IKS

Associate Director, AI Architect - Ontario, Canada (Remote)

IKS$170K — $190K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with 7+ years in software/AI engineering or architecture.
  • Experience in building commercially successful, public-facing applications, preferably AI-native.
  • Strong proficiency in React.js, Node.js, and Python.
  • Hands-on experience with AI applications or agentic workflows.
  • Solid knowledge of LangGraph or similar orchestration frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and build AI-first web and mobile applications using modern frameworks.
  • Lead development of AI-powered features utilizing Python, LangGraph, and LLM tooling.
  • Design and implement agentic workflow applications with orchestration and human-in-the-loop patterns.
  • Develop comprehensive solutions across front end, back end, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Write clean, scalable, maintainable code with established design patterns.
  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off.
Full Job Description
AI Architect - Ontario, Canada (Remote)

Position Overview

IKS Health is seeking an AI Architect to lead the design and development of modern, AI-first applications across web and mobile platforms. This role is ideal for a senior technologist who can work across the full stack and has deep hands-on experience with React, Node.js, Python, LangGraph, and agentic application architectures.

As an AI Architect, you will shape the technical direction of next-generation patient access solutions, define architectural patterns, and ensure the delivery of scalable, production-grade AI systems. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence, AI innovation, and product delivery.

Key Accountabilities

AI-First Architecture & Application Development

  • Architect, build, and maintain AI-first web and mobile applications using modern frameworks and engineering best practices.
  • Lead the development of AI-powered features using Python, LangGraph, and modern LLM tooling.
  • Design and implement agentic workflow applications, including orchestration, tool use, stateful flows, and human-in-the-loop patterns.
  • Develop end-to-end solutions across the front end, back end, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code in TypeScript (Node), JavaScript (React), and Python using established design patterns.
  • Optimize applications for speed, scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features with strong ownership of outcomes.
  • Provide architectural guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to engineering teams.
  • Partner with clients to lead demos, support rollout discussions, and ensure successful adoption of AI-powered solutions.

The Ideal Profile

We are seeking a senior-level engineer with deep architectural expertise and hands-on experience building AI-native applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record of delivering production-grade, public-facing systems and demonstrate strong technical judgment, communication skills, and ownership.

Backgrounds that align well with this role include:

  • Senior full-stack engineers or architects building AI-powered or agentic applications
  • AI engineering or applied ML engineering roles with architectural responsibility
  • Experience designing systems using LangGraph or similar orchestration frameworks
  • Engineers who have built and shipped commercially successful applications

Experience & Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or preferably a Master's degree with 7+ years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, or architecture
  • Demonstrable experience building commercially successful, public-facing applications, ideally AI-native
  • Strong proficiency in React.js, Node.js, and Python required
  • Experience working with full stack owning end to end features - must know all parts of the stack
  • Proven experience building production applications with a strong portfolio of work
  • Hands-on experience building AI applications, AI agents, or agentic workflows
  • Strong understanding of LangGraph or similar orchestration frameworks
  • Strong understanding of document and SQL databases
  • Good understanding of GCP and cloud-native architecture
  • Strong problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and an ownership-driven mindset

Compensation and Benefit: The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $190,000 CAD a year, determined by years of relevant experience, skills, and the specific geographical location where the work is performed. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc. IKS Health offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare, 401k, and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees).

About IKS

IKS is a Japanese IT company that provides software development, system integration, and consulting services. The company was founded in 1975 and has since expanded to have offices in Japan, China, and the United States. IKS has worked with a variety of clients in industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Learn more about IKS
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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