ROLE OVERVIEW
This role will work closely with the Senior Manager to drive high-impact initiatives, rapid prototyping, and enterprise-grade AI/technology solutions.
The ideal candidate should be capable of independently owning innovation streams, engaging with senior stakeholders, and converting ideas into working solutions within days to weeks.
This role is designed to scale innovation across the organisation by combining strong technical depth with business understanding
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Innovation Delivery & Execution
- Design and develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) across AI, data, and platform use cases
- Translate business problems into working technical solutions (not just concepts)
- Drive initiatives from idea, prototype, pilot to production readiness
- Build reusable frameworks, accelerators, and tools
- Ensure prototypes are designed with scalability in mind, enabling seamless transition into enterprise-grade solutions
AI & Emerging Technology Implementation
- Work on AI use cases such as:
- LLM-based applications (RAG, copilots, automation)
- Data extraction & document intelligence
- Analytics and insight generation tools
- Evaluate and integrate tools such as:
- AWS (Bedrock, Textract, Q Developer, etc.)
- External AI platforms (Devin, Copilot, etc.)
- Continuously evaluate new AI platforms, frameworks, and developer productivity tools to maintain CTOS at the forefront of innovation.
- Design scalable and cost-efficient architectures
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work directly with stakeholders which include business and engineering team.
- Present solutions in simple, business-friendly language
- Translate technical outcomes into business value (ROI, efficiency, impact)
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, bridging technical possibilities with strategic priorities
Rapid Prototyping Culture
- Deliver working prototypes within required timeline.
- Balance speed with structure when transitioning to production
- Champion a fail-fast, learn-fast mindset to accelerate innovation cycles.
Solution Architecture & Design
- Define high-level and low-level architecture for innovation solutions
- Ensure scalability, security alignment and integration with existing systems
- Collaborate with Infrasturcture, Security, and Development teams
- Hands-on experience with orchestration tools, APIs, and integration patterns to connect AI solutions with enterprise systems
Process & Capability Building
- Establish best practices for AI adoption, innovation lifecycle and tool evaluation
- Mentor junior team members
- Contribute to building a high-performing innovation team
- Shape CTOS's innovation playbook, embedding best practices into the organisation's
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Qualifications
- Exposure to AWS AI services (Bedrock, Textract, etc.) and developer productivity tools (Copilots, AI IDEs)
Work Experience
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering / solution architecture / innovation leadership roles
- Proven track record of delivering real working solutions (not just documentation) and handle enterprise-scale systems.
- Experience in financial services / data platforms
- Experience working on AI-driven products or automation platforms
Skills & Competencies
- Technical Skills
- Strong programming capability in Java, Python, or Full-Stack development.
- Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and API / microservices architectures.
- Exposure to AI/ML and Generative AI technologies (e.g., LLMs, RAG, automation frameworks).
- Good understanding of system design, data architecture, and databases (SQL, NoSQL, Vector, Graph).
- Hands-on experience with orchestration tools, APIs, and system integration patterns.
- Soft Skills
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives independently in fast-paced environments.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapid experimentation in innovation-driven environments.
- Effective communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to collaborate across functions and senior leadership.
- Ability to mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
