AI Lead/Developer
Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 2V5 Edmonton, AB, CA Burnaby, BC, CA Vancouver, BC, CA Calgary, AB, CA Waterloo, ON, CA Mississauga, ON, CA
Description
Turn AI Opportunities Into Reality — Lead full-stack development, mentor the next generation of AI engineers, and transform finance operations.
Join our team and what we’ll accomplish together
At TELUS, the Finance AI & Automation team drives our transformation into an AI-powered organization. In the AI Lead role, you will identify opportunities and build scalable AI-driven solutions while fostering innovation.
You’ll leverage technical expertise in GenAI and cloud architecture to build and maintain scalable, intelligent applications that deliver measurable business value. As a technical leader and mentor, you will be involved in full-stack development and partner with Finance leaders to turn AI opportunities into reality.
What you’ll do
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Architect and develop AI/ML full-stack solutions and proof-of-concepts using GenAI technologies and cloud platforms (GCP/Azure)
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Design and develop data pipelines, robust APIs that serve as foundations powering AI automations and transformative solutions
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Facilitate process mapping sessions with finance SMEs to capture decision rules and identify potential solutions
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Drive successful transitions for AI/ML tools from ideation through pilot to scaled deployment across the enterprise
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Drive accountability through metrics tracking and transparent stakeholder communication
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Lead technical design discussions, conduct architecture reviews, and mentor junior developers to foster best practices
Qualifications
What you bring
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Proven 6-8 years of experience in software development or data management, with at least 4 years of technical leadership or architecting complex solutions
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Advanced data handling and ETL skills, including Cloud Platforms (GCP, Azure), SQL, Data Modeling, and Cloud Data stores
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Full stack development skills: Frontend (React, modern JavaScript/TypeScript) and Backend (Python, RESTful APIs)
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Strong background in Machine Learning frameworks, GenAI platforms, LLMs, and agentic AI
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Exceptional communication skills to present technical concepts to finance stakeholders and business leaders in accessible terms
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Experience facilitating requirement gathering, design sessions, and technical/architectural reviews
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Degree in Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field
Great-to-haves
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Cloud certifications (GCP Professional or Azure Solutions Architect)
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Familiarity with TELUS data platforms, tools, and AI governance frameworks
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Prior AI squad or transformation initiative experience