Generative AI Developer

Elits Canada Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Montreal seeks a Generative AI Developer to develop and maintain AI services. The role involves collaboration with diverse teams and requires expertise in generative AI, programming, and API integration. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and be proficient in Python and other programming languages. This position is open to Canadian residents.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in generative AI with programming foundation.
• Hands-on experience deploying and optimizing LLMs.
• Familiarity with Unix-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain AI Gateway and generative AI services.
• Implement integrations with Cloud Management Systems.
• Collaborate with AI & Data team for service integration.

Skills

Generative AI expertise

Programming in Python

API integration

Collaboration in teams

DevOps practices

Linux systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

TypeScript

Job description

ELITS Canada Inc is a subsidiary of Accelerate at Iver. Our parent company Iver has 1,700 employees today and is growing and now we are looking for new employees who want to join our journey. As part of Accelerate at Iver, you are at the absolute forefront of technology and work on exciting digitization and transformation projects with market-leading customers. We are passionate about realizing digital opportunities in the cloud. Together with our customers, we close the gap between aspiration and successful implementation. Communication is an essential part of the work since we work closely with our customers. As an employee at ELITS you will become a part of a great team that always responds to the customer with humility, and at the same time is very proud of what we deliver.

ELITS is now looking for an Generative AI Developer in our operations in Anywhere in Québec, Montreal Preferably.

About the Role

You’ll join the ELITS R&D Team, the core engineering organization responsible for evolving an OpenStack-based platform and surrounding services. The culture emphasizes servant leadership, self-leadership, and collaboration across distributed teams in Canada, Sweden, and beyond, fostering experimentation, open communication, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain AI Gateway and related generative AI services.
• Implement integrations with Cloud Management System, Portal, and other internal or external platforms using modern API protocols.
• Configure, deploy, and optimize LLMs and AI pipelines for production workloads.
• Collaborate with coworkers in the AI & Data team and other engineering groups to integrate AI services across the cloud platform.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and operational processes for AI services.
• Maintain and operate AI infrastructure on Linux systems with proper monitoring and observability.
• Develop services using TypeScript, Python, PHP, and Rust, with a strong willingness to learn new languages as required.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and documentation.
• Support workflow automation and integration with tools such as n8n and related open-source projects.

Requirements

• Advanced expertise in generative AI with a strong foundation in programming (Python, TypeScript, PHP, or Rust).
• Hands-on experience deploying and optimizing LLMs.
• Working familiarity with Unix-based systems (Linux or macOS).
• General understanding of LLMs, memory and context management, and performance optimization.
• Experience with prompt engineering and integration protocols (OpenAPI, MCP).
• Hands-on experience with API integration and no-code/low-code development approaches.
• Knowledge of Linux systems, SQL, and DevOps practices.
• Collaborative mindset for working in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with workflow automation tools (n8n) and related open-source projects (e.g., Langfuse, PyTorch, Candle, Llama-CPP).
• Experience contributing to open-source AI/ML frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud orchestration and containerization using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Knowledge of GPU deployment and optimization.
• Experience with multimodal interfaces and data management.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability for AI workloads

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience and training.
• Any relevant certifications are considered an asset.

Qualities

At ELITS Canada, we believe great people make great impact. Success in this role comes from curiosity, ownership, and a passion for building together. You bring initiative, creativity, and an open mindset that helps ideas turn into real results.

You’re someone who:

• Thrives in collaborative, cross-functional teams and communicates with clarity and confidence.
• Balances technical depth with practical, solution-driven problem solving.
• Approaches challenges with positivity, accountability, and resilience.
• Manages multiple priorities while staying organized and focused.
• Brings fresh ideas to enhance products, processes, and team collaboration.
• Contributes to a culture of trust, learning, and continuous improvement.

This position is open to Canadian residents (persons with work permit in Canada).

ELITS - Accelerate at Iver