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Senior AI Engineer

Sun Life1 day ago
Hybrid
CA$90,000 - CA$140,000/annual
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Wellness Programs
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible Work Options

About the role

Bring us your passion for digital or data analytics, and we’ll put you to work on exciting initiatives that answer the challenge: "How can we do that better?” Working with a dedicated team of energetic, forward-thinking innovators, you’ll stretch your imagination and sharpen your skills on the leading-edge projects that are keeping Sun Life Financial ahead of the curve. You want more than a job; you want a career - a career with a company that encourages learning and personal growth. You want to be “one of the best”. Job Description: What you will do? Work closely with the Enterprise Architect to design and implement solutions that align with the platform capabilities roadmap Research and pilot the latest GenAI technologies and practices Champion a culture of continuous improvement, motivating change and fostering innovation within the team Design, deploy, and manage API infrastructure on AWS platforms Create and maintain technical design artifacts that describe application functionality, solution designs, data models, interfaces, and integrations Use and enhance our DevOps practices and tools to enforce software guardrails, increase automation, and help engineers build code faster, at a lower cost, and lower risk Own deployment processes and establish best practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) Handle model components versioning across dev and prod environments Support infrastructure automation and infrastructure-as-code practices Stay current with industry advancements in cloud technologies, AWS services, and AI/ML Provide post-production support for deployed applications, including troubleshooting, performance optimization, and continuous improvement What you need to succeed? Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a relevant field Exceptional communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Hands-on expertise with Python, AWS Lambda, Java and APIs Experience with developing AI bots/agents Strong expertise in AWS services and cloud infrastructure Proficiency in API development and management Familiarity with chatbot development concepts, RAG techniques and vector databases Experience with DevOps culture, tools, and best practices Experience with deployment automation and CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies Familiarity with GenAI models and deployment considerations Proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide agile teams across multiple locations Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to assess alternatives, risks, and benefits Commitment to fostering a collaborative, transparent, and trust-based team culture Demonstrated success in coaching and mentoring junior engineers in an Agile team setting What’s in it for you? We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health. Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential. As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com. We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling. We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salary Range: 90,000/90 000 - 140,000/140 000 Job Category: IT - Application Development Posting End Date: 19/07/2026 Shine together At Sun Life, we understand the importance of a culture that fosters openness and inclusion. We want you to be your most brilliant self. That’s why we do everything we can to support your well-being and development. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute and collaborate across the organization with the support of your colleagues behind you and the guidance of leaders at every step. Make life brighter Working in Tech, you will have the opportunity to have widespread impact across all levels of the organization. By helping us find better and smarter ways of doing things, you will make a positive impact in the lives of our clients and colleagues and contribute to our meaningful purpose. Shape the future In Tech at Sun Life, you will be at the forefront of our transformation. You will apply your curious mind, bold thinking, and creativity to evolve our offering and processes and shape the future of our industry. You will be empowered to push boundaries and explore new ways of doing things to drive positive change. Your unique perspective is exactly what we’re looking for. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sun Life Careers

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