Artificial Intelligence Systems Developer, Enterprise …, Saskatoon

Overview The artificial intelligence (AI) systems developer is the primary builder for AI enablement initiatives, responsible for translating roadmap commitments into production‑ready integrations, workflows, and tools. This role designs, builds, and deploys institutional AI services that deliver measurable value across administrative, academic, and research environments, with work spanning digital assistant development, enterprise system integration, teaching and learning pilots, and research computing support. Employing a balance of hands‑on development and engineering discipline, the developer contributes to functional, reliable systems running in production.

Duties and Responsibilities

Delivers production-ready AI applications aligned with the institutional AI roadmap and defined delivery timelines

Designs, builds, and maintains reusable AI components such as prompt libraries, agent templates, integration patterns, and API connectors

Develops pilot AI solutions for teaching, learning, research, and administrative processes with defined success criteria and evaluation outputs

Develops and maintains integrations between AI platforms and enterprise systems using RESTful APIs, event‑driven services, and secure data exchange patterns

Implements prompt workflows, agent logic, and automation scripts in collaboration with business analysts and technical leads

Develops and supports protected computing environments for sensitive research workloads with attention to privacy, compliance, and secure operation

Supports digital assistant and AI‑enabled services through configuration, integration, performance monitoring, and ongoing operational support

Creates and executes test plans covering model behaviour, safety constraints, output accuracy, and integration reliability

Translates business and functional requirements into technical specifications, test criteria, and implementation plans

Provides development effort estimates and assesses the impact of changes to AI workflows and integrations

Contributes technical expertise to AI governance, risk assessment, compliance reviews, and supporting documentation

Documents AI solutions, integrations, and workflows to support knowledge sharing and operational continuity

Collaborates within the unit on infrastructure, system configuration, integrations, and operational support

Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment

Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion

Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non‑judgement

Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or related field

Minimum of four years of experience in applicant development, scripting, or integration within enterprise environments

Experience working with AI and Machine Learning (ML) tools, cloud‑based AI services, model orchestration platforms, or intelligent automation systems

Experience with REST APIs, web services, JSON, secure data exchange patterns, and modern development workflows, including Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing

Knowledge of secure coding practices, authentication workflows, and data privacy considerations

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities

Ability to learn and apply emerging AI technologies, patterns, and tools

Strong development skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript for AI integration, automation, or backend services is preferred

Proficiency with multi‑agent or generative AI frameworks, backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, Django, and Spring Boot, identity or integration and portal systems, or responsible AI practices is an asset

Benefits and Compensation Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary range (1.0 FTE): $69,035.00 - 107,868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

The University of Saskatchewan is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from equity‑deserving groups.

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