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TELUS Digital

Lead AI Developer

TELUS Digital

. Design and develop AI-powered applications using Large Language Models .

Posted 9/29/2026contractSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesSenior💰 $70 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing AI-powered applications using Large Language Models, with a strong focus on optimizing AI model performance and integrating AI services into enterprise applications. Proficient in backend service development and collaboration with cross-functional teams to define and implement AI use cases.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Generative AI/LLM Application DevelopmentPython ProgrammingRAG Pipeline OptimizationREST API DevelopmentAI Model Performance Optimization

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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentGenerative AILarge Language ModelsRAGPrompt EngineeringVector DatabasesAI AgentsREST APIsDebuggingAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Communication Skills
Tools & Technologies
OpenAIAzure OpenAILangChainFastAPIDockerKubernetesCI/CD PipelinesGitAWSGoogle Cloud
Industry Keywords
AI SolutionsEnterprise ApplicationsSecurityGovernanceCompliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudDockerFlaskJavaKubernetesNoSQLPythonSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and develop AI-powered applications using Large Language Models
  • Build and optimize RAG pipelines and AI agent workflows
  • Integrate AI services into enterprise applications and APIs
  • Develop scalable backend services for AI solutions
  • Collaborate with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to define AI use cases
  • Optimize AI model performance, cost, and response quality
  • Ensure security, governance, and compliance for AI implementations
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and production deployments
  • Document AI solutions and mentor junior developers when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years of software development experience
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Generative AI/LLM application development
  • Strong programming skills in Python (preferred) and/or Java
  • Experience with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or similar LLM platforms
  • Experience building AI applications using LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or LlamaIndex
  • Strong understanding of RAG, prompt engineering, vector databases, and AI agents
  • Experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI, Flask, Spring Boot, or similar frameworks
  • Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and Git
  • Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL and vector databases, including Pinecone, FAISS, ChromaDB, or Weaviate
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills