Associate Director, AI Architect - Ontario, Canada (Remote)

AI Architect - Ontario, Canada (Remote)

Position Overview

IKS Health is seeking an AI Architect to lead the design and development of modern, AI‑first applications across web and mobile platforms. This role is ideal for a senior technologist who can work across the full stack and has deep hands‑on experience with React, Node.js, Python, LangGraph, and agentic application architectures.

As an AI Architect, you will shape the technical direction of next‑generation patient access solutions, define architectural patterns, and ensure the delivery of scalable, production‑grade AI systems. This is a high‑impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence, AI innovation, and product delivery.

Key Accountabilities

AI‑First Architecture & Application Development

• Architect, build, and maintain AI‑first web and mobile applications using modern frameworks and engineering best practices.
• Lead the development of AI‑powered features using Python, LangGraph, and modern LLM tooling.
• Design and implement agentic workflow applications, including orchestration, tool use, stateful flows, and human‑in‑the‑loop patterns.
• Develop end‑to‑end solutions across the front end, back end, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code in TypeScript (Node), JavaScript (React), and Python using established design patterns.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, reliability, and long‑term maintainability.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features with strong ownership of outcomes.
• Provide architectural guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Partner with clients to lead demos, support rollout discussions, and ensure successful adoption of AI‑powered solutions.

The Ideal Profile

We are seeking a senior‑level engineer with deep architectural expertise and hands‑on experience building AI‑native applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record of delivering production‑grade, public‑facing systems and demonstrate strong technical judgment, communication skills, and ownership.

Backgrounds that align well with this role include:

• Senior full‑stack engineers or architects building AI‑powered or agentic applications
• AI engineering or applied ML engineering roles with architectural responsibility
• Experience designing systems using LangGraph or similar orchestration frameworks
• Engineers who have built and shipped commercially successful applications

Experience & Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or preferably a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, or architecture
• Demonstrable experience building commercially successful, public‑facing applications, ideally AI‑native
• Strong proficiency in React.js, Node.js, and Python
• Proven experience building production applications with a strong portfolio of work
• Hands‑on experience building AI applications, AI agents, or agentic workflows
• Strong understanding of LangGraph or similar orchestration frameworks
• Strong understanding of document and SQL databases
• Good understanding of GCP and cloud‑native architecture
• Strong problem‑solving skills, communication abilities, and an ownership‑driven mindset

About IKS Health

www.ikshealth.com

IKS Health takes on the administrative, clinical, and operational burdens of healthcare so clinicians can focus on delivering exceptional care. Through pragmatic technology and dedicated experts, IKS enables stronger, financially sustainable healthcare enterprises. The Care Enablement Platform delivers data‑driven value across the care journey, supporting large U.S. health systems with scalable, quality‑driven, cost‑efficient solutions. Founded in 2006, IKS has a global workforce supporting clinician enterprises nationwide.

Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $190,000 CAD a year, determined by years of relevant experience, skills, and the specific geographical location where the work is performed.  Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc.  IKS Health offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare, 401k, and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees). IKS Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.