We are seeking a motivated Junior AI & Data Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of Data & AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role is ideal for engineers with foundational experience in Data Engineering, AI/Generative AI, Cloud Technologies, and Software Development who are looking to grow their expertise in enterprise-scale Data & AI platforms.

The Junior AI & Data Engineer will work closely with senior engineers, architects, data scientists, and business stakeholders to build data pipelines, AI applications, and analytics solutions while gaining hands-on experience with modern Azure Data & AI services.

If you join us, you will:

  • Become part of a highly strategic digital transformation program.
  • Help drive enterprise AI adoption through modern conversational experiences.
  • Work with global stakeholders to design and implement innovative Copilot solutions.
  • Contribute to establishing best practices, governance, and reusable enterprise AI capabilities.
  • Work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment focused on delivering business value through Microsoft technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in building and maintaining Data & AI platforms, applications, and services.
  • Develop and support data ingestion pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and analytics workflows.
  • Implement AI and Generative AI solutions using Azure AI services, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, AgentBricks, and Genie Spaces.
  • Support the development of RAG-based applications, AI agents, and LLM-powered solutions.
  • Contribute to data lake, lakehouse, and data warehouse implementations.
  • Monitor data and AI workloads and assist in troubleshooting performance and operational issues.
  • Follow best practices for security, governance, compliance, and Responsible AI.
  • Participate in CI/CD, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver technical solutions.
  • Continuously learn and adopt emerging Data & AI technologies and engineering practices.

Required Qualifications

Technical skills

  • Proficiency in Python and working knowledge of SQL.
  • Basic understanding of data engineering concepts and data processing pipelines.
  • Familiarity with PySpark or distributed data processing frameworks.
  • Experience developing REST APIs, scripts, or cloud-based applications.
  • Exposure to one or more of the following Azure technologies:
    • Azure Databricks
    • Azure Data Factory
    • Azure AI Foundry
    • Azure OpenAI
    • Azure Storage (ADLS/Blob)
    • Azure Functions
    • Azure DevOps
  • Familiarity with Git version control and software development best practices.

AI & Data

  • Foundational knowledge of Machine Learning, AI, and Generative AI concepts.
  • Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), embeddings, vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
  • Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, or similar technologies.
  • Basic understanding of data modeling, analytics, and enterprise data platforms.
  • Awareness of MLOps, AI governance, and Responsible AI principles.

DevOps & Security

  • Understanding of CI/CD concepts and Git-based development workflows.
  • Basic knowledge of cloud security, identity management, and API security.
  • Familiarity with governance and compliance considerations in enterprise environments.

Soft skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical tasks with guidance from senior team members.
  • Eagerness to grow technical expertise and take ownership of assigned deliverables.

We offer

  • 100% remote work
  • Participate only in international projects
  • Referral bonuses for recommending your friends
  • Career evolution

If interested, please share your CV at iuliana@euroasiarecruiting.com