Nearshore Data Engineer (Residence only outside DE) (m/f/d)

IT is and always has been our core business that laid the foundation for Hays' success. We are the biggest privately owned IT recruitment agency in Germany and offer the best jobs for every career level – whether you are interested in vacancies in agile SMEs or international DAX groups. Hays masters the entire IT job spectrum, from support to software architecture or digitalisation – thanks to our broad portfolio, we have something for everyone. In the last decades, we were able to support numerous IT experts with choosing the right path for a successful career, positioning ourselves as their lifelong partner. Our highly specialised consultants can cater to your every wish and expectation and will prepare you for interviews and contract negotiations. Give it a try and learn what the market has to offer – our services are free of charge, non-binding and discreet! We look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on building production-grade AI applications and LLM pipelines, with a strong emphasis on scalability, observability, and modern development practicesDevelop production-grade Python applications using FastAPI, including async patterns and clean/easy patternsBuild and manage LLM pipelines using OpenAI SDK, LangChain, or LangGraphApply prompt engineering techniques, including structured outputs and Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) designEnsure LLM observability, meaning continuous monitoring, understanding, and analysis of LLM behavior in production (e.g., GPT, Copilot)Work with REST APIs and event-driven architecturesHandle PostgreSQL databases and manage upstream/downstream data contractsUse AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude Code, or similarImplement CI/CD pipelines, Docker-based environments, and follow testing best practices (testing pyramid)

Benefits

Location: remoteLanguage: English