AI Lead Architect, Software and Platforms Architecture (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Position Overview

Your Role

• Evaluate AI frameworks, platforms and tools (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) to recommend optimal build-versus-buy decisions.
• Guide foundation model selection aligned with CBC's use cases and infrastructure capabilities.
• Lead the architecture of AI applications using large language models (LLMs), machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP).
• Develop architectural roadmaps for deploying AI initiatives, including generative AI (GenAI), LLMs, and agentic business processes.
• Lead the integration of scalable artificial intelligence systems, including machine learning pipelines and agentic AI workloads, ensuring security, compliance and alignment with overall enterprise objectives.
• Monitor emerging AI technologies and assess their business value.
• Establish architectural standards for model performance, traceability, data lineage, and privacy compliance.
• Understand business requirements and identify AI use cases.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise applications.
• Craft prompts, evaluate outputs, and design automated end-to-end agentic workflows.
• Continuously test and refine models to ensure reliability, scalability, and optimal performance in production.
• Support continuous monitoring and governance of AI solutions post-deployment.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years experience in software architecture, cloud architecture, data engineering, or AI solutions.
• 1-2 years of experience designing enterprise AI or machine learning solutions.
• Experience delivering cloud-native AI solutions.
• Deep understanding of Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and AI application deployment using languages like Python or R.
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and responsible AI practices.
• Experience with data management systems and MLOps tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Git, model registries).
• Exceptional stakeholder management, technical leadership, and ability to evangelize AI adoption internally.

Desired Skills

• Experience in media, broadcasting, or content distribution technology.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).
• Executive communication and product management experience.
• Prior work in regulated industries with compliance expertise.
• Ability to multitask and deal with concurrent and/or conflicting priorities.
• Analytical mind and open-minded approach to problem solving.
• Self starter with strong ability to lead through influence.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Creative and Innovative.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to work with remote teams.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset.

Perks

• Four weeks of vacation per year.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development - including access to e-learning services, customized courses and certification opportunities.
• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.
• A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

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