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On behalf of our client, a prominent enterprise leader within the Canadian financial services and insurance sector, Randstad Digital is seeking a highly skilled Senior AI Engineer. In this specialized role, you will pioneer a large-scale data modernization strategy by architecting intelligent, agentic AI systems designed to systematically transition massive, legacy SAS architectures into optimized PySpark codebases. The ideal candidate champions a pragmatic '80/20' tactical mindset, successfully automating routine, low-risk code transformations through advanced AI tooling with minimal manual friction, while reserving expert human oversight for high-complexity, mission-critical architectural components.
Job Responsibility
Architect Agentic Systems: Design, build, and scale autonomous AI coding agents capable of executing automated, complex software translation workflows
Develop Core Agent Mechanics: Engineer essential backend systems for AI agents, including tool integrations (MCP), contextual retrieval, and robust safety guardrails
Manage LLM System Evaluation: Set up and maintain end-to-end tracking frameworks to comprehensively measure LLM output quality, latency, version control, and infrastructure cost
Collaborate via Agile: Participate actively in a fast-paced Agile ecosystem (Scrum or Kanban), driving iterative software deliveries alongside cross-functional data teams
Requirements
5+ years of software or data engineering experience, highlighted by a proven history of deploying AI agents or advanced LLM integrations within production environments
High proficiency in Python coupled with robust Bash scripting capabilities for continuous automation
Direct hands-on experience utilizing modern enterprise cloud data platforms, specifically Databricks and Snowflake
Deep familiarity as an advanced power-user extending AI development assistants, coding agents, and core foundation models
Thorough understanding of Git-based version control, repository collaboration, and rapid deployment cycles
Prior exposure to or familiarity with interpreting legacy SAS code structures is highly beneficial
Fluent communication skills in English are mandatory
knowledge of French is considered a strong asset
Nice to have
Prior exposure to or familiarity with interpreting legacy SAS code structures is highly beneficial
knowledge of French is considered a strong asset
What we offer
Cutting-Edge Technical Challenge
Contract Growth Potential: Secure an initial 3-month contract position with strong enterprise potential for ongoing structural renewals
Flexible Hybrid Framework: Work within an adaptable hybrid schedule out of state-of-the-art corporate tech hubs located in downtown Toronto or Montreal
High Enterprise Impact: Take ownership of a high-visibility cloud modernization initiative that directly shapes core data engineering practices for an industry leader