Sr. Manager/ Director AI Software Engineer

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About us</strong></p> <p>Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth.  Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Join forces with Appnovation to deliver high-impact results for one of our key strategic partners - a global leader in their field. This engagement offers a unique vantage point into a world-class organization with exceptional opportunities for professional growth and long-term career advancement</p> <p>As a Senior AI Software Engineer, you'll transform business ideas into production-ready applications using cutting-edge AI design tools and modern full-stack frameworks. With a strong bias toward frontend development, you specialize in the critical early stages—from concept through pre-totype to prototype—where design systems meet AI-augmented development. You are a visionary technologist who sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and AI innovation. Your mission is to oversee the entire "concept-to-production" pipeline, ensuring our teams leverage cutting-edge AI tools to deliver enterprise-grade applications at unprecedented speeds.</p> <p>While you maintain a deep technical foundation in full-stack development, your primary focus is strategic leadership: defining design system standards, optimizing AI-augmented workflows, and mentoring a high-performance team of developers and AI builders.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Strategic AI Integration:</strong> Direct the adoption of AI design tools (v0.dev, bolt.new, Lovable) to compress the development lifecycle from weeks to days without sacrificing quality.</li> <li><strong>Architecture & Standards:</strong> Define and enforce the technical standards for production-ready full-stack applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and accessibility across all projects.</li> <li><strong>Design-Dev Synthesis:</strong> Lead the integration of Figma-based design systems with AI-driven development to create seamless, automated handoff processes.</li> <li><strong>Operational Excellence:</strong> Manage a ticket-driven workflow in Jira, optimizing team velocity and ensuring technical documentation meets enterprise-level requirements.</li> <li><strong>Cross-Functional Partnership:</strong> Act as a bridge between Strategy, Creative, and Technology departments to ensure AI-powered solutions meet complex business objectives.</li> <li><strong>Backend & Data Strategy:</strong> Oversee the implementation of robust backend services (Supabase, SQL/NoSQL) and secure authentication frameworks (OAuth, JWT) across the portfolio.</li> <li>Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services using platforms like Supabase to support frontend functionality.</li> <li>Collaborate with UX Designers, AI Builders, and Innovation Leads throughout the development lifecycle.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualification</strong></p> <ul> <li>8–12+ years in full-stack development, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or management capacity. Bonus points if you have experience working in a startup or rapid prototyping environment.</li> <li>Proven track record of implementing AI design tools(such as v0.dev, bolt.new, Lovable, or similar platforms) and workflow automation (e.g., N8N) within a professional engineering team.</li> <li>Deep expertise in modern frameworks (React, Vue, Nuxt), TypeScript, and multiple backend languages including Python, PHP, and NodeJS.</li> <li>Expert-level knowledge of design systems, design tokens, and CSS frameworks (Tailwind) to ensure brand consistency at scale.</li> <li>Comprehensive understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), deployment workflows, and enterprise security patterns.</li> <li>Solid understanding of backend development, including API design (REST, GraphQL), server-side logic, and database management.</li> <li>Proficiency with authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT) and security best practices.</li> <li>Expert-level proficiency with Figma, including design system management and component libraries.</li> <li>A portfolio demonstrating not just individual code, but the leadership of complex, full-stack applications built using AI-augmented methodologies.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and a passion for innovation.</li> <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What Appnovation Offers</strong></p> <ul> <li>Challenging and rewarding work with real impact</li> <li>Growth opportunities for personal and professional development</li> <li>Exposure to exciting projects and high-profile clients</li> <li>Supportive work environment with access to company leaders</li> <li>Hybrid working model</li> </ul> <h4><br><br></h4> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div><br><br></div> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="p-rich_text_section">Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</div> <div…