AI/ML Architect

ELEKS is looking for an AI/ML Architect in Canada.
ABOUT PROJECTWe are looking for an experienced AI/ML Architect who will lead the design, development, and operationalization of scalable AI and machine learning solutions across the organization. This role combines deep hands‑on technical expertise with strong architectural thinking, guiding teams in selecting the right technologies, shaping our AI strategy, and ensuring high‑quality delivery. You will collaborate closely with data engineers, ML engineers, software developers, product teams, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust AI systems that drive measurable impact.

REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI engineering
• 3+ years in a senior or principal-level architectural role
• Strong proficiency in Python and common ML/AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, transformers libraries)
• Hands-on experience with:
Cloud AI services (AWS Sagemaker, Azure ML, GCP Vertex AI)Data engineering tools (Spark, Databricks, Airflow, Kafka)LLM architectures, fine-tuning, embeddings, vector stores (FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate)MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, DVC, CI/CD pipelines)
• Solid understanding of distributed computing, APIs, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Strategic mindset with experience influencing product and technical decisions
• Ability to lead, mentor, and partner effectively across teams
• Passion for innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architecture & Strategy
• Design end-to-end AI/ML architectures, including data ingestion pipelines, feature stores, model training, deployment patterns, and monitoring frameworks
• Lead the evaluation and selection of AI/ML tools, frameworks, cloud components, and platforms
• Define standards, best practices, and governance frameworks for responsible AI usage
• Partner with product and engineering leadership to shape the long-term AI roadmap
• Technical Leadership
• Provide expert guidance across the full ML lifecycle: data preparation, modeling, experimentation, optimization, deployment, monitoring
• Architect scalable solutions using Python-based ML stacks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn) and modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).Support the development of LLM-based applications, vector database architectures, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems
• Evaluate new AI capabilities (e.g., agent frameworks, fine-tuning strategies, MLOps automation)
• Execution & Delivery
• Oversee the technical design of AI projects and ensure solution quality, reliability, and security
• Work with cross-functional teams to define clear success metrics for AI initiatives
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical deep dives
• Mentor engineers and data scientists to elevate technical excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS

• Close cooperation with a customer
• Challenging tasks
• Competence development
• Team of professionals
• Dynamic environment with a low level of bureaucracy

ABOUT ELEKS
ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.
Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.