Zafin

AI Engineer ll

Zafin$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Intermediate experience in building and maintaining AI-driven conversational and search solutions
  • Proficiency with AI SaaS APIs from OpenAI and Microsoft Azure, plus familiarity with open-source LLM models
  • Ability to develop code independently with minimal guidance
  • Strong understanding of data engineering principles and enterprise data architecture
  • 3-7 years of experience in enterprise software development
  • Knowledge in Full-Stack development (front-end, back-end, event streams, database)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior engineers on applications from concept to testing
  • Engage in rapid experimentation and continuous iteration to enhance user experience post-launch
  • Deliver end-to-end solutions including building, deploying, and monitoring AI applications
  • Develop intelligent workflows and automation using enterprise AI platforms
  • Design and optimize data pipelines to support AI application needs
  • Write efficient and testable code, including unit tests and documentation
  • Analyze existing codebase for customization and take part in customer workshops

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI solutions in the banking sector
  • Potential for skill development in advanced AI technologies
  • Engagement with diverse teams and stakeholders for collaborative problem solving
  • Contribution to high-value projects that drive business outcomes
Full Job Description
What's the Opportunity?

This is an intermediate position is focuses on designing, developing, deploying, and supporting cutting edge AI-powered software solutions within the Banking and fintech domains, including Pricing & Billing. The successful incumbent will combine strong software engineering, AI/LLM expertise, data engineering capabilities, and customer engagement skills to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that create measurable business value for global financial institutions

What Will You Do?
  • Works alongside senior AI Engineers to understand and develop the current application adhering to software development life cycle, from concept and design to testing
  • Participates in rapid experimentation, testing, and continuous iteration post-launch to ensure the solution meets its targets and delivers a compelling experience to ensure adoption and sustained usage.
  • Focused on providing flexible and focused on delivering high-value solutions end-to-end (build, test, deploy, run, maintain, monitor)."
  • Build and maintain AI-powered workflows, conversational experiences, intelligent search capabilities, and automation solutions leveraging enterprise AI platforms.
  • Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines that support AI applications and enable effective use of structured and unstructured enterprise data.
  • Utilize Python, Java, and modern development frameworks to deliver production-ready AI and software solutions.
  • Write well designed testable, efficient code by utilizing automation, AI, or through manual means where necessary
  • Write unit test cases to validate test developed code by utilizing automation, AI, or through manual means where necessary
  • Review code and debugging using applicable methods and tools
  • Create technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational runbooks to support solution adoption and long-term success.
  • Analyze and understand existing code application of the existing design to customize changes
  • Participate in customer workshops, technical discussions, solution demonstrations, and knowledge transfer sessions
  • Providing high end customer solutions for client raised tickets
  • Analyze complex business and technical problems, identify root causes, and implement innovative solutions that drive operational outcomes.
  • Become accustomed to upgrading to new technologies and frameworks
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and customer teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
  • Work with SME's on specific areas of Software development
  • Multitask and manage your own deliverables of varying and progressing complexity as part of a team with senior guidance


What Do You Need to Succeed?

Must Haves
  • Comp Sci, Comp Eng, Engineering, or other technical field or equivalent experience
  • Possess intermediate experience in building, deploying, and maintaining complex conversational solutions, search solutions, and other AI-based automation while having intuitive/engaging experiences for the user.
  • Fluency with production AI SaaS APIs from OpenAI, Microsoft Azure, and open-source LLM models
  • Ability to develop, design and implement the code independently with minimal guidance
  • Fluency in AI services' API offerings
  • Knowledge of LLM fundamentals and evolution
  • Strong understanding of data engineering principles, enterprise data architecture, and integration patterns.
  • Experience working with large-scale enterprise datasets and data-driven applications
  • Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript in addition to enterprise software development experience.
  • Ability to bridge business requirements and technical architecture while effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience developing technical documentation, user guides, and solution enablement materials.
  • Full-Stack (front-end, back-end, event streams, database)
  • Works well with clients
  • Familiarity with various Operating Systems and Databases
  • 3 - 7 years of experience with enterprise software development

Nice to Have
  • Domain knowledge of banking, financial services, enterprise data platforms, AI-driven automation, and large-scale enterprise IT environments will be considered a strong asset


Additional Job Details
  • Vacancy Status: Open Position to be filled
  • Mode of Work: Hybrid
  • Use of AI: Zafin may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or other forms of automated technology to screen and/or assess applicants for this position. Zafin will not utilize AI for conducting interviews and/or making hiring decisions.

About Zafin

Zafin is a provider of banking software solutions. The company was founded in 2002 by Al Karim Somji and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Zafin's software platform enables banks to increase revenue by creating personalized products and services for their customers. The platform also helps banks to improve customer experience and loyalty by providing a seamless and transparent banking experience. Zafin's clients include some of the world's largest banks, such as HSBC, Standard Chartered, and CIBC. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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500 employees
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Founded
2002

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