AI Software Developer

Altis Recruitment

Vancouver, British Columbia

Salary: From 60 to 90 per Hour

Location: Richmond, BC (Hybrid, 3 days on-site: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Language: English, professional proficiency in both written and spoken communication
Duration: 12-month contract
Background Check Requirement: Enhanced background check required

About the Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to shape how AI-native development is delivered within a large, complex public sector environment. As a Senior AI Software Developer, you will take a hands-on role in designing and delivering modern, production-grade applications powered by AI, helping redefine how software is built, tested, and deployed at scale.

You will work within a collaborative, cross-functional team of engineers, product leaders, and stakeholders, driving innovation through practical execution. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, challenges conventional approaches, and is motivated to create measurable impact through cutting-edge AI solutions.

What’s In It for You
Join a forward-thinking team that is actively investing in AI innovation and modern engineering practices. You will have the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide standards, mentor peers, and contribute to transformative initiatives that accelerate delivery and improve quality.

This is an environment that values curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning, offering exposure to emerging tools, frameworks, and methodologies in AI and cloud-native development.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll design, build, and deploy AI-enabled application rewrites using C#, ASP.NET, .NET, and Azure, ensuring scalability and observability
• You’ll lead the selection and implementation of AI development tools, including coding assistants and agent-based workflows
• In this role, you’ll develop and integrate LLM-powered solutions using Azure OpenAI and related technologies, moving from prototype to production
• You’ll design and optimize RAG pipelines and vector-based architectures to meet performance and quality targets
• You’ll establish AI evaluation, testing, and quality assurance frameworks, including automated regression and safety testing
• You’ll create and document an AI-native SDLC playbook, including standards, templates, and reference architectures
• You’ll mentor team members through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing

Skills and Qualifications
• 5-8+ years of progressive software development experience, including recent work with AI or LLM-based systems
• Strong proficiency in Python and C#, with experience in .NET and cloud-native development on Azure
• Demonstrated experience designing AI systems, including RAG pipelines, embeddings, and agent-based architectures
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as OpenAI SDKs, LangChain, or Hugging Face
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, APIs, Git, and Agile delivery practices
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Strong collaboration skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

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!

majella.de.freitas@altis.com

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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.

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