Lead/Senior Developer – AI

Apex Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services seeks a Lead AI Engineer in Toronto. You will design and implement innovative AI solutions while mentoring a team. The role requires extensive experience in software development and AI technologies, fostering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in software development.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience with AI/ML-based products including chatbots.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable AI solutions.
• Mentor engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Python

Java

RESTful APIs

Data Privacy Compliance

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

MongoDB

OpenShift

Job description

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Location: Downtown Toronto. Hybrid: 2 days in office per week

Duration of Contract/Perm: 6 months contract with potential for conversion.

Hours/week: 37.5 hrs/wk. 9-5 PM, M-F

Start date: July 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI solutions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders to align technical efforts with business goals.
• Ensure ethical AI practices and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements as needed.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python or Java
• Experience with both relational (e.g., SQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases.
• Experience in writing complex queries, joins, Views, Procedures
• Query optimization knowledge
• Experience with reinforcement learning or generative AI models (e.g., GPT).
• Cloud platform experiences (OpenShift Platform is nice to have). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Proven track record of delivering AI/ML-based products, preferably in chatbot or conversational AI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Nice to have:
• Knowledge of chatbot platforms like Microsoft Bot Framework.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Banking

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