Gen AI Engineer

Overview
Adastra is seeking a Gen AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy enterprise-grade chatbot and knowledge automation solutions using Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, and related cloud technologies. In this role, you will help transform client knowledge assets into intelligent conversational systems that deliver accurate, context-aware insights through natural language interactions.

Location:
Vancouver, BC (Remote)

Status:
Contract

Responsibilities
Requirements & Data Preparation

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define chatbot use cases, user flows, and data needs.
• Prepare, clean, and ingest client knowledge base content into Azure Blob Storage.
• Use Azure Document Intelligence and OpenAI Embeddings to extract, vectorize, and index data for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines.

Backend & API Development

• Develop chatbot backends using Adastra's Ask Your Data Framework.
• Build secure, scalable APIs for conversation handling, chat history, and contextual filters.
• Provide integration guidelines and endpoints for client-facing applications.

Prompt Engineering & Workflow Design

• Create dynamic prompt flows leveraging Azure OpenAI LLMs to enhance context and relevance.
• Implement RAG workflows and logic for follow-up recontextualization.

Architecture & Solution Design

• Design end-to-end Azure-based architectures aligned with best practices for performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Produce clear technical documentation, diagrams, and integration guidelines.

Testing & Knowledge Transfer

• Conduct unit and functional testing for reliability and performance.
• Support cost optimization for deployment.
• Deliver documentation and client knowledge transfer sessions for maintainability.

Backend & API Development

• Develop chatbot backends using Adastra's Ask Your Data Framework.
• Build secure, scalable APIs for conversation handling, chat history, and contextual filters.
• Provide integration guidelines and endpoints for client-facing applications.

Prompt Engineering & Workflow Design

• Create dynamic prompt flows leveraging Azure OpenAI LLMs to enhance context and relevance.
• Implement RAG workflows and logic for follow-up recontextualization.

Architecture & Solution Design

• Design end-to-end Azure-based architectures aligned with best practices for performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Produce clear technical documentation, diagrams, and integration guidelines.

Testing & Knowledge Transfer

• Conduct unit and functional testing for reliability and performance.
• Support cost optimization for deployment.
• Deliver documentation and client knowledge transfer sessions for maintainability.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience developing AI solutions with LLMs and NLP.
• Proficient in Python, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Cosmos DB, and Azure Storage.
• Experience with RAG pipelines, vector databases, and prompt engineering.
• Solid grasp of RESTful or GraphQL API development.
• Familiar with MLOps, DevOps, and Azure architectural best practices.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

About Adastra
For more than 25 years, Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts, combined with our worldclass data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices, and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage. Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes – from SMEs to Fortune 1000s – achieve their data transformation goals, whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence, or creating unforgettable customer experiences.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Successful referral program
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer
In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation's implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance

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