information technology (IT) director
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Senior Director AI, Solutions Platform
Posted on May 02, 2026 by Employer details RBC Dominion Securities
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Job DescriptionWHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?Build the enterprise-grade AI platform that turns raw capability into production-ready solutions at scale. As Senior Director, you'll own the infrastructure layer that every AI team builds on?from low-code/no-code interfaces empowering business analysts to production APIs enabling developers to move at speed. Reporting to the Vice President AI, Architecture, Tools & Innovation, you'll design a platform accessible enough for non-technical users yet robust and governed enough for a regulated financial services environment. This role defines the difference between AI that works in a lab and AI that delivers value in production at enterprise scale.WHAT WILL YOU DO?Design a microservices-based platform architecture with clear API contracts, defined service boundaries, and modularity to evolve rapidly without accruing technical debtDefine data flow patterns, event streaming infrastructure, and asynchronous processing capabilities supporting both real-time and batch AI workloads at enterprise scaleArchitect for high availability with multi-region failover, intelligent load balancing, and resilience patterns meeting production financial services uptime requirementsImplement low-code/no-code application builder with form-based configuration interfaces allowing business analysts to build and deploy AI workflows without engineering dependencyDesign and maintain comprehensive REST and gRPC APIs with Python, Java, Go, and Node.js SDKs that enable developers to integrate AI capabilities reliablyBuild model serving layer supporting multiple model types and frameworks, with versioning, canary deployment, and model monitoring for production safetyEstablish model governance workflows including approval gates, audit logging, and compliance checkpoints ensuring all platform-deployed models meet enterprise risk standardsCreate and maintain a developer portal with self-serve onboarding, interactive documentation, sandbox environments, and support pathwaysWHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? Must have10+ years progressive experience in software engineering, platform architecture, or enterprise technology leadership, with at least 4 years in senior capacityDemonstrated experience designing and operating high-availability, enterprise-grade platforms with microservices architecture and production-scale reliabilityDeep technical fluency in modern AI/ML infrastructure including model serving, MLOps, containerization, and cloud-native deployment patternsHands-on experience building developer platforms, internal tooling, or API ecosystems with multi-language SDK support and strong developer experience orientationStrong command of authentication, authorization, and API security standards (OAuth 2.0, API gateway patterns, zero-trust principles)Nice-to-haveExperience operating in financial services or similarly regulated enterprise environment with compliance, audit, and risk governance requirementsFamiliarity with low-code/no-code platform design and UX challenges of serving both technical and non-technical usersExposure to event streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis), data drift detection, and real-time model observability toolingExperience with multi-region cloud architecture, platform SRE practices, and operational disciplines for enterprise-grade availabilityFamiliarity with LLM deployment patterns, vector databases, and infrastructure for generative AI applications at scaleWhat's in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitie- Location Toronto, ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$43.75 to $103.37HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2219874
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