Senior AI Platform Specialist, Microsoft Azure (Ottawa (Downtown), ON, CA)

Senior AI Platform Specialist, Microsoft Azure

Take a central role

The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment. 

Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.  

With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers:  Working Here - Bank of Canada

Find out more about the next steps in our Recruitment process. 

In addition to the position being staffed, this competition may be used to fill similar opportunities (Regular or Term) that become available at the same job grade. If you’re interested in this type of role, we encourage you to apply.

Shaping the Future of AI at Canada’s Central Bank

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations build, deliver, and scale digital capabilities. At the Bank of Canada, our Data & Digital Services department is advancing the responsible adoption of AI to empower developers, streamline workflows, and strengthen the Bank’s digital foundation.

Working with technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, GitHub, AI agents and modern cloud platforms, you will play a leading role in building secure, scalable, and responsible AI capabilities for one of Canada’s most respected institutions.

What you need to know

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AI Platform Specialist (Senior Developer) who is passionate about building the next generation of AI-powered developer experiences. In this role, you will lead the development, configuration, and implementation   of advanced Code Assistant solutions, integrated advanced capabilities across GitHub, Copilot technologies and AI agents, and enable teams to work more efficiently through automation and modern AI platforms.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping how AI augments software development and digital delivery at the Bank, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to build secure, scalable, and enterprise-ready AI solutions that enhance productivity, automate complex workflows and accelerate innovation across the organization while maintaining the Bank’s strong standards for governance, reliability, and operational excellence.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture, implementation and evolution of enterprise AI coding assistants and developer productivity platforms, Including building Agent workflows in Copilot Studio
• Lead the integration of AI solutions with GitHub, enabling secure workflow automation, security and improve developer experience.
• Architect, deploy, and optimize Copilot agents tailored to the Bank’s development and operational needs.
• Lead the development and deployment of Azure AI Foundry solutions, ensuring security, scalability and operational excellence.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and provide technical leadership on the adoption of new AI capabilities across the Bank.
• Implement and maintain fabric integrations that connect data, disparate platforms and services to enable seamless end-to-end solution delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across DevOps, Security, and Product Management to deliver secure and scalable AI solutions.
• Mentor and support fellow engineers, contributing to the growth of AI engineering and best practices across the organization.

What you need to succeed

• Deep expertise in GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, APIs, and modern DevOps practices .
• Proven experience designing and deploying generative AI solutions, AI agents and agentic workflows using Azure  AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI  or similar platforms.
• Experience implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, knowledge-grounded AI solutions or related modern AI patterns.
• Hands-on proficiency with cloud platforms, including Azure and container orchestration.
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience implementing AI/ML solutions and modern automation platforms like Azure, Google and AWS.
• Strong foundation in AI-driven software development
• Proven ability to apply advanced machine learning solutions to real-world engineering workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, vector databases, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Experience building enterprise AI governance, security, or responsible AI frameworks.
• Microsoft Azure AI certifications or related cloud certifications.

Education and Experience

This position requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field, along with 6 or more years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or related technical roles, including at least 2 years  including experience designing, implementing, or leading modern AI-enabled developer productivity solutions such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, AI agents, or similar technologies.

Innovative Mindset

We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things. 

Language requirement

The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve their second language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment.

What you need to know

• • Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
  • Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability 
  • Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 
  • The official title for this position is “Senior Developer ” 

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.  

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider. 

• • Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $111,051 to $130,649 (job grade 17)
  • The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at  7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (5%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
  • Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
  • Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
  • Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.