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.ResponsibilitiesLead research and development efforts in AI/ML applications for financial services, including document intelligence and automated decisioning systemsArchitect end-to-end AI solutions from model design to scalable deployment using modern frameworksDrive technical innovation through experimentation with cutting-edge methods including retrieval-augmented generation, multi-agent systems, and transformer architecturesEstablish and maintain deployment pipelines for AI model implementation and monitoringLead complex AI projects from conception to production, including solution architecture and system designCoordinate cross-functional teams including ML engineers, backend developers, data scientists, and business stakeholdersDevelop project roadmaps, load planning, and optimization strategies for AI implementationsEnsure smooth integration from prototyping to production environmentsMentor junior engineers and foster a culture of applied innovation and technical excellenceGuide team members in understanding AI/ML concepts and their business applicationsProvide technical leadership in algorithm selection, model evaluation, and best practicesSupport professional development through code reviews, technical writing,



and knowledge sharingQualificationsRequired10+ years of professional software development or relevant research experience with strong Python background3+ years of hands-on AI/ML engineering experience in production environmentsExpert-level Python proficiencyExperience with Java Script, SQL, and web technologiesProficiency with Py Torch, Tensor Flow, Keras, Hugging Face Transformers, and Lang ChainExperience with Rapid API, Django, Flask, and RESTful API design and developmentExperience with Postgre SQL, data processing pipelines, and ETL processesExpertise in NLP, computer vision, retrieval-augmented generation, and multi-agent systemsProven track record of leading technical teams and complex AI projectsExperience with full-stack development and system integrationBackground in mentoring and developing technical talentStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work effectively in both collaborative and independent environmentsStrategic thinking with focus on business impact and ROICommitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving AI landscapePreferredPublications or research contributions in AI/ML conferences or journalsExperience in financial services or regulated industriesExperience with document processing, PDF parsing, and text extractionFamiliarity with prompt engineering and large language model optimization#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Ai Lead/Solutions Architect (Toronto)
🏢 Intone
📍 Toronto