Escalent

Developer, AI Transformation Team

Escalent$135K — $155K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of Python development experience, with 2+ years in AI/ML
  • Strong proficiency in Python, familiar with Django, Flask, or FastAPI
  • Experience with API development and production web services
  • Hands-on integration of AI/ML models or LLM APIs into applications
  • Knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, and data storage for AI
  • Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Understanding of asynchronous programming and scalable architectures

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and maintain AI applications using Python
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices for AI integration
  • Build and optimize data pipelines for AI workflows
  • Support retrieval-based and prompt-driven AI experiences
  • Optimize performance for scalability, reliability, and maintainability
  • Collaborate with teams to deliver AI-enabled features
  • Implement best practices in security, testing, and CI/CD
  • Debug and resolve issues for high availability and performance
  • Write clean, well-documented code following engineering standards

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility within Canada
  • Minimal travel based on project needs
Full Job Description
Role Overview

We are looking for an AI Developer based in Canada to join our dynamic team and contribute to the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered applications and intelligent workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python development, experience integrating AI and ML models or APIs into production systems, and the ability to build scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. Experience with data processing, cloud-native architectures, and modern AI development patterns will be highly valued.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, test, and maintain AI-powered applications and intelligent workflows using Python in a cloud-native environment
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend services to integrate AI models, external tools, and enterprise systems
  • Build and optimize data pipelines for structured and unstructured data used in AI application workflows
  • Support the implementation of retrieval-based and prompt-driven AI experiences, including semantic search and contextual response generation
  • Optimize application and model integration performance for scalability, reliability, latency, and maintainability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship AI-enabled features and solutions
  • Implement best practices for security, testing, monitoring, and CI/CD automation across AI application development
  • Debug and resolve issues across application logic, model integrations, and system performance to ensure high availability and reliability
  • Write clean, structured, and well-documented code aligned with the team's engineering standards and development best practices
  • Stay updated with emerging AI technologies, Python frameworks, and industry trends relevant to intelligent application development

Required Qualifications
  • 5-8 years of Python development experience, with 2+ years of AI/ML development
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
  • Experience with API development, integration, and web services in production environments
  • Hands-on experience integrating AI or ML models, LLM APIs, or automation frameworks into applications
  • Strong knowledge of database systems including SQL, NoSQL, and data storage patterns for AI applications
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, and containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
  • Understanding of asynchronous programming, performance optimization, and scalable backend architectures
  • Experience with unit testing, debugging, version control, and software engineering best practices
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with strong problem-solving and execution skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with data processing, prompt-driven workflows, semantic search, or retrieval-based AI patterns is a strong plus
  • Experience working with Agile development methodologies
  • Familiarity with DevOps and MLOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment workflows
  • Exposure to vector databases, embeddings, or orchestration frameworks used in modern AI applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical solutions clearly

Work Environment & Compensation
  • Location: Remote - Canada
  • Canada Salary Range: CAD $135,000 - $155,000. Competitive, market-aligned compensation commensurate with experience
  • Travel: Minimal, based on project needs

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