Lead Automation Engineer

Job Description
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of AI-driven software development lifecycle and intelligent automation solutions. This role will drive innovation across CNB by architecting enterprise-scale automation and AI integration initiatives, establishing best practices, and elevating the technical maturity of our engineering organization.What will you do?
Technical Leadership
Architect and implement enterprise-scale UiPath automation and AI-driven solutionsDefine and enforce automation and SDLC development standards and best practicesLead complex automation, AI integration, and SDLC transformation initiativesServe as the highest-level technical escalation point for automation and AI solutionsMentor and guide senior and junior automation engineers toward technical excellenceRPA Engineering
Design and develop advanced UiPath automation solutions including:Attended and unattended automationDocument Understanding and Intelligent Document ProcessingIntegration Service and API-based automationOrchestrator architecture with high availability deploymentsOptimize performance, scalability, and reliability of automation platformsLead complex debugging, production support, and architectural reviewsConduct code reviews and establish reusable frameworksAI Engineering
Design and implement AI-driven automation solutions including:Intelligent Document ProcessingLLM-powered automation and prompt engineeringConversations AI and AI agentsML model integration and governanceIntegrate UiPath with enterprise AI platforms and APIsDevelop AI orchestration workflows with model monitoring and evaluationImplement agentic automation and advanced AI use casesAI-Driven SDLC
Architect AI/ML solutions that enhance code generation, testing, deployment, and monitoringIntegrate AI technologies into existing SDLC workflows and toolingDevelop roadmaps for AI-driven automation across engineering processesEstablish governance models for AI model governance and responsible AI practicesArchitecture & Strategy
Define enterprise automation and AI-driven SDLC architecture and roadmapEvaluate new automation and AI technologies for organizational adoptionPartner with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance teamsDrive adoption of intelligent automation and AI capabilities across the organizationEstablish governance models for automation and AI deliveryMentorship & Development
Mentor senior and junior automation engineersDefine development standards and reusable frameworksLead technical training sessions and raise overall technical maturityDevelop future technical leaders within the automation and AI teamsWhat do you need to succeed?
Must-have:
RPA & AutomationExpert‑level UiPath StudioUiPath Orchestrator architectureUiPath Document Understanding and AI CenterUiPath Integration Service and AppsReframework and advanced framework designQueue-based architecture and exception handling strategiesLogging and monitoring designAI / MLExperience integrating LLM APIs and prompt engineeringAI workflow orchestrationIntelligent Document Processing and NLP solutionsModel evaluation, tuning and governanceVector databases (preferred)Nice-to-have :
Experience leading enterprise automation and AI programs at scale (50+ processes)Experience with automation Center of Excellence (CoE) modelsExperience with agentic automation and advanced AI solutionsContributions to open-source automation or AI/ML projectsExperience managing complex cross‑functional initiativesUiPath Certified Professional Automation Solution Architect ProfessionalUiPath Certified Professional Advanced RPA DeveloperUiPath AI Associate or AI Professional Certification (preferred) OR equivalent recognized AI engineering certificationWhat's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamA world-class training program in financial servicesOpportunities to do challenging work#LI-Post#TECHPJJob Skills
Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Negotiation, Organizational Change Management, Professional PresentationAdditional Job Details
Address:180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO City:Toronto Country:Canada Work hours/week:37.5 Employment Type:Full
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