Remote AI OPS Engineer (GCP and Vertex AI) - Localsearch team

Description:

• Holycode/Localsearch is searching for an AI Ops Engineer specializing in GCP and Vertex AI.
• Localsearch is a leading marketing and advertising partner for Swiss SMEs, helping them succeed in the digital world.
• The company owns popular platforms in Switzerland, local.ch and search.ch, which are used by millions of users monthly.
• The role is within the Data & Technology department, focusing on building a state-of-the-art AI team to drive business innovation.
• The AI Ops Engineer will bridge the architectural blueprint and a live AI system, focusing on building, deploying, and owning the operational lifecycle of AI solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• The position requires a hands-on approach to creating robust, high-quality systems that perform effectively in real-world scenarios.

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess business acumen and the ability to partner with stakeholders, demonstrating curiosity about business operations and effective communication with non-technical colleagues.
• A proven engineering background is essential, with experience in roles such as ML Engineer or AI Engineer responsible for building and shipping AI production systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python is required, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code for data processing and ML development.
• Strong SQL skills for large-scale data management are necessary, with experience in Google BigQuery being a significant asset.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on a major cloud platform, preferably GCP, is required.
• A "builder's" mindset is essential, showcasing a passion for coding and system building with a high standard for quality.
• Highly desirable skills include deep knowledge of Vertex AI, CI/CD and orchestration expertise, experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, and familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Benefits:

• Employees will enjoy working in a high-growth company with exciting and trend-setting challenges.
• The company fosters a friendly working atmosphere within an open-minded multinational team.
• All necessary equipment is provided, allowing employees to choose their preferred tools.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work are available.
• A budget for professional improvement, including courses, conferences, and books, is offered.
• Employees have access to a multi-benefits platform that includes meal tickets, private medical insurance, and private pension plans.
• A budget is also allocated for mastering the English and German languages.
• Employees will work alongside skilled and senior co-workers, with opportunities for learning and growth within the company.