We are seeking an experienced Python + AI Engineer with 8+ years of software engineering experience and solid expertise in building scalable Python applications and AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, RAG, APIs, cloud platforms, and enterprise application development . The engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and operationalizing AI solutions while ensuring scalability, security, observability, reliability, and maintainability. Design and develop scalable enterprise applications and backend services using Python . Build Generative AI and LLM-based applications , including conversational AI, intelligent assistants, summarization, knowledge retrieval, and workflow automation. Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using embeddings, vector databases, and enterprise knowledge sources. Develop AI agents and Agentic AI workflows capable of reasoning, tool invocation, orchestration, and multi-step task execution. Build reusable AI services and APIs using FastAPI, Flask, or similar Python frameworks . Implement prompt engineering, structured outputs, function/tool calling, context management, and AI guardrails. Establish evaluation approaches for measuring response quality, groundedness, relevance, hallucination risk, latency, and cost . Develop integrations with relational databases, NoSQL databases, vector stores, APIs, and enterprise platforms. Design asynchronous and event-driven processing using technologies such as Kafka, Azure Service Bus, or equivalent platforms . Containerize and deploy applications using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native services .



Implement unit testing, integration testing, automated quality controls, logging, monitoring, and observability. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Canada. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. 8+ years of software engineering/application development experience. ~ Strong hands-on programming experience with Python . ~ Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, asynchronous programming, REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems . ~ Experience with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, Django, Pandas, NumPy, Pydantic, and pytest . ~ Hands-on experience developing solutions using LLMs and Generative AI . ~ Knowledge of Agentic AI concepts , including agents, tools, memory/state, workflow orchestration, and human-in-the-loop patterns. ~ Experience with at least one major cloud environment such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud . ~ Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, or Redis . ~ Experience with vector search/vector databases such as Azure AI Search, Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, or pgvector . ~ Experience with Git, Docker, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices . ~ Understanding of AI application security, responsible AI, monitoring, and production support. We regularly assess market data to ensure

we offer
a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 70,000
- 92,000 per year. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. #

📌 Python + AI Engineer (Ottawa)
🏢 Cognizant Technology Solutions
📍 Ottawa