Freelance AI Engineer

adesso Belgium; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 852 390 - 1 214 010; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible freelance setup

Supportive community

International team collaboration

Résumé du poste

A leading IT services company in Belgium seeks an AI engineer to develop innovative projects using advanced AI techniques and Azure services. This role involves creating end-to-end AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and documenting technical processes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science and relevant AI experience, with emphasis on innovation and adaptability in a hybrid working environment. The company offers a flexible work setup and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Experience with prompt engineering and AI projects.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model with onsite requirements.

Responsabilités

• Develop end-to-end AI use-cases for clients.
• Document code and processes clearly.
• Stay updated with AI trends and incorporate new techniques.

Connaissances

AI and machine learning expertise

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Formation

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant fields

Outils

Python

SQL

Azure OpenAI services

Description du poste

Job Description

At adesso Belgium, we are looking for an AI engineer to join our team of experts in artificial intelligence. As an AI Engineer within our team, you will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of innovative projects utilizing technologies such as GPT, Azure AI services, and other advanced AI techniques. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary teams to create solutions that address the specific needs of our clients and push the boundaries of what is achievable with AI.

Job Requirements

Preferred startdate: ASAP

Duration: 12 months

Rate: MAX 750

Your Role

• Develop end‑to‑end AI use‑cases:
  • Quickly prototype scenarios from AI to UX for end users.
  • Engineer prompts effectively to optimize AI performance.
  • Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of solutions based on Azure OpenAI & other Azure services.
  • Use your knowledge and creativity to design smart solutions that leverage data and AI tools to fulfill the feature requirements.
  • Integrate Azure AI services with existing systems.
• Documentation:
  • Provide clear and precise documentation of code, processes, and workflows.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the existing team to comprehend project requirements and AI architecture goals.
  • Collaborate closely with other team members to ensure seamless solution integration into the existing environment.
  • Participate in code reviews and knowledge‑sharing sessions.
  • Follow best practices in development, security, and performance.
• Technological watch:
  • Stay updated with AI and machine learning trends, experimenting with new techniques and incorporating relevant advancements into projects.
  • Maintain continuous technological awareness and engage in training to keep skills up to date.
• Use case definition in “Co‑creation mode”:
  • Collaborate with design and product teams to understand customer needs and translate them into technical software and AI solutions.
  • Co‑create suitable use cases with the business that can benefit from generative AI.
  • Ensure the appropriate level of AI complexity is selected for use‑cases.
• Evangelism:
  • Educate technical and business leaders on the usage of generative AI.

Profile, Experience & Skills

• University degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Practical experience in designing, developing, and implementing artificial intelligence projects in company, with a focus on OpenAI or large language models.
• In‑depth knowledge of pre‑trained language models such as GPT and their practical applications.
• Expertise in Agentic Approach (openAI Agent SDK, MCP Tools, …)
• Experience with Azure AI services and their integration into comprehensive solutions.
• Proficiency in programming with Python.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proactive approach to finding solutions and taking initiative.
• Strong adherence to software development standards using DevOps practices.
• Expertise in prompt engineering.
• Experience with API Development: developing and integrating RESTful APIs to enable seamless interaction between AI models and other software systems.
• Experience with cloud architecture, Azure Functions, SQL databases is very appreciated.
• Experience with Business Intelligence process, development of ETL/ELT process.

Personal Qualities

• Innovative Mindset: Demonstrates a strong drive for innovation and staying ahead of the curve in AI advancements.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and methodologies in a fast‑paced environment.
• Detail‑Oriented: Strong attention to detail in both technical and business aspects of AI solution development.

Hard Skills

• 3‑7 years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.
• Solid hands‑on experience with big data frameworks (e.g. Spark), ETL/ELT pipelines, and orchestration tools.
• Good knowledge of cloud architecture, data lakes/warehouses, and scalable data infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DevOps/DataOps practices (CI/CD, IAC, monitoring).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communicator – technical and non‑technical.
• Comfortable working in agile, cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑starter with a growth mindset and flexibility.

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch or French is a plus.
• Willingness to work 2 days per week onsite in Brussels (hybrid model).

Why join adesso Belgium?

• Work in an international group with strong local expertise in Belgium.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver trusted, compliant, reusable data products.
• Flexible freelance setup with the support of a growing adesso Belgium community.