AI Developer II

Intact Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration. In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic team in the Innovation Lab, where you'll develop and integrate AI workflows into applications. Your expertise in Python, AWS, and modern development practices will be crucial as you optimize processes and ensure high-quality deliverables. With a strong focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to mentor others and lead technical initiatives. This is a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment that champions diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Annual wellness account

Access to virtual healthcare

Possibility to purchase extra days off

Dynamic workplace learning ecosystem

Inclusive employee-led networks

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in enterprise software development.
• Strong understanding of machine learning and AI.
• Proficient in AWS technologies and DevOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AI workflows and code.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists on projects.
• Ensure high-quality code and optimize performance.

Skills

Python

GIT

AWS (ECR, ECS, SQS, Lambda, CloudWatch, Terraform)

React

Typescript

Machine Learning

Generative AI

MLOps

Docker

Fast API

Gitlab CI/CD

Grafana

ELK stack

Kafka

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

AWS

Git

Gitlab CI/CD

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

Your mission within our Innovation Lab :

• Build and Code: Codes AI workflows following AI processes and standards.Conducts unit tests, security code checks and delivers and maintains documentation.
• Delivery dates: Organizes the work to meet delivery dates and raised issues/challenges proactively to meet the deadlines.
• Delivery phase: Participates in the end-to-end testing in order to deliver production grade quality code (in terms of performance, stability and scalability).
• Works and collaborates closely with Data Scientists
• Implement new workflows to integrate AI models into Applications and Solutions.
• Integrate DevOps concept and tools to provide an Agile and scalable environment
• Participate in the design, development and evolution of microservices, APIs and reusable libraries for the execution of our algorithms in mission critical production environments.
• Participate in the technological watch and definition of development standards to ensure system efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
• Participate in the development and evolution of back-end components for the execution of our algorithms.
• Optimize the platform for maximum velocity and scalability.
• Optimize and prioritize development tasks in collaboration with the team.
• Help our testers in setting up component and integration tests.
• Ensure the high level of quality of the work delivered.
• Strengthen the development team productivity.
• Oversee the development of appropriate tactics to achieve objectives.
• Support and be proactively involved in problem situations or issues.
• Play a Technical Leader / Mentor role for Squad members.

What you bring to the table :

• Bachelor’s in computer engineering, computer science or software engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of significant experience in development of enterprise grade software solutions
• Proficient in Python language & GIT
• Proficient in AWS technologies such as ECR, ECS, SQS, Lambda, CloudWatch and Terraform
• Proficient in Frontend technologies like - React, Typescript
• A very good understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• A good knowledge of Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• A good knowledge of MLOps best practices.
• Experienced with software engineering life cycle and agile methodologies.
• Experienced in developing complex services based on Docker, Fast API
• Experienced with modern DevOps tools such as Gitlab CI/CD, Grafana, ELK stack
• Working knowledge of streaming and batch processing systems such as Kafka.

Min req :

• Bachelor’s in computer engineering, computer science or software engineering (from a reputed university)
• Minimum of 3 years of significant experience in development of enterprise grade software solutions

Technologies

• Proficient in Python language & GIT
• Proficient in AWS technologies such as ECR, ECS, SQS, Lambda, CloudWatch & Terraform
• Proficient in Frontend - React, Typescript,
• A very good understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• A good knowledge of Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• A good knowledge of MLOps best practices.
• Experienced with software engineering life cycle and agile methodologies.
• Experienced in developing complex services based on Docker, Fast API
• Experienced with modern DevOps tools such as Gitlab CI/CD, Grafana, ELK stack
• Working knowledge of streaming and batch processing systems such as Kafka.

Location

Toronto (2 days in office. 1 Day must in 700 Univ ave)

Language

For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

Work Experience

No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.