Architect Jobs in Saanich, BC

Job Title: AI Solution Architect
Work Arrangement: Hybrid at Victoria, British Columbia

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced AI Solution Architect / AI Lead to lead artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives within a financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in AI/ML engineering, solution architecture, full-stack development, and technical leadership.

The candidate will be responsible for designing end-to-end AI solutions, leading projects from R&D and prototyping through production, and mentoring cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI/ML R&D initiatives focused on financial services applications, including document intelligence and automated decisioning.
• Design and architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions from model development through scalable production deployment.
• Drive adoption of modern AI technologies including RAG, multi-agent systems, transformer architectures, and LLM-based solutions.
• Establish and maintain AI/ML deployment pipelines, including implementation, monitoring, and operationalization.
• Lead complex AI projects from concept to production, including solution architecture and system design.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and production-ready AI solutions.
• Collaborate with ML Engineers, Data Scientists, Backend Developers, and business stakeholders.
• Develop project roadmaps, resource/load-planning strategies, and optimization approaches.
• Ensure smooth transition of AI solutions from prototype to production.
• Provide technical leadership in algorithm selection, model evaluation, architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Conduct code reviews and support technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Guide teams in applying AI/ML concepts to practical business problems.

Required Skills

• AI/ML Engineering
• AI Solution Architecture
• Generative AI / LLMs
• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
• Multi-Agent / Agentic AI
• Transformer Architectures
• Document Intelligence
• Automated Decisioning
• AI/ML Model Evaluation
• AI/ML Deployment & Monitoring
• Full-Stack / Backend Development
• Solution Design & System Architecture
• Technical Leadership
• Cross-functional Team Leadership

Preferred Experience

• Experience delivering AI/ML solutions from prototype/R&D through production.
• Experience within financial services or enterprise environments.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models with enterprise applications, APIs, and backend services.
• Experience mentoring engineering teams and leading complex technical initiatives.

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