AI/ML Engineer

• Proven experience implementing solutions with Azure OpenAI Service, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Studio, Azure AI Search, and related Azure AI services.
• Advanced proficiency in Python or C# (.NET Core), with strong software engineering practices for building maintainable, secure, and production-ready services.
• Strong understanding of machine learning, deep learning, NLP, embeddings, semantic search, model evaluation, feature engineering, and model performance optimization.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Semantic Kernel, LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar frameworks used to build orchestrated AI workflows and agentic applications.
• Experience with vector embeddings, semantic search optimization, and databases such as Azure Cosmos DB, Pinecone, or other vector-capable data platforms.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for managing continuous integration and deployment pipelines for AI models, prompts, APIs, and related services.
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture, Microsoft Graph API, Azure Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID, identity, permissions, and secure data access patterns.
• Ability to lead technical design discussions, mentor team members, document complex solutions, and collaborate effectively with business, security, infrastructure, and application stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Senior-level experience designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML, Generative AI, or data-driven enterprise solutions in production environments.
• Hands-on experience moving AI prototypes into production, including security review, operational monitoring, performance tuning, and stakeholder adoption.
• Experience working in enterprise environments with cross-functional teams, secure data access requirements, governance standards, and integration with existing business systems.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400)

AI is used as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment.

All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

This posting is for an open new role in our organization.

Sporting Life Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please advise the Sporting Life Group Human Resources team of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access through the recruitment and selection process.