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Senior Generative AI Developer

Altis Recruitment

Vancouver, British Columbia

Senior Generative AI Developer

Altis Recruitment

Vancouver, British Columbia
 
Salary: From 70 to 85 per Hour
 

Job Title: Senior Generative AI Developer

Location: Hybrid – minimum 3 days/week in-office
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day during core business hours

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design and develop applications using OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and open-source LLMs
  • Create and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines
  • Explore and implement multi-agent AI system patterns using tools like AutoGen, LangChain, or Semantic Kernel
  • Integrate large language models into enterprise workflows and digital platforms
  • Utilize vector databases such as Qdrant, pgvector, and Cosmos DB for model enhancement
  • Leverage Azure AI services to maximize solution performance and scalability
  • Collaborate with product teams, engineers, and data scientists to develop, test, and refine AI-powered use cases
  • Develop prompt engineering strategies, memory management, and task chaining techniques
  • Document AI models, architecture decisions, workflows, and technical processes
  • Stay up to date on emerging trends and research in generative and agentic AI
  • Contribute to transitioning AI prototypes into production-ready enterprise systems
  • Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, DevOps practices, and technical planning
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives
  • Deliver regular stakeholder updates, demos, and reusable AI components and tools

Qualifications and Skills

  • 6–9 years of software development experience with a strong focus on AI and LLM integration
  • Proficiency in Python with experience using OpenAI SDKs, LangChain, Hugging Face, or similar frameworks
  • Background in C#, .NET Core, and solid understanding of object-oriented programming
  • Familiarity with agent-based architectures and tools like AutoGen and Semantic Kernel
  • Deep understanding of RAG techniques, GraphRAG, embeddings, and vector databases (Cosmos DB, pgvector, Qdrant)
  • Experience deploying AI solutions in cloud environments (Azure preferred)
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs, CI/CD, Git, and Agile development methodologies
  • Ability to communicate complex AI concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive, curious mindset
  • Experience in rapid prototyping and iterative development of AI-powered applications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field (Master’s degree is a plus)


We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

 

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 Altis Recruitment Team

Email: militaryfamilies@altis.com

613-230-3700

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.