TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods is looking for a Senior Developer to serve as both a technical expert and collaborative leader in our AI Accelerator. In this role, you will bridge business vision and technical execution, leading teams to design and deliver intelligent applications that streamline operations.
What You'll Do
- Lead cross-functional teams in designing and implementing end-to-end AI/ML solutions.
- Facilitate requirement gathering sessions with business stakeholders, translating needs into technical specifications.
- Lead technical design discussions and architecture reviews with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with product managers, business analysts, and executive leadership.
- Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering technical growth and best practices.
- Drive consensus across diverse teams and resolve conflicts through effective communication.
- Architect and develop full stack solutions using modern technologies and cloud platforms (GCP/Azure).
- Lead hands-on development of AI/GenAI automation solutions with focus on scalability and maintainability.
- Design and implement robust APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Develop proof-of-concepts and prototype solutions to validate business requirements.
- Create comprehensive technical documentation and solution architectures.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and development practices.
- Present technical concepts to executive leadership and business stakeholders in accessible terms.
- Collaborate with product teams to refine requirements and propose innovative solutions.
- Manage expectations and communicate project status, risks, and dependencies effectively.
- Lead technical discussions in cross-functional meetings and steering committees.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of software development experience with 4+ years in technical leadership roles.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to present to both technical and executive audiences.
- Experience facilitating requirement gathering, design sessions, and technical/architecture reviews.
- Strong relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to influence without authority.
- Experience mentoring and developing technical talent.
- Expert-level full stack development skills with modern frameworks and technologies.
- Strong background in AI/ML solution development and implementation.
- Proven experience with cloud platforms (GCP and/or Azure) and distributed systems architecture.
- Experience with LLMs and current GenAI technologies and platforms.
- Expertise in software architecture patterns, API design, and system integration.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
- Advanced knowledge of English required for interacting with external parties.
Nice to Have
- Cloud certifications (GCP Professional or Azure Solutions Architect).
- Advanced degree in technical field.
- Experience with large-scale system migrations and transformations.
- Open-source contributions and community involvement.
- Experience in regulated industries.
- Previous experience managing technical teams.
Technical Stack
- Frontend: React, modern JavaScript/TypeScript, responsive design.
- Backend: Python, Node.js, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs.
- Cloud Platforms: GCP (BigQuery, Looker), Azure, serverless architectures.
- AI/ML Technologies: Machine Learning frameworks, GenAI platforms, MCP, A2A.
- Data Management: Cloud data stores, embeddings, data pipeline design.
- DevOps: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, containerization.
- Databases: Vector databases, SQL and NoSQL databases, data modeling.
TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods is an equal opportunity employer.
