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