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Data and AI Engineer (end client)

On-site in Barcelona·Added 11 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Salary: €45,000 - €55,000 a year
About €2,720 - €3,210 a month after tax.
Contract: Permanent

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Lead the evolution of the data and AI strategy for an expanding company.
Participate in projects linked to omnichannel, e-commerce, logistics, and digital transformation.
Work with an already operational AI infrastructure, including commercial and open source models.
Hybrid work model and high autonomy within the role.
Location: Barcelona.

The role

We are looking for a Data & AI Engineer to lead the evolution of the company's data ecosystem and actively participate in the definition of new solutions based on AI, automation, and advanced analytics.

Bet on AI and the latest technologies
Stable project, hiring with the end client

What you'll do

Define and evolve the company's data strategy, ensuring that the SQL Server-based platform is scalable, efficient, and capable of supporting current and future business needs.
Model and make available the information necessary for Generative AI initiatives, including RAG environments, agents, embeddings, and semantic search technologies on vector databases.
Reimagine the way users consume information, driving the transition from traditional reporting in Power BI towards experiences supported by AI, conversational assistants, and self-service applications.
Establish standards and best practices that guarantee data integrity, governance, security, and availability throughout the organization.
Develop and manage integration, automation, and data orchestration processes using tools such as n8n, optimizing operational flows and reducing manual tasks.
Act as a link between technical and business areas to transform operational needs into valuable metrics, indicators, and analytical solutions.
Detect new opportunities where the use of data, artificial intelligence, and automation can generate efficiencies, improve decision-making, or provide new capabilities to the company.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

Approximately 5 years of experience in data areas (Data Engineering, BI, or Analytics).
At least 2 years applying generative AI in real-world environments.
Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Data Science, or related disciplines.
Solid experience with SQL Server: dimensional modeling, stored procedures, ETL, optimization, and data exploitation.
Practical knowledge of LLMs, RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and AI agents.
Experience with data visualization tools, ideally Power BI.
Proficiency in Python for data processing and integration with AI models.
Ability to understand business processes and translate functional needs into technical solutions.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

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Support continues after the contract is signed.
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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.