Technical Lead - GenAI

Summary

Join Nearform as a Technical Lead and lead development teams, working directly with clients to translate business and technical requirements into impactful applications. Responsibilities include providing technical and line-management leadership, ensuring project success, identifying and resolving blockers, upholding best practices, working directly with clients, shaping architectural decisions, and providing project status updates. This permanent, full-time remote position is open to Canadian residents. Nearform offers a flexible work culture, paid time off, remote work allowance, training and development allowance, healthcare, RRSP matching, and life and critical illness insurance. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in Generative AI, Python, AI/ML libraries, LangChain or similar frameworks, data science techniques, and client interaction. Experience leading software engineering teams and a deep understanding of agile methodologies, testing, and DevOps are also required.

Requirements

• Generative AI: GenAI models (Eg.: Azure OpenAI GPT), Multi-Agent System Architecture
• Proficiency in Python and AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
• Experience with LangChain, AutoGen, or similar frameworks for multi-agent systems
• Strong knowledge of Data Science techniques, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation
• Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements
• Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring
• Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns
• Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices
• Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git
• Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team
• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects
• Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues
• Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team
• Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs
• Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability
• Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Big Data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) / Databricks and databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL)
• Expertise in ReactJS for building responsive and interactive user interfaces

Benefits

• Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance
• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 21 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more
• Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in CAD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join
• Training and Development Allowance - We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 (equivalent in CAD) you can use to upskill yourself
• Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team
• RRSP & Insurances - We offer RRSP and match up to 4% and Life and Critical Illness insurance for peace of mind