Denver, Colorado, United States · Remote OK
$147k–$220k/yr
Role Summary: We are hiring a founding AI Engineer Lead to build and scale AI capabilities from the ground up. This role will directly shape how AI is built and delivered across the organization. This is a hands-on engin…
Skills: AI Engineering, LLM Application Development, RAG Pipelines, Agentic Workflows, Python
Dallas, Texas, United States · On-site
Account Specialists at IMA are the backbone of a highly collaborate and dynamic service team. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values. Values and understands the i…
Skills: Insurance Knowledge, Financial Acumen, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Communication
Wichita, Kansas, United States · On-site
Account Specialists at IMA are the backbone of a highly collaborate and dynamic service team. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values. Values and understands the i…
Skills: Insurance Knowledge, Financial Acumen, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Communication
Wichita, Kansas, United States · On-site
Account Specialists at IMA are the backbone of a highly collaborate and dynamic service team. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values. Values and understands the i…
Skills: Insurance Knowledge, Financial Acumen, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Communication
Denver, Colorado, United States · Remote OK
$125k–$175k/yr
The AI Enablement Lead is responsible for ensuring AI is used effectively across the business and improves how work gets done. This role focuses on building AI literacy, driving adoption, and supporting teams in integrat…
Skills: AI Enablement, Change Management, Workflow Design, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Literacy
Pasadena, California, United States · Hybrid
$57k–$65k/yr
What You’ll Do Client data entry into agency management system for updated applications. Use of Indio for renewal process and other processes. Issue or oversee the issuance of certificates of insurance and the renewal pr…
Skills: Data Entry, Insurance Administration, Time Management, Organization Skills, Professional Communication
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · Hybrid
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates Client service…
Skills: Client Relationship Management, Benefits Program Administration, Compliance Guidance, Vendor Management, Employee Communication
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Lead the design, development, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions, including copilots and automated agents, primarily within the Microsoft ecosystem. Establish technical standards, architecture, and evaluation frameworks to scale AI capabilities across the organization.
Requires 7-10+ years of experience in software or data engineering with a proven track record of deploying production AI systems. Proficiency in Python, Azure, and modern AI tooling like RAG and vector databases is essential.
Role Summary:
We are hiring a founding AI Engineer Lead to build and scale AI capabilities from the ground up. This role will directly shape how AI is built and delivered across the organization. This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, building, and deploying production AI solutions (copilots, agents, and automated workflows) that directly improve workflows, decision-making, and operational efficiency. Initial solutions will be built primarily in the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, Copilot, and related tooling) to align to existing enterprise infrastructure. This role will also evaluate when more flexible, scalable, or custom AI systems are needed to ensure long-term flexibility and scalability.
The AI Engineering Lead will own development of critical AI systems while establishing technical patterns, tools, standards, and architecture for how we apply AI in the enterprise. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, product leaders, and data teams to turn high-value opportunities into reliable, production-ready solutions. The AI Engineering Lead will write production code, deliver high-impact solutions, and define how AI gets built across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and Deliver AI Solutions
• Design, build, and deploy production-grade end-to-end AI solutions, including workflow automation agents, RAG pipelines, and copilots embedded in business workflows, and LLM-driven applications
• Translate business needs into technical designs and working products to deliver usable, high-impact solutions, not just proofs of concept
• Architect and implement AI-assisted data workflows and agentic systems
• Build and maintain LLM-enabled services, prompt frameworks, and coding standards
• Develop semantic/context layers ensuring AI outputs align with business logic and data models
• Design multi-agent workflows, including human-in-the-loop controls
• Make pragmatic tradeoffs to ship quickly while maintaining long-term sustainability
Technical Design and Architecture
• Create scalable patterns for prompt design & orchestration, agent-based workflows, and API integrations & data access
• Inform architecture decisions for AI systems balancing speed, security, scalability, maintainability, and cost
• Help establish engineering standards and best practices for applied AI across the organization
• Establish reusable components, frameworks, and templates to accelerate AI development
• Integrate AI automation with enterprise systems, APIs, and data platforms
• Evaluate and recommend tooling across the stack (models, frameworks, vector stores, orchestration layers)
• Define data requirements and, when needed, build or extend data pipelines to ensure AI systems have reliable, production-ready inputs
Quality, Reliability, and Production Operations
• Design and implement evaluation frameworks to define and track AI system performance, including task success, accuracy, latency, cost, and business impact; establish feedback loops to continuously improve quality, reliability, and cost-efficacy in production environments
