Senior Software Engineer (for AI applications)

Posted:
9/25/2024, 8:26:25 PM

Location(s):
Porto, Portugal

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Euronext is the leading pan-European exchange with a unique federal model, in a mission to accelerate innovation and sustainable development across Europe. From raising equity to traded products, issuer services to market data, Euronext addresses the needs of marketplaces, investors and companies, playing a crucial role in connecting European businesses to capital markets, fostering economic growth, and providing listing opportunities for companies of varying sizes.

Within the COO scope, the goal of the AI Team is to identify, prioritize and deliver innovative AI solutions, supporting business lines. 

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, you will enable the AI team to design, build and deliver AI-powered applications in scale in a fast, secure, and reliable manner. Such applications are designed to serve several teams and drive business value across different business areas. You will be part of the recently established global AI Team of Euronext, with the possibility to shape it from the beginning with foundational knowledge and best practices. You will work closely with experienced software developers, tech leads, DevOps, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) and data professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise and guide the team in designing modern and modular software architectures and frameworks for AI-powered and mostly web-based applications.

  • Take the lead on establishing best practices for software engineering and adopting the most suitable frameworks, tools and platforms for building successful AI applications.

  • Develop AI-powered software applications, which might include multiple components such as frontend, backend, databases, API integrations and monitoring.

  • Collaborate with other software development teams and with data professionals to ensure seamless integration of data pipelines, machine learning algorithms and software modules into successful AI-based applications.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Foundational knowledge on software architecture, principles and best practices

  • Several years of experience in full-stack software development in complex and long-term projects, from conception to deployment, with a focus on designing and implementing scalable, modular and maintainable software architectures. Previous experience in building AI-based applications is a plus.

  • Proficiency in programming and creating solutions with Python. Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript is valued.

  • Strong knowledge in database design and management, including both SQL and NoSQL databases.

  • Experience in building and integrating RESTful APIs. Understanding of API security, authentication, and versioning.

  • Knowledge and hands-on experience in using cloud services, preferably AWS. Experience with services such as API Gateway, Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB and related ones is highly valued.

  • Experience in establishing and promoting best practices in software engineering, such as code reviews, automated testing, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies.

  • Experience with AI/ML services (eg. OpenAI, SageMaker, Synapse), containerization, CI/CD and infrastructure as code are nice to have.

  • Excellent problem-solving, communication and mentoring skills.

  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken

  • A reliable team player, with a collaborative attitude.

Euronext Values

Unity

•        We respect and value the people we work with

•        We are unified through a common purpose

•        We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity

•        We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly

•        We act with integrity in everything we do

•        We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility

•        We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness

•        We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change

•        We take smart risks

Energy

•        We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo

•        We focus on and encourage personal leadership

•        We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability

•           We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders

•           We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome

•           We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Additional Information

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.