Front-End Engineer - AI / ML Integration

Job Description

Location : Toronto

Role Description :

As a Front-End Developer, you will design and implement the user-facing components of our cutting-edge AI solutions. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, back-end developers, and product managers, to create seamless, responsive, and accessible applications.

Your role will go beyond coding—you’ll bring creativity, empathy, and a collaborative spirit to deliver innovative solutions that meet user needs.

Role Descriptions

UI / UX Development :

Design and develop responsive, user-friendly interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, or Next.js).

Collaborate with designers to implement UI / UX best practices and maintain visual consistency.

Optimize front-end performance for speed and scalability.

Collaboration and Communication :

Partner with back-end developers to ensure seamless integration of APIs and services.

Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical insights during project planning.

Actively participate in team meetings, contributing ideas and offering feedback to improve processes and products.

Soft Skills and Leadership :

Proactively identify opportunities to enhance user experiences and provide innovative solutions.

Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, working independently or collaboratively to address challenges.

Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Quality Assurance :

Conduct thorough testing to ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.

Address usability issues and implement accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

Required Skills : Digital : Kubernetes

Digital : Azure Machine Learning (ML)

Experience Required : 6–8 years

Requirements

Essential Skills :

• Work with project teams throughout the organization to design, implement, and manage CDN infrastructure using Akamai, to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for customer facing applications and business processes.
• Handle multiple priorities and assignments with excellence and precision.
• Be a part of a 24 / 7 / 365 organization (some after hours support is expected as part of normal on-call rotation).
• Directly support line of business development teams, provide guidance to them on implementation and changes for customer facing applications
• Develop and maintain security protocols and measures to protect CDN infrastructure from cyber threats.
• Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying and resolving issues to optimize content delivery of critical applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Akamai CDN solutions with existing systems and applications.
• Collaborate with information security teams to implement DDoS protection strategies and other security measures in the CDN.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients and internal teams regarding CDN and security best practices.
• Work closely with vendor and professional service teams on delivery related activities and strategy. Qualifications :
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. OR similar work experience.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (HTTP / HTTPS, DNS, TCP / IP).
• Proven experience as a CDN Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on cybersecurity.
• In-depth knowledge of Content Delivery Network technologies, including caching, load balancing, and content optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience supporting 24 / 7 / 365 customer facing applications at enterprise scale.
• Awareness and experience with cybersecurity tools and practices, such as firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention systems, and encryption.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are a plus but not required.