Junior AI Developer

About Arcadion

Arcadion is a leading full-stack enterprise IT services and AI development firm headquartered in Ottawa. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge solutions across cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and AI automation. Our AI division is at the forefront of building intelligent systems, enterprise AI agents, and next-generation tools using advanced language models (LLMs), RAG pipelines, and machine learning technologies.

We are looking for a Junior AI Developer to join our in-house team at our Ottawa headquarters. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a unique opportunity to work directly with senior engineers and the Director of AI on innovative projects that span across sectors like healthcare, finance, construction, robotics, and legal tech.


Role Overview

As a Junior AI Developer, you’ll support the design, development, testing, and deployment of AI and machine learning applications. You will contribute to real-world use cases involving custom LLM integrations, automation agents, document intelligence systems, and AI-enhanced enterprise tools.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with the Director of AI on the development of AI agents, copilots, and intelligent automation tools
Assist in building, testing, and fine-tuning large language models and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines
Contribute to prompt engineering and integration of LLMs into web-based or API-driven applications
Support data preprocessing, embedding, and vector database structuring (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate)
Write clean, testable Python code and support REST API integrations
Participate in QA testing, performance benchmarking, and debugging AI system behavior
Stay updated on emerging tools, frameworks, and trends in the AI ecosystem
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, cloud engineers, and UI/UX designers
✅ Requirements

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
Foundational knowledge in machine learning and NLP principles
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML libraries like scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow
Understanding of APIs, JSON, Git-based version control, and cloud fundamentals
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Willingness to work on-site full-time in our Ottawa office (this is not a hybrid or remote role)
Bonus Skills (Assets)

Exposure to LLMs such as OpenAI, Claude, Mistral, or LLaMA
Experience with LangChain, Hugging Face Transformers, or similar frameworks
Basic experience with vector databases or embedding models
Familiarity with Azure, AWS, or GCP
Interest in chatbot development or knowledge-based search applications
What You’ll Gain

Direct mentorship from experienced AI architects and our Director of AI
Access to real-world enterprise projects and hands-on development with production-grade models
Growth path toward senior AI engineering or solution architecture roles
An innovative and supportive team environment inside one of Ottawa’s leading IT firms
Competitive compensation and performance-based opportunities
Apply Now

If you're ready to kickstart your career in AI and want to be part of a forward-thinking team building real-world applications, we’d love to meet you.