Senior AI Engineer

Sun Life

Senior AI Engineer responsible for designing and implementing solutions for Sun Life. Researching GenAI technologies and managing API infrastructure on AWS within a collaborative team.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with Enterprise Architect to design and implement solutions
Research and pilot the latest GenAI technologies
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Design, deploy, and manage API infrastructure on AWS
Create and maintain technical design artifacts
Use and enhance DevOps practices and tools
Own deployment processes and establish CI/CD best practices
Handle model components versioning across environments
Support infrastructure automation and infrastructure-as-code practices
Stay current with industry advancements in cloud technologies
Provide post-production support for deployed applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a relevant field
Exceptional communication skills for technical concepts
Hands-on expertise with Python, AWS Lambda, Java and APIs
Experience with developing AI bots/agents
Strong expertise in AWS services and cloud infrastructure
Proficiency in API development and management
Familiarity with chatbot development concepts, RAG techniques and vector databases
Experience with DevOps culture, tools, and best practices
Experience with deployment automation and CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies
Familiarity with GenAI models and deployment considerations
Proven leadership skills in guiding agile teams
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
Commitment to fostering a collaborative team culture

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness programs that support mental, physical, and financial health
Opportunity to move along various career paths
Flexible work arrangements (hybrid organization)

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonAWS LambdaJavaAPI DevelopmentDeployment AutomationCI/CD PipelinesContainerizationOrchestration TechnologiesChatbot DevelopmentRAG Techniques

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStrong Problem-Solving AbilitiesAnalytical SkillsProven Leadership SkillsCollaborative Team Culture

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science