The deadline to apply for this role is: Until 11:59 PM of October 3, 2025The OpportunityMay 2026 - August 2027Do you want to experiment with Azure cloud, Microservice Architecture, Kubernetes, various APIs, and AI Agents? Improve your skills in microservices, cloud, and AI based architecture. Explore, research, build, and evaluate solution prototypes based on various technologies. Join our team and develop skills in sophisticated application architecture and cloud computing!Who you’ll work withAs a member of the Enterprise Architecture and Emerging Technology team, you will work with a small team of experienced IT professionals who collaborate across all areas of the business and are at the forefront of innovation initiatives!What you’ll do
You’ll explore new technologies and patterns related to microservice architecture, containerized applications, process automation, generative AI, and AI agents.
Build and deploy microservices and AI agents using Python by packaging them into container images, managing them via a container registry, and running them on Kubernetes clusters in the Azure cloud.
Investigate Kubernetes capabilities and explore various integration patterns involving microservices and AI agents
Work with a cloud data platform to support integration, analytics, and intelligent automation use cases.
Research best practices and perform market scans to support innovation and emerging technology activities
Provide support for Innovation Challenges, hackathons, experimentation, new technology and relevant market research
You will be encouraged to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Finally, you’ll be responsible for sharing your findings and presenting results of your research
What you’ll need
Working towards a degree in Computer Science or similar degree
Strong analytical, research and communication skills
Experience working with Python, C#, .Net Core, web development
Experience with Flask, FastAPI
Familiarity with SQL and databases
Introductory knowledge of Cloud platform (Azure, AWS, etc…)
Knowledge of containers and containerization process, Kubernetes, and Docker
Understanding of Microservice Architecture, Event Driven Architecture, Service Orchestration and Process Automation
Familiarity with chatbots, conversational AI, Gen AI, AI agents, MCP, A2A protocols is an asset
Familiarity with MS PowerPoint, Excel is an asset
You should enjoy doing research, solving hard problems, working with new technologies, being a standout colleague
Please note that although the deadline for this posting is October 3, 2025, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We recommend candidates apply as soon as possible.#LI-INITIALS, #LI-HybridWhat we’re offeringNumerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learnsStudent led team building events on a monthly basisEmployee discount programs including Edvantage and PerkopolisAt Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check outHow to applyAre you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:ResumeCopy of your transcriptsYou will also be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.We thank you for applying, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.To learn more about how Teachers’ uses AI with your personal information, please visit ourFunctional Areas: AdministrationVacancy:CurrentRequisition ID: 6582
