AI Engineer

Job Description

<p><p>Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.</p><p>This range is provided by Randstad Digital Americas. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.</p><h3>Base pay range</h3><p>CA$80,000.00/yr - CA$90,000.00/yr</p><p><b>The Role</b></p><p>We are looking for a highly collaborative <b>AI Engineer</b> to join our team in Oakville. This is a "Forward Deployed" role, meaning you won’t just be building models in isolation—you will work directly with stakeholders to integrate scalable AI solutions into real-world business environments.</p><p>You will act as the technical bridge between our core engineering and business units, deploying Azure-based AI services while maintaining a robust full-stack environment. If you are an engineer who enjoys seeing your code solve immediate business problems, this role is for you.</p><b>Key Responsibilities</b><ul><li><b>Deploy & Integrate:</b> Design and implement end-to-end AI solutions using <b>Azure AI Services</b> (Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure Search).</li><li><b>Forward Deployed Engineering:</b> Work closely with non-technical teams to translate business needs into technical specifications and deploy solutions directly into their workflows.</li><li><b>Model Implementation:</b> Utilize <b>Python</b> to develop, fine-tune, and orchestrate AI models, ensuring they communicate effectively with the .NET infrastructure.</li><li><b>Collaboration:</b> Participate in agile sprints, code reviews, and architectural discussions to ensure best practices in security, scalability, and maintainability.</li></ul><b>Required Qualifications</b><ul><li><b>Experience:</b> 1–4 years of professional experience in software engineering or data engineering.</li><li><b>Cloud AI Expertise:</b> Strong hands‑on experience with <b>Azure AI</b> (specifically Azure Cognitive Services and Azure OpenAI).</li><li><b>Backend Skills:</b> Proficiency in <b>.NET Core/C#</b> is highly preferred; however, expert‑level proficiency in <b>Python</b> is a mandatory minimum requirement for this role.</li><li><b>Soft Skills:</b> Exceptional communication skills with a "customer‑centric" mindset; ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><b>Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)</b><ul><li><b>Certification:</b> <b>Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)</b> is strongly desired.</li><li>Experience with <b>LangChain</b>, <b>Semantic Kernel</b>, or similar orchestration frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with DevOps pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions) for CI/CD of AI applications.</li></ul><b>Why Join Us?</b><ul><li><b>Hybrid Flexibility:</b> Enjoy the balance of working from home and collaborating in our Oakville office.</li><li><b>Impact:</b> Move beyond POCs—your work will be forward‑deployed and used by real users immediately.</li><li><b>Growth:</b> We support your journey toward advanced certifications (like AI-102) and continuous learning in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.</li></ul><h3>Seniority level</h3><p>Associate</p><h3>Employment type</h3><p>Full‑time</p><h3>Job function</h3><p>Engineering and Information Technology</p><h3>Industries</h3><p>Insurance and Financial Services</p></p>
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