Senior AI-Driven Software Architect (RAGs & LLMs)

RBC Dominion Securities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer to join its Enterprise Architecture team in Toronto. This role involves developing scalable backend services and AI-powered applications, leading projects, and guiding technical direction. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Python, and a passion for innovation. Competitive salary and a comprehensive Total Rewards Program offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Leadership support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 2 years in a senior technical role.
• Proven experience driving complex initiatives across teams.
• Willingness to take on challenges and enthusiasm for learning.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI.
• Develop AI‑powered applications, including RAGs and chatbots.
• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of resilient systems.

Skills

Deep expertise in building and scaling distributed systems

Strong proficiency in Python

Experience with AI/ML technologies

High standards for code quality

Strong system design skills

Team‑centric attitude

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

A leading financial services company is seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer to join its Enterprise Architecture team in Toronto. This role involves developing scalable backend services and AI-powered applications, leading projects, and guiding technical direction. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Python, and a passion for innovation. Competitive salary and a comprehensive Total Rewards Program offered.