This is a 12-month contract position for an AI Lead/Solutions Architect based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The role operates on a hybrid schedule with three days per week onsite in Toronto.

Responsibilities

Lead research and development efforts in AI/ML applications for financial services, including document intelligence and automated decisioning systems

Architect end-to-end AI solutions from model design to scalable deployment using modern frameworks

Drive technical innovation through experimentation with cutting-edge methods including retrieval-augmented generation, multi-agent systems, and transformer architectures

Establish and maintain deployment pipelines for AI model implementation and monitoring

Lead complex AI projects from conception to production, including solution architecture and system design

Coordinate cross-functional teams including ML engineers, backend developers, data scientists, and business stakeholders

Develop project roadmaps, load planning, and optimization strategies for AI implementations

Ensure smooth integration from prototyping to production environments

Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of applied innovation and technical excellence

Guide team members in understanding AI/ML concepts and their business applications

Provide technical leadership in algorithm selection, model evaluation, and best practices

Support professional development through code reviews, technical writing, and knowledge sharing

Qualifications

Required





10+ years of skilled software development or relevant research experience with strong Python background

3+ years of hands-on AI/ML engineering experience in production environments

Expert-level Python proficiency

Experience with JavaScript, SQL, and web technologies

Proficiency with PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, HuggingFace Transformers, and LangChain

Experience with FastAPI, Django, Flask, and RESTful API design and development

Experience with PostgreSQL, data processing pipelines, and ETL processes

Expertise in NLP, computer vision, retrieval-augmented generation, and multi-agent systems

Proven track record of leading technical teams and complex AI projects

Experience with full-stack development and system integration

Background in mentoring and developing technical talent

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to work effectively in both collaborative and independent environments

Strategic thinking with focus on business impact and ROI

Commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving AI landscape

Preferred

Publications or research contributions in AI/ML conferences or journals

Experience in financial services or regulated industries

Experience with document processing, PDF parsing, and text extraction

Familiarity with prompt engineering and large language model optimization

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📌 AI Lead/Solutions Architect (Ontario)
🏢 Intone
📍 Ontario