• Build guardrails and validation layers to reduce hallucinations, enforce structured outputs, and ensure safe system behavior
• Establish monitoring and observability across AI systems (performance, usage, cost, latency, failure modes)
• Implement modern engineering practices including CI/CD, versioning, rollback strategies, and automated testing
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and governance requirements in a regulated environment
Cross-Functional Delivery and Adoption
• Partner with business leaders, operations & service teams, and product stakeholders to shape use cases and turn them into working solutions
• Work closely with AI Enablement to refine workflows and improve adoption
• Drive fast iteration cycles, quickly moving from idea to working solution to scaled implementation; iterate solutions based on real user feedback and usage patterns
Required Qualifications
• 7-10+ years in software engineering, data engineering, or AI/LLM experience
• Hands-on experience building and deploying production AI systems
• Hands-on experience building applications using LLMs and modern AI tooling
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), Python, APIs, containerization, and CI/CD practices
• Experience building RAG pipelines, agent-based workflows, or orchestration layers
• Experience with vector databases, embedding pipelines, and retrieval systems
• Strong problem-solving ability and bias toward practical, efficient solutions; ability to operate in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
• Experience translating business needs into technical solutions
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in the Microsoft ecosystem
• Experience implementing evaluation frameworks, guardrails, and observability for AI systems
• Experience working in regulated industries (insurance, financial services, healthcare)
• Exposure to full-stack development (frontend + backend) for delivering usable AI experiences
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The anticipated posting timeline for this opportunity is 6/26/2026-7/26/2026.
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
With over four decades of experience in the industry, IMA has become a trusted leader in commercial insurance, risk management, surety, and employee benefits brokerage and consulting. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals work tirelessly to develop customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each of our clients. At IMA we understand that businesses face a wide range of risks and challenges, from property damage and liability claims to employee benefits and cyber threats. That's why we offer a comprehensive suite of services that can be tailored to each client's specific needs, including risk assessments, insurance placement, claims management, and employee benefits consulting. Our goal is to help our clients mitigate risk and achieve long-term success. What sets us apart is our commitment to innovation and our ability to anticipate emerging risks and trends. We are constantly exploring new ways to help our clients protect their assets and grow their businesses. We leverage the latest technology and industry insights to provide cutting-edge solutions that deliver results. At IMA, we believe that our success is measured by the success of our clients. We strive to build strong, long-lasting relationships with each of our clients based on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of their unique needs. We are proud to serve businesses of all sizes and industries, and we are confident that we have the expertise and resources to help your business thrive. Our more than 2,300 associates are located across offices in Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Offices: 1705 17th St., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80202, US · Centura Tower, 14185 Dallas Pkwy #800, Dallas, TX 75254, US · 51 Corporate Woods, 9393 W. 110th St. #600, Overland Park, KS 66210, US · 830 E Douglas Ave, Suite 400, Wichita, Kansas 67202, US · Pittsburgh, PA, US
With over four decades of experience in the industry, IMA has become a trusted leader in commercial insurance, risk management, surety, and employee benefits brokerage and consulting. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals work tirelessly to develop customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each of our clients. At IMA we understand that businesses face a wide range of risks and challenges, from property damage and liability claims to employee benefits and cyber threats. That's why we offer a comprehensive suite of services that can be tailored to each client's specific needs, including risk assessments, insurance placement, claims management, and employee benefits consulting. Our goal is to help our clients mitigate risk and achieve long-term success. What sets us apart is our commitment to innovation and our ability to anticipate emerging risks and trends. We are constantly exploring new ways to help our clients protect their assets and grow their businesses. We leverage the latest technology and industry insights to provide cutting-edge solutions that deliver results. At IMA, we believe that our success is measured by the success of our clients. We strive to build strong, long-lasting relationships with each of our clients based on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of their unique needs. We are proud to serve businesses of all sizes and industries, and we are confident that we have the expertise and resources to help your business thrive. Our more than 2,300 associates are located across offices in Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Offices: 1705 17th St., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80202, US · Centura Tower, 14185 Dallas Pkwy #800, Dallas, TX 75254, US · 51 Corporate Woods, 9393 W. 110th St. #600, Overland Park, KS 66210, US · 830 E Douglas Ave, Suite 400, Wichita, Kansas 67202, US · Pittsburgh, PA, US