AI Developer

We are seeking an experienced AI Developer (m/f/d) to support the development, enhancement, and operation of AI-driven applications. The role has a strong DevOps focus, including maintaining and optimizing existing systems as well as implementing high-performance backend services. The environment consists of API-based AI services, microservices, and the associated infrastructure, including automated CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance REST-based AI services


• Implement backend functionalities using Python


• Develop, integrate, and maintain microservices


• Connect external systems and various data sources


• Ensure code quality through automated testing and code reviews


• Containerize applications using Docker or Podman


• Build, enhance, and maintain Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines


• Deploy and operate applications on OpenShift and Kubernetes platforms


• Automate build, test, and release processes


• Analyze and troubleshoot issues across multiple system components


• Evaluate log data and monitor application runtime behavior


• Ensure maintainability, scalability, and performance of applications


• Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and frontend teams


• Contribute to architecture, design, and technology decisions


• Create technical documentation in Confluence


• Estimate effort and plan/implement tasks in Jira

Requirements
Must-Have

• Excellent written and spoken English skills


• Strong experience in software development with Python


• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs


• Hands-on experience with Docker or Podman


• Proficient with Git


• Experience working with Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines

Nice-to-Have

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  • German language skills
  
  
  • Experience with Bash scripting
  
  
  • Knowledge of OpenShift and/or Kubernetes
  
  
  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD
  
  
  • Experience with FastAPI
  
  
  • Experience with microservice architectures
  
  
  • Basic knowledge of Kafka
  
  
  • Basic knowledge of Redis
  
  
  
  
  

Bonus Skills

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  • Experience with SonarQube
  
  
  • Jira
  
  
  • Nexus IQ
  
  
  • Confluence
  
  
  • OpenSearch
  
  
  • Dynatrace
  
  
  • Basic understanding of AI and machine learning concepts