About this role
Summary: Designs, builds and operates AI workflows and cloud applications that connect Finance processes, AI models and business applications. Builds Python backend services and secure API integrations while keeping deployed solutions reliable and maintained.
Turn Finance processes into reliable AI workflows and cloud applications. Join Axpo’s Finance Digital Solutions Team to design, build and operate practical AI solutions, from enterprise tools ready for rollout to custom AI-based backend services. Your primary focus will be reusable workflow automation that connects AI models, business applications and data across Finance.
What you will do:
- Design modular AI workflows using tools such as n8n, Langdock or similar and frameworks such as LangChain, Pydantic AI or similar, keeping models and providers interchangeable where practical.
- Translate Finance needs into technical requirements and delivery priorities together with the Finance AI Lead and business stakeholders.
- Roll out and configure approved enterprise AI tools, AI assistants and applications built with AI-assisted coding (vibe coding). Deploy standard and custom applications in the cloud, on Microsoft Azure, with Group IT.
- Build Python backend services and secure API integrations connecting Finance applications, databases and Microsoft 365.
- Keep all deployed solutions reliable, secure and well maintained, from workflows and AI assistants to standard and custom cloud applications. Own testing, monitoring, updates, troubleshooting and technical documentation.
- Enable Finance colleagues through practical onboarding and share reusable components and implementation knowledge across the GenAI community.
What you bring & who you are:
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a comparable technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Hands-on professional experience delivering backend services preferably on Azure cloud, integrations or automation solutions, with ownership beyond the prototype stage. You can write, test, debug and maintain production-quality Python code.
- Solid working knowledge of REST APIs, SQL, Git and software testing, plus practical experience with authentication and integrating enterprise systems.
- Experience building Agentic AI workflows or assistants using an orchestration platform or an AI application framework. You understand tool calling, structured outputs, model limitations and evaluation, and can choose between configuration and custom code.
- Practical experience deploying and troubleshooting applications on a cloud platform. Familiarity with containers, CI/CD, monitoring and access management; Azure experience is particularly welcome.
- A structured approach to reliability, security and maintainability. You can explain technical trade-offs clearly, understand business needs and collaborate with Finance users and IT specialists.
- Fluent English. German and Spanish skills are a plus; a Finance background is helpful but not essential.
To help your application stand out, we encourage you to include a motivation letter and relevant certificates.
About the team:
This role sits at the heart of Axpo’s Finance Digital Solutions Team within the Group CFO Area and is based in Madrid. You’ll join a small, agile team of six, bringing AI engineering closer to Finance through Axpo’s forward-deployed AI model. Reporting to the Head of Finance Digital Solutions, you’ll work closely with the Finance AI Lead in Switzerland and alongside two Finance Data Engineers in Madrid.
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##### 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.*