Senior Software Developer - Generative AI [BHJOB13022_13686]

Ignite Technical; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Software Developer specializing in Generative AI for a 12-month contract. This hybrid role involves developing intelligent systems, working with large language models, and requires experience in software development and AI integration. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of software development experience, especially with LLMs or AI integration.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with cloud solutions (Azure preferred).
• Experience with OpenAI SDKs, LangChain, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and build applications using OpenAI and Azure OpenAI.
• Develop and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines.
• Integrate LLMs into enterprise workflows.

Skills

Python

LLMs

Agile Development

C#

Object-Oriented Design

Tools

OpenAI SDKs

LangChain

Hugging Face

Azure

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

On behalf of our Public Sector Client, Ignite Technical Resources is recruiting for a Senior Software Developer - Generative AI to join our Client's team on a contract basis. This role is Hybrid -2 days a month or as needed onsite and the Client is based in Richmond, BC.

Summary of the Role:

This role involves contributing to a cross-functional innovation team focused on developing intelligent, agentic systems using large language models (LLMs). The successful candidate will prototype and integrate generative AI technologies into enterprise workflows, advancing their practical application to solve complex problems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and build applications using OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and open-source LLMs.
• Develop and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines.
• Implement foundational patterns for multi-agent AI systems using tools like AutoGen, LangChain, or Semantic Kernel.
• Integrate LLMs into enterprise workflows and products.
• Utilize vector databases such as Qdrant, pgvector, and Cosmos DB.
• Leverage Azure AI services and models.
• Collaborate with product teams and data scientists on AI use cases.
• Develop strategies for prompt engineering, memory management, and task chaining.
• Maintain documentation on models, architecture, and workflows.
• Participate in Agile development practices and provide mentorship.

Core Requirements:

• 6-9 years of software development experience with recent work involving LLMs or AI integration.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like OpenAI SDKs, LangChain, Hugging Face.
• Familiarity with C#, .NET Core, and object-oriented design.
• Understanding of agent-based design and tools such as AutoGen or Semantic Kernel.
• Experience deploying cloud solutions (Azure preferred) and working with CI/CD pipelines.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with RAG, GraphRAG, and embeddings.
• Use of vector databases such as Cosmos DB, pgvector, Qdrant.
• Strong documentation practices for AI architectures and processes.
• Engagement with current research and trends in generative and agentic AI.
• Ability to communicate AI concepts clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.

Terms:

This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. The position follows a hybrid model requiring onsite presence in Richmond, BC, two days per month or as needed. The successful candidate must complete a background check and provide two professional references prior to offer.

About Ignite Technical: Based in Vancouver and proudly Canadian, Ignite Technical Resources has been providing Top Technical Talent to organizations across Canada since 2005.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ignite Technical is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, national origin, or age.

Work Permits: Please note that Ignite’s Clients require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration: We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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