Technical Lead - Advanced Analytics & MLOps (m/f/d)

ZF Friedrichshafen AG; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global mobility company located in Barcelona is seeking a Technical Lead for Advanced Analytics & MLOps. This dynamic role involves driving engineering standards and leading a technical team to revolutionize analytics processes using Generative AI technologies. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in data engineering or software engineering, with strong proficiency in Python and relevant tools such as Databricks and Azure. The role offers significant influence in shaping the department's trajectory within the company.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, or MLOps.
• Expert proficiency in Python and data science.
• Deep hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure architecture.

Responsabilidades

• Drive engineering standards for Global Advanced Analytics.
• Lead a core technical team and act as the primary solution architect.
• Define architecture and data flow for new solutions.

Conocimientos

Data Engineering

Software Engineering

MLOps

Python (OOP)

CI/CD

Data Science

Generative AI

Herramientas

Databricks

Azure

Descripción del empleo

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Technical Lead - Advanced Analytics & MLOps (m/f/d)

Country/Region: ES

Location: Barcelona, ES, 08018

At ZF, we are not just building analytics; we are redefining how they are built. We are looking for a Technical Lead to drive the engineering standards for our Global Advanced Analytics function. In this role, you will be the technical anchor for our agile Squads, working side‑by‑side with Data Scientists and Business Product Owners to architect scalable solutions. You will not only oversee what we build but revolutionize how we build it. You will champion an AI‑first development culture, leveraging state‑of‑the‑art Generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Copilot) to accelerate coding, automate testing, and push our "ways of working" to market‑leading standards. You will lead a core technical team of 2–4 engineers (with plans to grow) while acting as the primary solution architect within our cross‑functional squads.

What you could expect as Technical Lead for Advanced Analytics & MLOps:

• Act as the Technical Lead within cross‑functional Squads, partnering with Product Owners, our AI lead and Business Translators to turn business needs into robust technical designs.
• Define the architecture, approach, and data flow for new solutions before any code is written, ensuring feasibility and scalability.
• "Own" the production pipeline, ensuring that experimental models built by the squads are successfully refactored, hardened, and deployed into production.
• Champion the use of Generative AI tools to supercharge the team’s velocity, establishing workflows for code generation, unit test creation, documentation, and refactoring.
• Enforce a "Clean Code" culture using Python, setting standards for Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP), modular design, and library management.
• Constantly evaluate new libraries, AI assistants, and DevTools to keep our tech stack on the bleeding edge of the industry.
• Directly lead, mentor, and grow a team of 2‑4 Data Engineers/DevOps specialists.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, git workflows, and automated testing frameworks.

What we expect from you as an Internal Advanced Analytics Business Consultant:

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science or MLOps.
• Use AI daily to write better code faster and teach a team how to leverage AI for 10x productivity.
• Be a "Fixer" and a "Builder" with a tangible impact on ZF’s global operations.
• Exposure to the highest levels of business and technology strategy.
• Expert proficiency in Python (OOP, library building, package management) and data science, writing fast, efficient and effective code.
• Deep hands‑on experience with Databricks and Azure architecture.
• Strong background in MLOps, CI/CD, containerization, and agile software delivery.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical talent with inspiring code reviews.
• Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.

Why you should choose ZF in Barcelona:

• Be at the right hand of the Head of Advanced Analytics, shaping the department’s reputation and trajectory.
• Mandate to use the latest Generative AI tools to modernize software development.
• Leadership role with a clear path to expand your team and influence.
• Architect the solutions that drive ZF’s data transformation.

Be part of our ZF team as Technical Lead - Advanced Analytics & MLOps (m/f/d) and apply now!

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.