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Junior Performance Engineer

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 25 days ago

Axpo

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Axpo doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Master's degree

    “MSc in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering or a related quantitative field.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and inter- national community involvement. We're passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we're confident that you'll love being part of our team!

  • Working Hours
    We offer flexible working hours to accommodate your work schedule. We can work part of our time remotely and the rest at our offices in Madrid, Torre Europa.

  • Meal allowances

    You can enjoy delicious meals on us, no matter if you are working remotely or on-site.
    *Option to use it for public transportation or childcare instead.

  • Internet Compensation
    We cover the cost of your home internet connection, as we understand how essential connectivity is in the modern workplace.

  • Training courses
    Our company is committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills, which is why we offer a variety of industry- specific training courses and a learning channel.

  • Gym Coverage
    Stay active and healthy with our 90% coverage benefit, which provides access to the nearby gym: Forus Selection to keep you energized throughout the day

  • Health Insurance
    We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, which is why we offer a comprehensive health insurance plan and the option to extend it to your spouse and children.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • MSc in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering or a related quantitative field.

  • Strong software-engineering foundations, including clean and modular code, testing, debugging, version control and clear documentation.

  • Proficiency in Python, with hands-on ability to prepare, analyse and visualize data and to develop analytical or machine-learning models.

  • Practical experience building data products, analytical tools, dashboards or workflow automation, gained through academic projects, internships or work experience.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) and confidence within Microsoft 365 - ideally complemented by experience with SharePoint Online, Azure, Dataverse, Fabric, Teams, Copilot Studio or GitHub.

  • Strong communicator with the curiosity and patience to work directly with users - ideally with exposure to asset management, maintenance management, industrial operations, renewable energy, biogas or biomethane production, or knowledge of plant monitoring, SCADA, sensor data or work orders. Fluent in English and motivated by tangible operational results.

Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

The role

Join Axpo Biogas International and turn plant data into better decisions, simpler workflows and measurable impact. As a Junior Performance Engineer, you'll combine asset management with software engineering, data science and the Microsoft Platform to build digital solutions that help our teams perform at their best.

What you'll do

  • Work as a digitally minded asset manager, partnering with operations, engineering and business teams to spot performance gaps, maintenance challenges and automation opportunities.

  • Gather user needs and translate them into clear requirements, data models, workflows and scalable solutions for the Asset Management Platform.

  • Design, build, test and maintain reliable software tools and data pipelines that connect plant operations, maintenance, financial and manually collected data.

  • Analyse SCADA data, events, maintenance and business data to uncover losses, recurring issues, anomalies and improvement opportunities across the biomethane portfolio.

  • Develop, validate and document statistical, machine-learning and optimization models that support performance monitoring, anomaly detection and decision-making.

  • Create intuitive Power BI dashboards, semantic models, KPIs and decision-ready reports for Plant Managers, Asset Management and senior stakeholders.

Hiring process

4 steps2 interviewsa task to do

  1. Application

  2. Reviewing applications

  3. First round interview

    A first mutual assessment of fit, face to face, by video call or other means.

  4. Online psychometric assessment

    Online test

    Completed before the second round; HR discusses the results with you in that interview.

  5. Second round interview

    With future line manager, their manager and other stakeholders

    Meetings with the future line manager, their manager and other stakeholders; may include a specific problem or case study and a meet-and-greet with the team.

  6. Additional checks · Not every role

  7. Job offer

  8. Start at Axpo

    Office orientation and an individual introductory course including Axpo College training.

  • Under time pressure an offer letter can be issued within one day.
  • Internship candidates may be asked for a small assignment or a case study to discuss.

About Axpo

Axpo is Switzerland's largest energy producer and an international leader in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. With over 7,500 employees, the company provides energy supply, risk management, and renewable energy solutions to customers in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia. Axpo's activities span the entire energy value chain, including generation, trading, and distribution, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability.

Industry
Energy
Founded
1908
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Baden, Switzerland
In Spain
Madrid
Website
axpo.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Axpo has a significant presence in Spain, with job openings in Madrid, indicating a growing hub for technology and energy roles.
  • The company offers hybrid work models for many positions, providing flexibility for international professionals.
  • Axpo is active in over 30 countries, offering opportunities for cross-border mobility and international career development.
  • As a leader in renewable energy, Axpo is at the forefront of the energy transition, making it an attractive employer for those passionate about sustainability.

In their own words

About the company & team

You'll join the Asset Management team, working closely with Operations, Construction, Engineering, Finance and Acquisitions across Axpo Biogas International. We combine the mindset of a modern asset manager with the craft of a software engineer in a supportive, hands-on environment that values initiative and measurable results.

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