A career as a Lead AI Developer within the Commercial and 1859 team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in the development of advanced technology solutions. In this role, you will have a direct impact on the Bank’s digital transformation by leveraging your expertise in back-end development, artificial intelligence, and cloud services. You will contribute to the evolution of a rapidly growing Intelligent Client Management and Enablement platform by automating and enhancing business processes across the organization.

Your role

- Design and develop robust, scalable application services and interfaces in cloud-based environments.

- Enhance a document processing platform to meet the organization’s strategic objectives.

- Integrate artificial intelligence solutions to automate business processes.

- Optimize the quality, performance, and security of production solutions.

- Contribute to modern DevOps practices, including automation and infrastructure management.

- Influence technical direction and promote development best practices within the team.

Your team The Commercial and 1859 Technology and Innovation Vice-Presidency is a group of specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay at the forefront of technology, and continuously improve processes.

As part of the Commercial and 1859 sector, you will join the Innovation team and report to a Technology Development Manager. Our team stands out for its innovative mindset, collaborative culture, and expertise in artificial intelligence and automation. We strive to provide maximum flexibility to support your quality of life through a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.





The Bank is committed to continuous development and internal mobility. Our customized training programs, based on learning through experience, help you master your profession and expand your expertise. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring programs are available to you at all times.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in a related field, along with 7 to 10 years of relevant experience.

- Significant experience in back-end development using modern programming languages.

- Strong knowledge of cloud environments and services (AWS, Salesforce, etc.).

- Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools (e.g., infrastructure management and continuous integration).

- Proficiency with version control and team collaboration tools (GitHub).

- Ability to design robust, scalable technology solutions.

- Interest in artificial intelligence and automation solutions (Microsoft Power Automate, GitHub Copilot, Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.).

Languages: French, English Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Required skills: Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, DevOps, Diversity & Inclusion, Github,



Initiative, Java, Learning Agility, Python, Resiliency, System Deployment, Teamwork

Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible perks to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

Health and wellness program, including many options

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

- Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!

📌 Principal Lead AI Developer (Montreal)
🏢 National Bank of Canada
📍 Montreal