AI Specialist
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About the role
We're looking for an AI Developer Specialist - Tech Lead to join our growing team!
Your mission within our Innovation Lab:
- Participate in the design, development and evolution of microservices, APIs and reusable libraries for the execution of our algorithms in mission critical production environments.
- Participate in the technological watch and definition of development standards to ensure system efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
- Participate in the development and evolution of back-end components for the execution of our algorithms.
- Optimize the platform for maximum velocity and scalability.
- Optimize and prioritize development tasks in collaboration with the team.
- Help our automated testers in setting up component and integration tests frameworks.
- Ensure the high level of quality of the work delivered. Analyze technical needs and constraints
- Strategize to strengthen the development team productivity, Support and enable developers in their daily activities and strategies.
- Oversee and guide the development of appropriate tactics to achieve objectives, programming standards aligned with target architecture.
- Support and be proactively involved in problem situations or issues.
- As a Specialist, play a Tech Lead / Mentor role for squad members.
- Contribute to high-level estimation and participate in laying out the development sequences, challenging the product roadmap and identifying areas where technical debt can be reduced or avoided.
- You will be supported by quality analysts, business analysts, application architects, and data architects. We use Scrum as our organizational methodology, with the support of our product owners and our scrum masters.
What you bring to the table:
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of significant experience in development.
- A very good understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Ability to make complex concepts easy to understand and well documented.
- Proficiency in the Python programming language and the PySpark Framework.
- Experience in Cloud technologies, Big Data pipelines and workflows.
- Proficient in AWS technologies, Lambda functions EC2, Kinesis, SQS, SNS, S3, and CloudWatch.
- A very good understanding of machine learning concepts on artificial intelligence, MLOps best practices.
- Experienced with software engineering life cycle and agile methodologies.
- Experienced with modern DevOps tools such as Gitlab CI/CD, Grafana.
- Working knowledge of streaming and batch processing systems such as Kafka.
- Proficiency in Micro services, Java, Spring Boot, Mongo, Oracle, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub/GitLab, Elastic Search/Kibana/Grafana monitoring.
- Bilingual (French and English): Need to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
- No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
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What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:
A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
Flexible work arrangements
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.
Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.