Backend Software Developer – Generative AI

Position Description:

CGI is seeking an experienced Backend Software Developer with expertise in Generative AI to join our rapidly growing technology practice. You will actively contribute to the design and development of next-generation intelligent systems integrating advanced language models across both on-premises and cloud-based environments within high-impact large-scale projects.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

- Design and develop distributed backend systems integrating Generative AI and data science components.
- Define the technical architecture of solutions leveraging large language models (LLMs).
- Industrialize machine learning and GenAI prototypes into robust scalable and secure backend services.
- Create and optimize data pipelines feeding AI models.
- Ensure quality performance and resilience of delivered solutions.
- Collaborate closely with data scientists and DevOps teams to operationalize models.
- Develop and maintain robust APIs (REST/GraphQL) for integrating GenAI services.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

- Reside in the province of Quebec.
- Be already legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Be comfortable speaking both French and English.
- 5 years of experience in backend development microservices architecture and data processing.
- Proficient in Python and C#.
- Strong experience with AWS (Lambda S3 API Gateway SQS SNS RDS).
- Expertise in CI/CD monitoring and securing cloud infrastructures.
- Integration of LLM APIs (OpenAI Anthropic Cohere etc.)
- Mastery of prompt engineering and instruction chaining.
- Experience designing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solutions.
- Familiarity with LangChain LlamaIndex or similar frameworks.
- Implementation of control and security mechanisms (guardrails) for AI models.
- Efficient token management monitoring and LLM cost optimization.


Assets:

- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Developer DevOps Engineer).
- Experience with large-scale deployment of AI models (MLOps model serving).
- Knowledge of real-time data processing systems.
- Advanced skills in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning.


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Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Back End Development
• Backend Development
• C#
• Python

What you can expect from us:

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

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