Lead Backend Developer Specializing in AI Systems and Workflows

Refinitiv

Toronto, ON

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Job Details:

Full-time

Experienced

Step into a transformative role as a Principal Software Engineer focused on AI for tax and accounting. Take the lead in building backend systems that support scalable and reliable AI-powered solutions. This position involves overseeing the design and implementation of AI orchestration layers while mentoring others on scalable architecture. You'll collaborate closely with product managers and AI/ML engineers to drive the roadmap for new AI capabilities, ensuring reliability and enhancing user experiences with data-driven insights. Bring your exceptional skill set in Python and FastAPI to this pivotal engineering role. Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement AI-first backend services • Mentor staff on advanced design principles • Collaborate on model capabilities for user-facing systems • Manage complexities in high-load AI application design • Enhance incident response for trustable AI workflows Requirements: • 8-10+ years experience in backend systems • Proficient in Python and FastAPI • Familiarity with AWS and relational databases • Solid understanding of distributed systems • Effective communicator passionate about AI engineering Join a dedicated team and make a significant impact in crafting efficient solutions for real-world challenges in tax and accounting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this Principal Software Engineer role based, and what is the employment type?

This is a full-time position based in Toronto, ON, as part of Refinitiv.

What level of experience is required for this backend role?

The role requires 8-10+ years of experience in backend systems.

What core technologies should a candidate be proficient in for this AI-focused backend position?

Candidates should be proficient in Python and FastAPI, with familiarity in AWS and relational databases.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The role involves designing and implementing AI-first backend services, mentoring staff on advanced design principles, collaborating on model capabilities for user-facing systems, and enhancing incident response for trustable AI workflows.

What is the focus area of the AI work in this job posting?

The role focuses on AI for tax and accounting, building backend systems that support scalable and reliable AI-powered solutions.

Is there a leadership or mentorship component in this position?

Yes, the role includes mentoring staff on advanced design principles and overseeing AI orchestration design and implementation.

What environments or concepts should a candidate be comfortable with for this role?

Candidates should have a solid understanding of distributed systems and be able to manage complexities in high-load AI application design.