Description

Turn AI Opportunities Into Reality — Lead full-stack development, mentor the next generation of AI engineers, and transform finance operations.

Join our team and what we’ll accomplish together

At TELUS, the Finance AI & Automation team drives our transformation into an AI-powered organization. In the AI Lead role, you will identify opportunities and build scalable AI-driven solutions while fostering innovation.

You’ll leverage technical expertise in GenAI and cloud architecture to build and maintain scalable, intelligent applications that deliver measurable business value. As a technical leader and mentor, you will be involved in full-stack development and partner with Finance leaders to turn AI opportunities into reality.

What you’ll do

• Architect and develop AI/ML full-stack solutions and proof-of-concepts using GenAI technologies and cloud platforms (GCP/Azure)

• Design and develop data pipelines, robust APIs that serve as foundations powering AI automations and transformative solutions

• Facilitate process mapping sessions with finance SMEs to capture decision rules and identify potential solutions

• Drive successful transitions for AI/ML tools from ideation through pilot to scaled deployment across the enterprise

• Drive accountability through metrics tracking and transparent stakeholder communication

• Lead technical design discussions, conduct architecture reviews, and mentor junior developers to foster best practices

Qualifications

What you bring

• Proven 6-8 years of experience in software development or data management, with at least 4 years of technical leadership or architecting complex solutions

• Advanced data handling and ETL skills, including Cloud Platforms (GCP, Azure), SQL, Data Modeling, and Cloud Data stores

• Full stack development skills: Frontend (React, modern JavaScript/TypeScript) and Backend (Python, RESTful APIs)

• Strong background in Machine Learning frameworks, GenAI platforms, LLMs, and agentic AI

• Exceptional communication skills to present technical concepts to finance stakeholders and business leaders in accessible terms

• Experience facilitating requirement gathering, design sessions, and technical/architectural reviews

• Degree in Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field

Great-to-haves

• Cloud certifications (GCP Professional or Azure Solutions Architect)

• Familiarity with TELUS data platforms, tools, and AI governance frameworks

• Prior AI squad or transformation initiative experience