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Technical Architect

Appnovation9 days ago
Vancouver
Mid Level

Top Benefits

RRSP matching
MVP Awards (employee recognition)
Wellness allowance

About the role

Who you are

  • 7+ years full-stack or platform engineering experience with 2+ years in technical leadership or architecture roles
  • ≥2 years hands-on GenAI: building production LLM applications, prompt engineering, integrating AI coding assistants and autonomous agent frameworks
  • Multi-cloud expertise: GCP (Vertex AI) or AWS (Bedrock, Guardrails)
  • Security-first approach: GenAI-specific threat modeling and guardrails implementation
  • Client communication: Ability to facilitate technical discussions and create clear documentation, slides, and architectural diagrams
  • Strong technical breadth: Polyglot coding (TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Java), AI ecosystem knowledge (LangChain, LangGraph), MLOps practices
  • Prototyping mindset: Experience building proof-of-concepts and production-ready AI implementations
  • An understanding of the following, or comparative, technologies:
  • AI Platforms: LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, LangGraph, Pydantic AI, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Unsloth, Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, multi-modal AI
  • Data & Vector Systems: Milvus, Pinecone, Qdrant, RAG pipelines, embeddings
  • Development: AI coding assistants (Cursor, Cline, Windsurf, Claude Code), Next.js, Nuxt.js, React Native
  • CMS & Infrastructure: Contentful, Sanity, Builder.io, Adobe AEM, Terraform, microservices
  • Cloud certifications (GCP ML Engineer, AWS ML Specialty)
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect or Google Professional Cloud Developer
  • Enterprise AI governance and regulatory compliance knowledge

What the job involves

  • In this role, you will design and prototype cutting-edge AI solutions, implement cloud AI architectures, and help guide our continued evolution in AI-driven development practices
  • This hands-on role combines deep technical expertise with the ability to translate complex AI concepts into business value for our diverse client base, working directly with clients to define solutions and deliver production-ready implementations
  • AI Solution Architecture: Design and prototype multi-cloud reference architectures leveraging GCP, AWS, and others
  • Agentic AI & Integration: Build and implement agentic-LLM patterns, RAG pipelines, and architect solutions with embeddings, vector databases, MCP servers, and AI coding tools
  • Security & Compliance: Embed OWASP GenAI risk mitigations and security best practices across SDLC with AI observability and strong monitoring
  • Client Engagement: Participate in discovery workshops, present solution architectures, and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders
  • Hands-on Development: Prototype solutions, build proof-of-concepts, and implement production AI systems
  • Delivery Support: Contribute to project estimation, scoping and technical specifications; uphold delivery KPIs (security, cost, performance)
  • Team Collaboration: Work with and mentor engineering teams around AI solutions and orchestrated development practices
  • Coordinate: Across internal teams and client stakeholders across timezones

The application process

  • Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Benefits

  • RRSP matching
  • MVP Awards (employee recognition program)
  • Wellness allowance
  • Maternity/parental top up
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Continued learning and development
  • Paid time off/sick days

About Appnovation

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500

Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines bold ambition with practical action to create customer-first digital solutions. We build purposeful digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as strong foundations for future growth.

Appnovation supports every phase of the digital journey, with blended services that span across Strategy, Creative & Experience Design, AI & Data, Technology & Platform Development, Managed Services and Corporate Agility.

We’re an award-winning team dedicated to building better lives through better digital.

Learn more at appnovation.com.

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