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Direct IT Recruiting Inc.

AI Application Architect (1778) 100/hr

Hybrid

Toronto, Canada

Freelance

21-10-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Python JavaScript SQL Docker Kubernetes Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Architecture Azure react Vue.js Redis FastAPI API Management Microservices

Job Specifications

NOTE: Hybrid work model, 2 days/week in Toronto, Ontario office.

TYPE: 6-Month Contract

SKILLS: AI Architect, Senior AI Developer, RAG, LangGraph, Microsoft Agent Framework, Azure, ASE, AKS, APIM, Redis, Azure SQL, Python, FastAPI, Docker, AI microservices, Vue.js, React

INDUSTRY: Bank

DESCRIPTION:

Seeking an AI Applications Architect. This role is a combined AI Architect and hands-on senior AI developer.

AI Architecture: Proven experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, multi-agent orchestration (LangGraph, Microsoft Agent Framework), and reasoning systems.
Azure Cloud Infrastructure: Extensive experience with Azure-native AI infrastructure, including App Service Environments (ASE), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure API Management (APIM), Redis, and Azure SQL.
Scalability & Performance: Skilled in creating scalable, resilient AI infrastructure on Azure to support enterprise workloads.
Backend & AI Services: Proficient with Python (FastAPI), Docker, and deploying AI microservices securely in an Azure environment.
Client-Side Development: Experience building client-side applications using JavaScript frameworks such as Electron.js, Vue.js, or React.
Business Communication & Collaboration: Ability to translate technical solutions into business language, extract requirements from stakeholders, and collaborate across technology groups to build integrated solutions.
Implementation Leadership: Experience leading development teams to implement and deliver AI solutions effectively.
A Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or AI is preferred.

TO APPLY: https://directitrecruiting.com/job/ai-applications-architect-1778/

About the Company

Direct IT Recruiting is a Canadian IT Recruiting Agency, owned and operated in Canada by a Canadian, Darla Somerville since 2007. Specializing in IT recruitment for full-time and contract placements. Contact us via phone at 416-316-3333 or email us at careers@directitrecruiting.com Direct IT Recruiting Inc. was established in 2007, and has persistently punched above its weight when pitted against larger recruiting agencies. Customers frequently praise our unceasing attention to detail, in addition to our relentless quest ... Know more