Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer

About the Role At Sytac, we connect top-tier tech talent with high-impact enterprise environments. We are looking for a Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer to join a transversal Data, Operations Research & AI engineering team supporting a global, multi-brand enterprise. In this role, you will be instrumental in evolving a central Data & AI Platform—the technical backbone that enables cross-functional product, analytics, and data teams to build, deploy, and scale data pipelines reliably, securely, and at speed. Key Responsibilities - Empower Product Teams: Serve as an internal consultant and technical partner, removing friction for distributed data engineering teams while enforcing architecture, security, and quality standards. - Modernize Cloud Infrastructure: Architect, provision, and maintain reliable, scalable cloud services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Terraform. - Streamline Developer Experience: Develop internal tooling, reusable pipeline components, and automated CI/CD workflows to accelerate time-to-production. - Optimize Reliability & Cost: Champion operational excellence by embedding best practices around CI/CD, proactive pipeline monitoring, and FinOps for cloud resource efficiency. - Elevate Standards: Drive technology alignment, mentor community members, and ensure the platform stack remains future-proof and resilient. Requirements - 4+ years of hands-on experience building production-grade data pipelines, platforms, or distributed data processing systems. - Proven track record supporting and enabling data engineering teams within an enterprise environment. - Deep practical knowledge of GCP (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Run, Workflows, or equivalent cloud-native services). - Demonstrated experience writing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform. - Advanced programming skills in Python, RESTful API integration, and standard software engineering practices. - Solid grasp of Git, GitHub Actions (CI/CD), and foundational FinOps concepts. - Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills in English. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Nice to Have - Configuration management tools such as Ansible. - Exposure to enterprise data integration platforms (e.g., Informatica IDMC). - Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery models. Life at Sytac Working at Sytac means joining a community that prioritizes your growth. Our benefits package is designed for flexibility, learning, and adventure: - Unlimited Growth Days: Enjoy your professional development and Sytac activities! 📚 - The Best Gear: Pick a private laptop (<€4,000) with 50% paid by us, plus a tech budget. 💻 - Invest in You: A €2,400 annual growth budget for training and conferences. 🌿 - Future Proof: We contribute 3.75% to your pension. - Legendary Trips: Join our annual ski trips, beach BBQs, and epic parties! ⛷️