Define AI architectures for projects (components, platforms, APIs, hosting), ensuring security, privacy and data governance
Recommend iterative approaches (alpha, beta, phased rollout) and document technology risks
Prioritize and plan technology investments to develop reusable assets (tools, components, accelerators) to increase project velocity and the value delivered to clients
Continuously monitor the field and produce expert content (webinars, blogs, events)
Develop and maintain quality standards for the AI practice (CI/CD, versioning, reproducibility, runbooks)
Ensure internal knowledge sharing and mentor team members
Identify and prioritize a standard catalog of AI components
Provide strategic AI advice to our clients
Contribute to AI roadmap engagements and co-facilitate strategic workshops (AI scoping, AI acceleration)
Communicate AI approaches in plain language and qualify technical requirements during pre-sales
Produce pre-sales deliverables: RFP responses, architecture diagrams, cost analysis
Participate in creating client proposals (Statements of Work)
Help grow the Data & AI practice
Contribute to structuring the AI practice and defining service offerings (supporting the Director, Data & AI)
Participate in recruiting and the organization's Data & AI strategy

Approximately 7+ years of experience in software development or software architecture, including several years working with cloud solutions
Proficient in the Azure AI ecosystem (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, ML Studio, Databricks)
Proven experience in technical leadership or AI solutions architecture (LLMs, ML, RAG, heuristics)
Comfortable with client interactions: explaining concepts in plain language, scoping, and presenting
Motivated to build an AI practice in an entrepreneurial environment
Bilingual in French and English (required)

Flexible time off (personal absences, sick leave, vacation, etc.) averaging about 6 weeks per year
Hybrid work environment — you choose between remote work or the office
2 paid hours per week to exercise, volunteer, or pursue professional development
Microsoft training and certifications paid for by Nexus
A $500 stipend on your first paycheck for computer equipment (plus a laptop loan)
Telemedicine and mental health+ services with Dialogue, RRSPs, and three selectable modules for group insurance
Full trust from day one — we prioritize your autonomy
An invitation to share your ideas, give feedback, and contribute to Nexus's success

Lead, Artificial Intelligence

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