AI Engineer - AI and Automation Platform

Job Description

Your Responsibilities:    

• Rapidly deliver business-driven AI solutions by integrating existing cloud models and APIs, focusing on practical implementation rather than developing new algorithms;  
• Translate business goals into AI-powered solutions, ensuring technical feasibility through collaboration with squad leads, data scientists, architects, and full stack engineers;  
• Integrate Google Cloud AI services and ML models into microservices and workflows to support scalable and maintainable solutions;
• Design, implement, deploy, and monitor intelligent agents to support automation and personalization;
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build and GitHub Actions, collaborating closely with DevOps engineers and SREs for robust deployment and monitoring;
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including API references, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and conduct internal demos and training sessions;
• Ensure all AI solutions comply with METRO’s corporate policies on responsible AI and ethical standards.  

Qualifications

Required key competencies and qualifications:   

• Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform development (AI services/products such as Vertex AI, Document AI, BigQuery ML, Agent Development Framework);  
• Strong knowledge of third-party LLMs (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Azure OpenAI), mastering prompt and context engineering;  
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and several development patterns (API-driven development; event-driven or message-driven development);  
• Proven experience with programming languages (Python is a must);   
• Knowledge of agentic development (e.g. Google Agent Development Kit);  
• Proficient in using coding assistant tools, building POCs rapidly;  
• Knowledge of BigQuery;    
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, in the context of Google Cloud Platform;   
• Team player, fast learner, with an “iterate quickly” mindset, keen on redefining how METRO works in the age of AI;   
• Very good fluency in English (written and verbal).   

Additional Information

What we offer at METRO.digital?   

• Hybrid and agile work: thrive in a flexible, multicultural environment.  

At METRO.digital, we promote work-life balance through a hybrid working model. You’ll be part of self-organizing, multicultural teams that collaborate in an agile setup.  

• People development: when you grow so do we!  

We want you to become the best version of yourself with individual and company-wide programs and trainings for people development. Focused among other on development, leadership, appreciation ... it´s time to upskill your career.  

• Support with individual solutions: we are people-caring!  

We offer support whenever you need it - at every stage of your professional journey.  

Want to know more about all our benefits? Discover more here.   

Let´s connect soon. Apply for the role now!     

Position grade within our career framework: AI Engineer Grade 1 (Md5).