Posted 2 months ago
Senior AI Engineer
@ Kainos
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Kainos is hiring a Senior AI Engineer to build production software that integrates AI services and data science models, and to mentor junior team members. The role is full-time with a people-first, collaborative culture, and the posting describes a fast-paced environment requiring sound, reasoned decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, test and maintain production AI and ML applications
- Contribute to architecture, estimation and product planning
- Develop new machine learning approaches and services
- Mentor junior team members
Requirements summary:
- Proficient building production software with AI services and data science models
- Proficient applying mathematics to gain insight from data
- Experience with security, scalability and performance patterns
- Experience across multiple application layers
- Experience mentoring junior team members
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Kainos
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Full company description
At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people’s lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow. Our two specialist business areas, Digital Services and the Workday Practice, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.
- LinkedIn followers
- 89,797
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,249
- Reported office locations
- 4-6 Upper Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NT, GB
- Glandore, Fitzwilliam Court, Suite 104, Leeson Close, Dublin, 2, IE
- 2nd Floor, 21 Farringdon Rd, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 3HA, GB
- Tryton Business House, ul.Jana z Kolna, Gdansk, Poland IIIp, 80-864, PL
- 5th Floor Timber Quay, Strand Road, Derry, BT48 7NR, GB
- 5th Floor, Cornerblock, 2 Cornwall St, Birmingham, B3 2DX, GB
- GbR Klopstockstralle, 5, Hamburg, 22765, DE
- Harsdorffs Hus Office Club, Kongens Nytorv 5, Copenhagen, DK 1050, DK
- The Squaire - 12 Am Flughafen, Frankfurt, 60549, DE
- Tower Place 100, 3340 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, 30326, US
- Floor 5, 100 University Avenue, Toronto, M5J 1V6, CA
- 55 Monument Circle, Office 1100, Indianapolis, 46204, US
- Charcas 5150, Buenos Aires, C1425, AR
- Nijverheidsstraat 70, 2nd Floor, Office 217/215, Interoffices, Wommelgem, BE-2160, BE
- 4 Rue Jules Lefebvre, 04-106 WeWork, Paris, 7500, FR
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Software
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Kainos
- Specialties
- Enterprise Content Management
- Application Management Services
- Systems Integration
- IT Support
- Cloud Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Engineering
- Big Data
- Product Design
- Agile Development
- Career Development
- Digital Transformation
- Workday
- Workday Services
- Consulting
- and Change Management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people’s lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow. Our two specialist business areas, Digital Services and the Workday Practice, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | IT Services and IT Consulting |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Belfast |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Specialties | Enterprise Content ManagementApplication Management ServicesSystems IntegrationIT SupportCloud ServicesWeb DesignWeb DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringBig DataProduct Design |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Join Kainos and Shape the Future
At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.
We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.
Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:
As a Senior Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for developing high quality solutions that use AI and ML technologies which delight our customers and impact the lives of users worldwide. It’s a fast-paced environment so it is important for you to make sound, reasoned decisions. You’ll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues that will help you to learn, develop and grow as you, in turn, mentor those around you.
MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:
• Proficient in designing, building, testing and maintaining production software applications that integrate AI services and include data science models.
• Proficient applying mathematics principles to gain insight from data.
• Experience of applying development patterns in relation to security, scalability and performance.
• Contributing to technical decisions and direction in a collaborative team environment, including architecture, estimation, product planning, user story/requirement creation.
• Experience of design and development across multiple layers of an application.
• Implemented and developed new machine learning approaches and services.
• Mentoring junior team members.
DESIRABLE:
• Good communication skills, able to communicate issues to technical and non-technical people.
• Experience of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques.
• Experience with major machine learning frameworks, languages and NLP frameworks.
• Experience in cleansing, filtering and re-factoring complex data from different sources.
• Experience of debugging and troubleshooting live applications.
• Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and with wider non- technical audiences.
• Experience of balancing technical decisions with user needs and commercial constraints.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS services.
Embracing our differences
At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.
Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.
We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.
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