Senior Python AI Engineer

Location: Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Department: Alongside

Workplace: hybrid

Employment Type: full

Description

Alongside partners with organizations to drive digital transformation and build high-performing tech teams.

We are looking for a Senior Python AI Engineer to join a project at a company specializing in financial market operations.

Responsabilities:

• Design and develop intelligent automation solutions using the Dataiku platform.
• Architect and implement automated workflows integrating data pipelines, application systems, and AI agents.
• Leverage Dataiku LLM Mesh to integrate Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into business processes.
• Develop and orchestrate Agentic AI solutions to automate and optimize operational workflows.
• Build, maintain, and industrialize automation pipelines following best practices in version control, monitoring, CI/CD, and governance.
• Integrate automation solutions with enterprise applications through APIs and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to define integration standards and ensure seamless system connectivity.
• Contribute to the evolution of the Smart Automation & Agentic AI framework by defining architecture standards and promoting best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership across automation initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development, process automation, data engineering, or related fields.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale automation solutions.
• Experience with Dataiku or similar AI/Data platforms (e.g. Databricks, Dataiku, DataRobot, Dataiku DSS, Azure AI Foundry, Vertex AI) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Agentic AI concepts and AI-driven automation.
• Advanced Python programming skills.
• Experience with API integration, workflow orchestration, and automated process design.
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and deployment automation.
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Smart Automation and Agentic AI initiatives.
• Exposure to innovative technologies, including Generative AI, LLMs, and intelligent automation platforms.
• Collaborative and international work environment.
• Opportunity to influence and shape the future of the Smart Automation capability.
• Work with highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Salary range: 50k – 70k per year