Lead AI Platform Engineer

Fifth Third Bank • Cincinnati, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We need a hands-on engineering resource to design, build, and operate AI-enabled and automation-driven capabilities embedded directly into our platform ecosystem. This role focuses on integrating AI and automation into core infrastructure, workflows, and operations to drive measurable efficiency, reliability, and scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Six+ years of engineering or other IT work experience relevant to the position.
• Strong engineering background (platform engineering, infrastructure, software engineering, or automation engineering)
• Proven experience building and operating production-grade solutions (not prototypes)
• Hands-on experience integrating AI/LLM capabilities into enterprise platforms and workflows
• Strong automation experience using tools such as: Ansible (required), Terraform, PowerShell, Python-based automation, or equivalent frameworks
• Experience with APIs, orchestration frameworks, and automation pipelines
• Ability to translate operational problems into scalable AI- and automation-driven solutions
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance requirements in regulated environments
• Experience integrating with platforms such as ServiceNow, observability/monitoring tools, and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to drive adoption across teams and embed solutions into standard workflows
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Willingness to work in a highly-collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate AI and automation capabilities into existing platforms (infrastructure provisioning, patching, incident response, self-service, engineering workflows)
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks (Ansible playbooks, scripts, orchestration pipelines) to eliminate manual tasks
• Operate and continuously improve AI-enabled and automated services in production environments
• Standardize patterns for AI + automation integration (APIs, orchestration, reusable modules, guardrails)
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify and prioritize high-value automation opportunities
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and reliability requirements
• Deliver measurable outcomes (reduced manual effort, faster resolution times, improved platform performance)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Differentiated compensation offerings
• Incentive compensation plan
• Extensive benefits programs designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree