About this role
<p><span id="cke_bm_465S" style="display:none"> </span></p> <p>Req ID 83217 | Barcelona, Spain, ZF Services España, S.L.U.</p> <p> </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Discription</H2> </div><div><p>At ZF, we are not just building analytics; we are redefining how they are built. We are looking for a <strong>Technical Lead</strong> to drive the engineering standards for our Global Advanced Analytics function.</p> <p><br>In this role, you will be the technical anchor for our agile <strong>Squads</strong>, 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 <strong>AI-first development culture</strong>, 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.</p> <p><br>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. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you could expect as Technical Lead for Advanced Analytics & MLOps:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Act as the Technical Lead within cross-functional Squads. You will partner with Product Owners, our AI lead and Business Translators to turn business needs into robust technical designs.</li> <li>Define the architecture, approach, and data flow for new solutions before a single line of code is written, ensuring feasibility and scalability.</li> <li>"Own" the production pipeline. You are responsible for ensuring that the experimental models built by the squads are successfully refactored, hardened, and deployed into production.</li> <li>Champion the use of Generative AI tools to supercharge the team's velocity. You will establish workflows where AI is used for code generation, unit test creation, documentation, and refactoring.</li> <li>Enforce a "Clean Code" culture using Python. You will set the standards for Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), modular design, and library management.</li> <li>Constantly evaluate new libraries, AI assistants, and DevTools to ensure our tech stack remains on the bleeding edge of the industry.</li> <li>Directly lead, mentor, and grow a team of 2-4 Data Engineers/DevOps specialists.</li> <li>Oversee the design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, git workflows, and automated testing frameworks. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What we expect from you as an Internal Advanced Analytics Business Consultant: </strong></p> <ul> <li>10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science or MLOps.</li> <li>You don't just know about AI; you use it daily to write better code faster. You are excited to teach a team how to leverage AI for 10x productivity.</li> <li>This is a role for a "Fixer" and a "Builder." You will have a tangible impact on how ZF operates globally.</li> <li>Exposure to the highest levels of business and technology strategy.</li> <li>Expert proficiency in Python (OOP, library building, package management) and data science, writing fast efficient and effective code.</li> <li>Deep hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure architecture.</li> <li>Strong background in MLops, CI/CD, containerization, and agile software delivery.</li> <li>Experience leading or mentoring technical talent. You know how to conduct a code review that inspires rather than criticizes.</li> <li>Fluency in English, Spanish a plus. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why you should choose ZF in Barcelona: </strong></p> <ul> <li>You will sit at the right hand of the Head of Advanced Analytics, shaping the department's reputation and trajectory.</li> <li>A mandate to use the latest Generative AI tools to modernize how software is built.</li> <li>A leadership role with a clear path to expand your team and influence.</li> <li>You will be the architect behind the solutions that drive ZF’s data transformation. </li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p>Be part of our ZF team as Technical Lead - Advanced Analytics & MLOps (m/f/d) and apply now!</p> <p>Contact</p> <p>Steffi Lange</p> <p>+49 211 584 2182</p>