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AI Technical Lead at Valsoft Corporation. ABOUT VALSOFT CORP.:. Established in Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 118+ companies, acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft’s philosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long-term partnerships with existing management.  . . INVESTMENT APPROACH:. Unlike private equity and venture capital firms, we are . Entrepreneurs. who . Buy. , . Enhance. and . Grow. Software Businesses. That’s right; we don’t sell businesses. We form a strategic alliance with existing management teams. We recognize the dedication and perseverance required to create a firm and place a premium on customers’ and workers’ well-being over short-term goals.   . . CULTURE:. Valsoft is more than just a place to work; we’re a team. We mean it when we say people are our greatest assets, so investing in them is our number one priority. We create an environment where our employees feel first-day-on-the-job excitement, day after day, creating a culture of high performers and collaboration. We celebrate our milestones, and we’re proud of them. We Dream Big, Stay Humble and Stay Hungry.  . . POSITION DESCRIPTION:. As an AI Technical Lead, you will be a founding leader of one of our new AI Pods, reporting directly to the Group Chief AI / Technology Officer. This is a high-impact, hands-on role focused on leveraging cutting-edge Generative AI tools to build innovative solutions and new products across our diverse portfolio of software companies.  . You will act as a key technical driver and project leader, incubating AI initiatives at the group level before potentially decentralizing them. You will blend deep technical expertise with emerging leadership skills, managing a small offshore team and collaborating directly with portfolio company stakeholders.  . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :. . . Hands-On AI Development: . Lead and directly contribute to the hands-on development of enterprise-level applications using cutting-edge Generative AI development tools. Expect to be actively coding and building. . . . AI Project Leadership & Execution:.  Drive AI projects from ideation through to successful delivery. Understand business needs within portfolio companies and translate them into actionable AI-driven solutions, focusing on new product development and revenue generation. . . . Team Leadership & Management. : Build, lead, and manage a small offshore development team (based in our Lebanon center) within your pod. This includes screening, vetting, onboarding, and guiding team members. . . . Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:.  Confidently engage with CTOs, R&D leaders, and other senior stakeholders across various portfolio companies. Effectively communicate project progress, technical concepts, and value propositions. . . . Tooling Expertise & Innovation:.  Stay abreast of the rapidly evolving AI landscape, particularly Generative AI development tools (e.g., Q Developer Pro, Cursor, Bolt, various LLMs). Evaluate, select, and apply the most effective tools and techniques for specific projects, articulating the "fit for purpose" rationale. . . . Cross-Portfolio Collaboration & Travel:.  Work across different portfolio companies with diverse technology stacks (from modern to legacy). Travel internationally (estimated ~20-30%, variable) to portfolio company sites (e.g., UK, Australia, and more) to understand requirements, collaborate with teams, and drive projects. . . . Technical Problem Solving. : Quickly assess technical environments, identify challenges, and leverage AI tooling to accelerate development and overcome obstacles, potentially across various legacy languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, C#, PHP, Kotlin). . . REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:. . Demonstrable track record of building and deploying enterprise-level applications using Generative AI development tools. Be prepared to show examples of what you have built. . . Deep engineering background with significant hands-on coding experience. You must be comfortable and willing to actively code and contribute technically. . . Strong practical familiarity with the capabilities, use cases, and trade-offs of various Generative AI development tools and models. Strong opinions based on experience are a plus. . . Good leadership skills with some experience (or strong aptitude for) managing or leading small technical teams. Offshore team management experience is highly desirable. . . Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident engaging with senior technical and business leaders without being intimidated. . . Proven ability to learn quickly, adapt to different technical environments, and solve complex problems. . . Passionate, proactive, and results-oriented with a "builder" mindset and a hunger to make an impact. . . Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required for project needs. . . Based in Eastern Time Zone (Canada or US) preferred due to collaboration needs across North America and Europe. . .  . Why Choose Us. . Competitive compensation. . Remote work (travel expected 10% of time). . Unlimited vacation after 1 year of employment. . Annual Wellness Benefit. . Opportunities for growth and career development. . Be a part of an entrepreneurial culture, where your innovative ideas and fresh perspectives are valued and can make a real impact on our business. . . . Ready to join a collaborative and innovative team where you can make an immediate impact?. Company Location: Canada.