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Data and AI Architecture Specialist

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 8 months ago (last checked 19 Oct)

El Corte Ingles

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Benefits: Life insurance, flexible pay plan

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer a range of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Ongoing training for professional development.

- Study aid for employees' children.

- Own medical service.

- Flexible compensation plan.

The role

The project waiting for you.

At El Corte Inglés, we continue to advance our digital transformation, placing Data and Artificial Intelligence at the heart of the customer experience and our internal processes. To this end, we are looking to bring on board a Data and AI Architecture Specialist who wants to actively participate in real projects involving generative AI, intelligent assistants, and agent platforms.

From this role, you will be able to design, evolve, and implement end-to-end (E2E) Data and AI architectures, with real capacity for technical judgment and decision-making, in a living technological environment, with many initiatives driven directly from the business.

What you'll do

Main duties and requirements.

- Design of end-to-end architectures for Data and AI/ML solutions, understanding how data is operated, modeled, and consumed, as well as the use cases they support.

- Active participation in the implementation and deployment of solutions on cloud infrastructures and container environments (AKS).

- Definition of architectures based on Azure (Azure AI Foundry, Azure ML, AI Search) and Snowflake, within a continuously evolving technology stack.

- Cross-functional collaboration with Development, Cybersecurity, and Maintenance teams to ensure solid, secure data governance aligned with operations.

- Evaluation and proposal of new tools and methodologies, especially in the field of generative AI and AI agent platforms.

- Technical support for business-driven initiatives, ensuring coherent, scalable solutions that deliver real value.

Requirements:

- Experience with data architectures and cloud infrastructure.

- Experience with Azure and Snowflake, with the ability to understand and recommend technical products and solutions.

- Genuine interest in generative AI and a desire to go deeper.

- Curiosity to delve deeper, learn, and evolve alongside the technology stack.

- Ability to work in highly dynamic environments with multiple teams and stakeholders.

- Strong technical judgment and decision-making ability, without direct team management.

- B2 English level for technical documentation.

About El Corte Ingles

El Corte Inglés is Spain's largest department store group and one of the country's most iconic retail companies. Founded in 1940, it operates a vast network of department stores, hypermarkets (Hipercor), supermarkets (Supercor), and an extensive online retail platform. The company also has significant operations in travel agencies, insurance, and financial services, employing tens of thousands of people across Spain and internationally.

With its headquarters in Madrid, El Corte Inglés has a strong presence throughout Spain, with stores and offices in nearly every major city. The company is known for its traditional, customer-centric retail culture and offers a wide range of roles, from sales and logistics to technology, data analysis, and corporate functions. For international professionals, El Corte Inglés provides opportunities to work in a major Spanish company, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.

Industry: Retail
Founded: 1940
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 17 more

Good to know if you are moving

El Corte Inglés is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is a Spanish-founded company.
The company operates across all major Spanish cities, offering opportunities in retail, logistics, and corporate roles.
Spanish language proficiency is generally required for most positions, especially customer-facing roles.
The company offers a wide range of roles, from sales and operations to technology and data analytics, suitable for various professional backgrounds.
As a large, established employer, El Corte Inglés provides stable employment and opportunities for internal mobility.

In their own words

About the company & team

Are you looking to develop your talent and a place where your effort is recognized? We offer you a dynamic, close-knit environment with a future. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team, where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.