AI Engineer – Intelligent Automation

Citco GSGS; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Solution Architect in the Intelligent Automation team, where you'll lead the design and implementation of innovative automated solutions. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to drive the automation strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI, RPA, and Cloud Services. You'll play a crucial role in optimizing processes, establishing best practices, and mentoring team members. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Accommodations for disabilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Solution Architect with expertise in automation solutions.
• Proficient in Python and AWS Solution Architect Professional Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated solutions leveraging AI and RPA.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Python development

Problem Solving

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Business Process Management (BPM)

Cloud Services

APIs

Job description

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line:

The Solution Architect for the Intelligent Automation (IA) team is a key technical leader responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge automated solutions. He/She will work closely with technical teams to ensure all designed solutions are robust, scalable and cost effective. As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in shaping the automation strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and technological advancements.

Intelligent Automation (IA) is a multidisciplinary team within the Transformation Office (TO), tasked with identifying, developing, and deploying automated solutions by leveraging a variety of emerging technologies. These technologies encompass Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Test Automation, Business Process Management, APIs, and Cloud Services.

Your Role:

• Architectural Design: Prepare/review solution design/architecture diagrams for all automation solutions, leveraging various technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Management, APIs, and Cloud Services.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, driving the successful delivery of automation projects from concept to deployment.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business stakeholders, process owners, product owners and IT teams to understand requirements, identify opportunities for automation, and deliver solutions that drive value.
• Solution Evaluation: Assess and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to ensure IA team leverages the most effective and innovative tools/platforms.
• Best Practices: Establish and promote best practices for automation design, development, and deployment, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Documentation: Create detailed documentation for architectural designs, solution components, user stories, acceptance criteria, and automated processes.
• Testing: Oversee testing to ensure automated solutions meet business requirements and performance standards and implement automated testing where possible.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for optimization and enhancement within existing solutions.
• Provide mentorship to team members and facilitate their skill development.
• Provide input to project reports to confirm their accuracy and maintain consistent communication.
• Work with vendors on best practices and solution designs.

Key Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Quality and Risk Management
• Problem Solving
• Positivity
• Goal Oriented
• Organized
• Communication
• Accountability
• Drive for Results

About You:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience working as a Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or similar role, with a strong background in designing and implementing automation solutions.
• Proficient in Python development.
• Proficient in infrastructure development accounting for HA/DR strategies.
• Expertise in automation technologies, including AI, RPA, BPM, APIs, and Cloud Services.
• Mandatory: AWS Solution Architect Professional Certificate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex business processes and identify automation opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully leading technical teams and projects.
• Exceptional communications skills, both written and oral.
• Assets:
• Knowledge of financial products and hedge fund administration.
• Agile project management proficiency.

Our Benefits:

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

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