Principal Engineer – Development, FIS Global

Principal Engineer - Development, FIS Global

Company FIS Global
Job title Principal Engineer – Development (AI/ML, Java )
Job location Pune, Maharashtra, India
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop end-to-end AI/ML products tailored for financial use cases such as fraud detection, credit risk assessment, portfolio optimization, and predictive analytics.
  • Implement machine learning pipelines that support both real-time and batch processing requirements.
  • Develop strategies for model retraining and continuous improvement based on real-world financial data and outcomes.
  • Develop, train, test, and deploy AI models.
  • Ensure that models are integrated into the organization’s production environment, following best practices for scalability and maintainability.
  • Optimize models for performance, accuracy, and interpretability in the financial context.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to build data pipelines that support AI/ML model development, ensuring data integrity, privacy, and compliance
  • with financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS).
  • Design solutions to process large-scale datasets, both structured and unstructured, using distributed computing platforms (e.g., Spark, Hadoop,
  • or cloud-based solutions like AWS, GCP, and Azure).
  • Work with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and operations, to identify business challenges that can be addressed using AI/ML.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk management.
  • Ensure that the solution meets the regulatory and compliance requirements of the financial industry.
  • Develop governance frameworks around model interpretability, fairness, and transparency, adhering to legal and ethical standards. Implement strong security measures to protect financial data and AI assets.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Hands-on 6+ experience in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or H2O.ai.
  • Deep understanding of model optimization techniques and machine learning algorithms like XGBoost, Random Forest, and deep learning architectures
  • (RNN, CNN, LSTM).
  • Strong programming skills in Python, R, Java, and Scala.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations in the financial domain (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS, SOX).
  • Experience in working with cloud technologies.
  • Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP), LLM.
  • Familiarity with Explainable AI (XAI) techniques to ensure transparency and accountability in decision-making processes.

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