Lead AI Platform Engineer

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key 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)

What Success Looks Like

AI and automation capabilities embedded in core platforms and actively used in production

Significant reduction in manual operational work (patching, provisioning, incident handling)

Measurable improvements in cycle time, reliability, and engineering productivity

Standardized, reusable automation patterns (Ansible-first mindset) adopted across teams

Alignment with risk, security, and compliance expectations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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

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

Position not available for immigration sponsorship

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Lead AI Platform Engineer

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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