AI Solution Architect

PwC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is seeking a Gen AI Senior Solutions Architect (Manager) to innovate and scale AI solutions across various platforms. The role involves leading technical developments, ensuring agile practices, and guiding teams to harness Gen AI technologies. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, extensive software implementation experience, and expertise in tools like Azure and Kubernetes. This position offers a salary range of $98,000 - $148,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Variable incentive pay programs

Equal opportunity employer policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering required.
• Extensive experience in large-scale software solution implementations needed.
• Expertise in Gen AI technologies including GPT-4 and Azure OpenAI expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Generative AI projects for clients.
• Provide technical guidance on Generative AI tools and platforms.
• Design scalable AI-driven applications within the organization.

Skills

Generative AI expertise

Azure Machine Learning

DevOps and automation

UX principles

Agile teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Azure AI Search

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Gen AI Senior Solutions Architect (Manager)

Step into a pivotal leadership role as a Gen AI Senior Solutions Architect within our dynamic Products & Technology organization, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of digital solutions. You’ll drive innovation by creating and scaling Gen AI solutions that tap into data‑driven platforms and emerging technologies, expanding our digital market presence. Each initiative you lead will leverage our collective expertise, fuel new business models and intellectual property, strengthen PwC’s brand and generate new streams of revenue. Our environment fosters creative thinking, collaboration and continuous growth, empowering you to make a tangible impact both within the organization and across the industry.

As an AI Senior Solutions Architect, you’ll strategize, design and implement cutting‑edge Gen AI technology solutions, guiding clients from initial strategy through execution. In this role, you will report to the Director of Solutions Architecture, ensuring alignment with our broader vision and business goals while driving innovation at every stage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the solutioning and technical development of Generative AI projects executed by development teams
• Provide technical guidance on Generative AI tools, frameworks and platforms
• Design scalable and secure AI‑driven applications and services within the organization
• Collect and clarify existing business requirements to ensure solutions align with client needs
• Support the implementation and management of enterprise architecture processes
• Conduct periodical code reviews to maintain high quality standards
• Shape and deliver digital products that exceed client and internal quality expectations
• Assist Enterprise Architects in assessing and selecting technology solutions
• Supervise and support vendor developers within assigned projects
• Drive improvements in internal development, design techniques and documentation practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Azure certifications (Solutions Architect or Developer) and Microsoft Development Certifications preferred
• Extensive experience in large‑scale software solution implementations
• Ability to work in agile teams and product delivery environments
• Expertise in Gen AI technologies: LLMs (GPT‑4, ChatGPT, Gemini, Llama), Agent Orchestration (Semantic Kernel, LangChain), Vector Databases (Azure AI Search, Qdrant), RAG, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Microsoft Copilots
• Strong background in Azure Machine Learning and Azure AI Services
• Proficient in cloud‑ready architecture using Azure infrastructure and platform services
• Hands‑on knowledge of service‑oriented, event‑driven and microservices architectures, including RDBMS/NoSQL (MS SQL, MongoDB), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with DevOps, CD/CI, virtualization, automation and defect tracking systems (Azure DevOps, GitHub, JIRA)
• Skilled in high‑level UX principles including user stories, persona building and prototyping
• This role does not require professional engineering licensure and is not classified as a formal engineering position under provincial regulatory definitions. While individuals with a P.Eng designation are welcome to apply, the responsibilities of this role do not involve the practice of professional engineering as defined by applicable legislation

Benefits & Compensation

The salary range for this position is $98,000 - $148,000. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC Canada locations in major city centres. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm‑wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

Why PwC

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Equal Opportunity

PwC Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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