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AI Lead Backend

Canada, Toronto 150000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 21, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced AI Lead – Backend (AWS Focus) to lead the design and development of scalable AI-driven backend systems on AWS cloud. The ideal candidate will combine strong backend engineering expertise with hands-on experience in AI/ML solutions and cloud-native architecture.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead backend architecture and development for AI-powered applications
  • Design scalable and secure cloud-native solutions on AWS
  • Develop APIs and microservices supporting AI/ML models
  • Integrate ML models into production environments
  • Optimize performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and DevOps teams
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews

Requirements

  • Strong backend development experience (Python, Java, or Node.js)
  • Deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, EKS, SageMaker)
  • Experience deploying and managing ML models in production
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of API design and RESTful services

Nice to have

  • AWS Certification (Associate/Professional)
  • Experience with Generative AI or LLM integrations
  • Experience in building high-availability distributed systems
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills
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