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AI Engineering Lead

Remote from Spain·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 9 Oct)

OnHires

13 open roles

Overview

Work mode
Remote from Spain
Contract
Fixed-term contract, full-time hours
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Strong understanding of artificial intelligence, automation, machine learning, analytics, and emerging technologies

  • Strong understanding of business process improvement, operational systems, and digital transformation principles

  • Good understanding of enterprise systems, integrations, software engineering, and technology platforms

  • Strong understanding of customer-centric design and technology adoption principles

  • Strong understanding of the organization's operating model, customer journeys, and strategic priorities

  • Strong AI engineering, automation engineering, and software development capability

  • Demonstrated experience building and deploying production-grade AI, automation, and intelligent workflow solutions

  • Strong solution design, systems-thinking, and workflow orchestration capability

  • Strong API, integration, middleware, and enterprise systems integration experience

  • Experience integrating AI capabilities into business processes, enterprise systems, and operational workflows

  • Ability to translate business challenges into practical AI and automation solutions

  • Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs and guide solution design decisions

  • Strong experimentation, analytical, and problem-solving capability

  • Ability to assess emerging technologies and determine practical business application

  • A proven track record of personally building and deploying production-grade AI and automation solutions, combined with a builder mindset for solving real-world business problems

  • Ability to balance hands-on delivery with effective team leadership, coaching, and mentorship to strengthen technical capability

  • Strong business and operational acumen, with the ability to navigate complex priorities and balance innovation against operational requirements

  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive the organisational adoption of new technologies

  • A strong ownership mindset, with clear accountability for delivering measurable business outcomes and enhancing the customer experience

  • Driven by a passion for leveraging technology to improve farmer impact, combined with high learning agility and a commitment to continuous improvement

Education & certifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field required

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Comprehensive Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.

The role

Seeking a highly hands-on AI and automation engineer to design, build, and scale intelligent solutions, integrations, and workflows that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and farmer impact.

What you'll do

Drive AI and automation strategy to support organisational priorities

  • Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where AI, automation, and intelligent systems can improve customer experience, operational efficiency, decision-making, and business performance

  • Translate organisational priorities into a clear pipeline of high-impact AI and automation initiatives

  • Support the development and execution of the organisation's AI and automation roadmap

  • Ensure AI and automation investments remain aligned to business priorities and deliver measurable value

  • Personally lead the full lifecycle (design, development, deployment, and scaling) of AI-enabled solutions, workflows, and automation capabilities

  • Architect and integrate AI solutions seamlessly across existing enterprise applications, data platforms, and operational systems

  • Build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that solve real business problems and fit specific operational needs

  • Balance innovation and delivery speed with long-term technical sustainability, risk management, and strategic requirements

  • Guide technical decision-making across AI, analytics, and process improvement initiatives

  • Maintain high engineering standards through rigorous architecture, code, and technical reviews

Drive organisational transformation through AI and automation

  • Champion adoption of automation, AI, and intelligent ways of working across the organisation

  • Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual effort, improve controls, and enhance decision quality

  • Support the responsible adoption of emerging AI technologies and best practices

  • Ensure AI and automation initiatives are operationalised successfully and achieve intended outcomes

  • Monitor the performance, adoption, and impact of AI and automation solutions across the organisation

  • Proactively identify operational, technical, ethical, and adoption risks and implement mitigation strategies

  • Continuously improve the effectiveness, sustainability, and value realization of deployed solutions

  • Ensure the AI and automation portfolio continues to support long-term growth and strategic ambitions

How you'll work

Location: Global Remote (Flexible: Poland, Spain, Portugal, Estonia, Romania, South Africa, and Kenya)

Employment Type: Fixed-term, 1 Year

About OnHires

OnHires is a London-based recruitment and talent acquisition agency that specializes in connecting technology and business professionals with companies across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company operates as a staffing and headhunting firm, offering services that range from executive search to full-cycle recruitment for roles in engineering, marketing, finance, and legal. With a focus on remote and hybrid placements, OnHires serves a diverse client base, from early-stage startups to established enterprises, and manages a significant volume of open positions across multiple sectors.

OnHires has a notable presence in Spain, with 28 currently open roles that are available to candidates based in the country, many of which are remote-friendly. The company's work culture is centered on flexibility and international collaboration, making it an attractive option for professionals seeking remote work opportunities with global teams. For international hires, OnHires offers the chance to work with a variety of clients and industries, providing a dynamic environment that values adaptability and cross-cultural communication.

Employees
50
Headquarters
London, UK

Good to know if you are moving

  • OnHires is a remote-first recruitment agency, so most roles are remote-friendly, which is ideal for international professionals based in Spain.
  • The company places candidates in a wide range of industries, from tech and engineering to marketing and legal, offering diverse career opportunities.
  • OnHires operates across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, providing exposure to international clients and teams.
  • As a staffing agency, OnHires itself does not offer direct employment; instead, it connects candidates with client companies, which may affect benefits and employment terms.

In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a social enterprise founded in 2006 that equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, they provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by a team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Their Kenya program, founded in 2006, operates under a local brand. Close to 500 staff at the Kakamega headquarters support 1,747 field staff and serve more than 1 million farmers. In Nairobi, around 50 staff support global functions like procurement, recruitment, government relations, and communications.

  • Mentor engineers to strengthen AI, automation, and integration capabilities through hands-on guidance, pair-building, and technical reviews

  • Establish governance and operating standards to ensure consistent, high-quality execution

  • Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning

  • Deliver solutions that consistently meet business goals, timelines, and adoption targets

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