Senior Backend & AI Foundation Expert

Revelate•Montreal, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Most developer roles are about maintaining existing systems. This role is about building what comes next. At Revelate, we’re looking for a hands-on AI Resident Expert who can combine strong engineering fundamentals with forward-thinking AI innovation to help shape the future of data monetization. You’ll work alongside a highly skilled Montreal-based team to turn complex data challenges into scalable, revenue-generating solutions. With 2–3 years of specialized AI experience, you’ll play a key role in driving technical strategy, influencing product direction, and keeping our platform at the forefront of the AI requirements as we continue to grow.

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience.
2–3 years specifically focused on AI, Machine Learning, and Vector embeddings, LLM orchestration or/and MCP
Expert-level Java, Python, SQL, and Kubernetes.
Fully Bilingual (French and English) is required for this role.
Understanding of Maven and experience with source code management systems (Git or Mercurial).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SpringBoot 3.5 applications.
Experience in scripting with bash or Python.
Familiarity with financial market data and/or trading systems.
High interest in AI and huge data sets.
Experience with Terraform.

Responsibilities

Lead AI Innovation: Drive key AI initiatives, including vector database migration, semantic search, and MCP server integration.
Build Backend Systems: Develop and maintain high-performance services using Java Spring, Node.js, and Linux-based environments.
Scale Infrastructure: Deploy and manage cloud-native applications with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to turn business needs into technical solutions.
Continuously Learn: Explore and implement emerging AI tools, frameworks, and technologies.