Job#: 2077372
Job Description:
Tech Lead/Senior Developer – AI
Client: Big 5 Bank
Location: Downtown Toronto. Hybrid: 2 days in office per week
Duration of Contract/Perm: 6 months contract with potential for conversion.
Hours/week: 37.5 hrs/wk. 9-5 PM, M-F
Start date: July 2025
Overview:
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI solutions.
· Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
· Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
· Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
· Collaborate with different stakeholders to align technical efforts with business goals.
· Ensure ethical AI practices and compliance with data privacy regulations.
· Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
· Identify and resolve technical challenges to ensure timely delivery.
· Monitor system performance and implement improvements as needed.
Qualifications:
· 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
· Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python or Java
· Experience with both relational (e.g., SQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases.
o Experience in writing complex queries, joins, Views, Procedures
o Query optimization knowledge
· Experience with reinforcement learning or generative AI models (e.g., GPT).
· Cloud platform experiences (OpenShift Platform is nice to have). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
· Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
· Proven track record of delivering AI/ML-based products, preferably in chatbot or conversational AI.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
· Nice to have:
o Knowledge of chatbot platforms like Microsoft Bot Framework.
o Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
This a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue your career in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well-organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.
This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank.
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EEO Employer
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
