PAIGEData & AI Engineer
<p data-path-to-node="2">At Sytac, we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organizations in the Netherlands and beyond. We combine a pragmatic, people-first culture with strong technical craftsmanship — giving engineers autonomy in real production environments, backed by a consultancy that invests in growth, community, and long-term partnerships.</p> <p data-path-to-node="3">For one of our key clients in the marine and engineering sector, we are looking for a <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="86">Data &amp; AI Engineer</strong> to join a dedicated Data &amp; AI Platform team. You will be responsible for delivering production-grade AI solutions, designing intelligent agents, and building the data foundations that accelerate AI adoption across a global organization.</p> <p data-path-to-node="4">This is a hands-on role built on an <strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="36">Azure + Databricks</strong> foundation, offering a clear growth path for an engineer eager to bridge the gap between core data engineering and cutting-edge Generative AI.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="5">What you’ll do</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="6"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Deliver end-to-end AI use cases</strong>, including data pipelines, feature sets, models, and intelligent agents.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Build and operate Databricks lakehouse pipelines</strong> (batch and streaming) with integrated data quality checks.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Engineer advanced AI solutions</strong>, focusing on RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), tool-using agents, and prompt strategies.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Enable business teams</strong> by creating reusable components, templates, and best practices for AI development.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ensure operational excellence</strong>, maintaining reliability, cost control, and compliance with AI governance standards.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Develop custom models and prompts</strong> tailored to specific engineering and business challenges.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,6,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">Collaborate across the organization</strong> to translate complex requirements into scalable, production-ready AI products.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="7">What we’re looking for</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="8"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Academic Foundation</strong>: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical Proficiency</strong>: Strong hands-on experience with <strong data-path-to-node="8,1,0" data-index-in-node="55">Python and SQL</strong> for both data engineering and machine learning.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Databricks Expertise</strong>: Solid understanding of the Databricks ecosystem (Spark, Delta Lake, and Workflows).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Project Portfolio</strong>: A demonstratable portfolio of projects (academic, internship, or professional) showcasing your ability to build and deploy data/AI solutions.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Proactive Learner</strong>: A team-first mindset with a drive to stay ahead of rapidly evolving AI trends.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Fluent in English + EU residency</strong> (no sponsorship).</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="9"><strong data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="0">Tooling (must understand and use in practice):</strong> Databricks (Spark/SQL), Azure Cloud, Python, Delta Lake, and Git.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="10">Nice to have</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="11"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Azure AI Stack</strong>: Experience with Azure OpenAI and Azure Machine Learning services.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">LLM Toolkits</strong>: Familiarity with frameworks like <strong data-path-to-node="11,1,0" data-index-in-node="47">LangChain</strong> or Semantic Kernel, and an understanding of LLMOps.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">DevOps/IaC</strong>: Experience with GitHub Actions and <strong data-path-to-node="11,2,0" data-index-in-node="47">Terraform</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">ML Frameworks</strong>: Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn.</p> </li> </ul>