration with development tools.
• Recommends and evaluates extensions, plugins, and integrations that can enhance the developer experience with Github Copilot
• Stay current with advancements in generative models, including GANs, VAEs, and transformer-based models, to inform architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, to ensure smooth deployment and integration of AI solutions.
• Conduct technical workshops and training sessions for internal teams and stakeholders to promote best practices in AI development leveraging Github Copilot.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years in software development with specific expertise in one or more common languages
• Extensive experience in solution architecture, particularly in designing AI applications using Python and Generative AI.
• Strong understanding of Model Context Protocol (MCP) principles and their application in AI development.
• Proven experience with GitHub Copilot and its integration into development workflows.
• Familiarity with the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) and experience implementing DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to guide technical teams and interact with stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Python programming and relevant libraries, Generative AI & Agentic AI frameworks, Model Context Protocol
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable AI architectures.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot, GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, and related GitHub features.
• Familiarity with generative models and natural language processing (NLP) concepts.
• Strong technical background with an understanding of software architecture principles.
• Proficient in integrating various systems and services into cohesive solutions. The AI Solution Architect will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality AI applications that
• drive innovation and operational efficiency. This position requires a visionary approach to solution design, a passion for technology, and a commitment to excellence in AI development