AI Solutions Developer (Full-time, 1 year contract with possibility for extension)

• Own your growth by setting and updating development goals, actively seeking feedback, and aligning your aspirations with business goals.
• Contribute to internal initiatives that impact the client and/or team member experience such as our EDI Advisory Committee, Community Impact Committee, or our Social Committee.
• Bring forward smarter, faster, better solutions to processes and identify opportunities to be more agile in day-to-day activities.
• Demonstrate inclusive and supportive behavior, contributing to BrandActive’s core values of trust, agility, and growth, commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, (EDI), humanity, and wellbeing.

You might not tick every box, but if you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about the role, we’d love to hear from you.

We value potential, curiosity, and a growth mindset.

• 1–3 years of experience in software development, automation, or AI-related technical roles.
• Experience developing applications or services using Python or similar programming languages.
• Experience working with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar coding assistants.
• Understanding prompt engineering principles for working with large language models.
• Familiarity with agentic concepts and AI-driven workflows, including task automation or agent-based systems.
• Basic understanding of system design principles including modular architecture, service interactions, and scalability considerations.
• Experience integrating with APIs and external services, including handling API authentication, responses, and error management.
• Ability to debug issues using logs, API responses, and error codes.
• Experience participating in software testing processes, including functional testing, beta testing, and quality validation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement solutions from architectural guidance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.

• Programming experience in Python.
• Experience developing or integrating REST APIs.
• Experience working with AI platforms or tools, including LLM-based systems.
• Familiarity with Git-based version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools, including GitHub Copilot and Claude Code.
• Understanding of prompt engineering techniques for LLM-based applications.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve API errors and service integration issues.
• Experience supporting testing, debugging, and quality assurance processes.

• Experience with Java development.
• Experience building frontend interfaces using Angular.
• Experience with frontend UI/UX design concepts.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker.
• Exposure to Azure cloud environments.
• Experience working with data pipelines or analytics workflows.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
• PCAP™ – Certified Associate in Python Programming (Python Institute)
• Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Developer (OCP Java)

BrandActive offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation: $65,000-$90,000 CAD. Total compensation depends on experience, skills, and location and includes non-cash rewards.
• Values led culture focused on humanity, trust, agility, and growth. Check out our Culture Statement.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage with no waiting period – your benefits start on day one.
• Mental health resources such as an Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and access to the Headspace app.
• Generous paid time off: 3 weeks of vacation, additional office closures, Flex Fridays, and extended long weekends throughout the summer.
• Holistic wellbeing benefits, including a wellbeing allowance, flexible additional time off to care for a loved one, support mental health, or observe meaningful religious or cultural holidays.
• Parental leave benefits to support you and your family.
• $2,000 annual professional and personal development support , including funding and time off for learning to support your growth.
• Home office and communications reimbursement to help you work comfortably.
• Charitable donation matching to support the causes that matter to you.
• Flexible work options – hybrid - with adaptable schedules.
• Two annual town halls in Toronto, featuring engaging sessions and fun team activities.
• Supportive leadership and career development , with ongoing coaching and feedback to help you grow and succeed, quarterly formal feedback, annual performance reviews and separate annual development meetings.
• Work-from-anywhere flexibility, with the option to work abroad for up to four weeks (in eligible countries).
• And more!

Remote or hybrid.

BrandActive also has an office available for those in Toronto, ON.

Job vacancy

This role reflects growth in our team and expanded operational scope.

BrandActive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion in its workforce.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

BrandActive is dedicated to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please let the Talent Manager know.

We are committed to partnering with you to provide support and make reasonable adjustments throughout the process.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

At BrandActive, we use AI within our recruitment process in the following ways: screening applicants and recording calls and interviews.

All candidates will be notified of the use of AI at the start of a call or interview and can request to opt out.

As part of our broader dedication to EDI, we continuously review and refine our use of AI to support equitable experiences for all applicants.

• Initial Call (Pre-Screen): If your application is selected, you will have a prescreen call with the Talent Manager where we will use AI to transcribe for accurate note taking.
• Virtual Interview: Followed by an interview with the hiring manager.
• Case Presentation Interview: The last step is a case study and presentation to our team.

We thank all applicants for their interest in BrandActive, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.