Deine Aufgaben Key responsibilities • Design, implement, and operate scalable data pipelines for structured and unstructured data (batch and, where needed, streaming) • Develop cloud-native architectures for data and AI workloads (primarily on Microsoft Azure) • Build and evolve a materials data ecosystem linking physics-based modeling/simulation data and experimental laboratory data • Handle large-scale scientific datasets (e.g., atomistic simulations, DFT/MD, high-throughput campaigns), including efficient storage, metadata, and performant access patterns • Integrate data from HPC/simulation workflows and laboratory systems (instrument exports, LIMS/ELN where applicable) into curated, analysis-ready datasets • Define and implement data models, metadata standards, and provenance to ensure traceability, reproducibility, and auditability across simulations and experiments • Establish robust data quality practices (validation rules, unit consistency, schema controls) and data quality monitoring aligned with operational SLAs/SLOs • Implement data governance foundations (cataloging, access control, lineage) and enable policy-driven data sharing across teams • Enable production deployment of ML and NLP/LLMs/VLMs/VLAs etc. applications through strong MLOps/DataOps practices • Integrate Azure OpenAI and LLM-based services into enterprise applications in a secure and maintainable way • Implement Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automation for data and AI systems • Ensure reliability, security, GDPR compliance, monitoring/observability (logging, metrics, alerting), and cost efficiency of cloud platforms • For LLM/RAG systems: manage embeddings and vector retrieval lifecycle, introduce evaluation and monitoring, and apply prompt/config versioning for repeatable releases • Provide technical leadership through design reviews, documentation of standards, and mentoring where appropriate Deine Qualifikation Your profile Education & experience • Degree in Computer Science, Data Science & Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or a comparable field • 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, cloud engineering, or MLOps • Hands-on experience deploying ML and/or LLM-based applications in enterprise-grade cloud environments • Proven experience working with large-scale scientific datasets, ideally in simulation-heavy or R&D environments (materials, chemistry, physics, CAE, computational engineering) • Experience designing or operating data ecosystems that unify multiple data domains (simulation + experiments) with strong governance and provenance Technical skills • Strong Python skills and experience with data processing frameworks • Strong SQL skills and experience with data modeling for analytics and production use cases • Proven experience with Microsoft Azure (Data Services, Compute, Storage, Azure OpenAI); AWS/GCP experience is also valued • Solid understanding of DevOps/DataOps/MLOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation • Strong experience with containers (Kubernetes), Linux, Git, and system integration • Familiarity with cloud databases, security concepts, and enterprise integration patterns • Experience with orchestration tools and operational reliability practices • Exposure to LLM workflows and RAG architectures; agentic AI experience is a strong plus • Practical knowledge of distributed data processing and scaling patterns for ingestion/transform/query of very large datasets • Bonus: familiarity with computational materials science/materials informatics, simulation pipelines, or lab data management (LIMS/ELN/instrumentation exports) Working style • Structured, pragmatic, and hands-on with strong ownership • Able to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders • Curious about new technologies and able to translate them into reliable production systems • Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus Wir bieten Dir What we offer • Innovative, fast-growing environment with a long-term perspective • Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and direct collaboration with management • Permanent employment with flexible working hours • Hybrid setup with remote work up to 2 days/week • Pension scheme, corporate benefits, team events, and a well-connected office location Bist Du interessiert?Please send us your application with relevant documents (resume, short cover letter/your motivation, and complete references), stating your salary expectations and your possible start date to: career@fehrmann.tech. 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