Operational Excellence AI Specialist (f/m/d)

Axpo Group; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working Hours flexibility

Meal allowances

Internet compensation

Training courses

Gym coverage

Health insurance

Job summary

Axpo Group is hiring for an AI/Automation Engineer in Madrid to design and maintain AI-powered automations across the organization. You will work with Azure Cloud, Databricks, and AI orchestration tools to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency.

You will collaborate with the Operational Excellence team, share reusable components, and stay current with GenAI developments. Strong English and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Cloud, Databricks pipelines, GitHub CI/CD or IaC (Terraform/Bicep).
• Hands-on AI delivery with strong prompting and tool selection.
• Familiarity with Claude Cowork/Code, Databricks, M365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot is a plus.
• Comfort with Python scripting or low-code/no-code automations.
• Understanding of responsible AI practices: data handling and governance.
• Excellent communication and coaching mindset for diverse colleagues.
• Fluent in English; Spanish/German/French are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AI-powered automations across the organization.
• Identify repetitive tasks and design solutions to reduce manual effort.
• Enable stakeholders to maximize AI tools like AxpoGPT, Claude, Databricks, and Copilot.
• Collaborate to reuse components and share use cases with the community.
• Engage with the Data & AI community and events.
• Run improvement projects independently across business units.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Databricks pipelines

GitHub CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Langchain

Claude Cowork/Code

M365 Copilot

Databricks

GitHub Copilot

Job description

At Axpo, we're shaping the future of energy with innovative, data-driven solutions. Join our Operational Excellence team and help colleagues across the business unlock the full potential of AI — making work smarter, faster and more impactful.

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain reliable AI-powered automations, including Skills and MCP servers, that extend what our AI tools can do across the organization

• Partner with Operational Excellence colleagues to identify repetitive, manual tasks and design solutions that reduce effort and free up time for higher-value work

• Enable stakeholders and teammates to get the most out of tools such as AxpoGPT, Claude Cowork, Claude Code, M365 Copilot, Databricks and GitHub Copilot

• Collaborate with the GenAI Competency Centre to stay current, reuse existing components and share Operational Excellence use cases with the wider community

• Engage with the broader Data & AI community, including events like DnA Summits

• Run your own improvement projects independently, working with a diverse set of colleagues across business units

What you bring & who you are:

• Experience with Azure Cloud, Databricks pipelines, GitHub CI/CD or Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep) – ideally combined with AI orchestration frameworks such as Langchain/Langgraph, PydanticAI or Semantic Kernel

• Hands‑on experience applying AI in real tasks and a good sense of effective prompting and tool selection; familiarity with Claude Cowork & Code, Databricks or M365 & GitHub Copilot is a strong advantage

• Comfortable building lightweight automations using Python, scripting or low‑code/no‑code tools

• An understanding of responsible AI practices, including data handling, access controls and human oversight

• Excellent communication skills and a natural coaching mindset – you enjoy explaining AI concepts clearly to colleagues of all experience levels

• A pragmatic, reliable and proactive approach – you test what you build, document it for reuse, and take initiative

• Fluent in English; additional languages such as Spanish, German or French are an advantage

Even if you don't meet all the requirements, we look forward to your application.

About the team:

Our Operational Excellence team brings together people from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for practical, impactful improvement. We value curiosity, collaboration and mutual support, and we welcome every perspective that helps us grow together.

Benefits:

At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and inter- national community involvement. We're passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we're confident that you'll love being part of our team!

• Working Hours
  We offer flexible working hours to accommodate your work schedule. We can work part of our time remotely and the rest at our offices in Madrid, Torre Europa.

• Meal allowances

  You can enjoy delicious meals on us, no matter if you are working remotely or on-site.
  *Option to use it for public transportation or childcare instead.

• Internet Compensation
  We cover the cost of your home internet connection, as we understand how essential connectivity is in the modern workplace.

• Training courses
  Our company is committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills, which is why we offer a variety of industry- specific training courses and a learning channel.
  

• Gym Coverage
  Stay active and healthy with our 90% coverage benefit, which provides access to the nearby gym: Forus Selection to keep you energized throughout the day
  

• Health Insurance
  We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, which is why we offer a comprehensive health insurance plan and the option to extend it to your spouse and children.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.