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 contemporary 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 professional 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 (Toronto)
🏢 Intone
📍 Toronto