Senior Data And Ai Automation Engineer
Summary
Senior engineer at EDP (energy/renewables) working hybrid from Lisbon, building AI- and data-driven automation: GenAI/LLM-powered apps, chatbots, ML models, and end-to-end ETL/ELT data pipelines (Azure, Databricks) to streamline business processes and improve customer experience.
We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
Whatyouwilldo:
The candidate willbe responsible fordeveloping and implementing AI, automation, and data-driven solutions that improve business processes and customer experience. They will work hands‑on with Generative AI, machine learning models, data pipelines, and automation tools to create scalable, production‑ready solutions. The role involves designing end‑to‑end automations, building AI-powered applications using LLMs and modern AI frameworks, and developing data solutions that generate actionable insights and support business growth. Working closely with business teams, the candidate willidentifyhigh-impact opportunities, translate business needs into technical solutions, and ensure that developed tools are practical, maintainable, and widely adopted across the organization.
Key responsibilities:
Automation & Process Innovation
Design end-to-end automations integrating AI,dataand business applications
Develop solutions using tools like chatbots, APIs and python code to automate business processes
Design and implement GenAI-powered solutions
Work with LLMs, prompt engineering and modern AI frameworks
Develop ML models tooptimizeand automate business processes
Build end-to-end data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using multiple data sources
Deliver actionable insights and tools to improve operational efficiency
Develop data-driven applications for the B2C segment
Work directly with business teams toidentifyhigh-impact use cases with no intermediaries
Translate real-world problems into scalable technical solutions
Ensure solutions are usable,maintainableand adopted
Workmodel:Hybrid
Location:Lisbon
What are we looking for
More than 5 years of experience in Data, AI, Automation or Software Engineering
Degree or master'sontechnological areas such as: Electrical and computer engineering, Applied Mathematics and Computation, Computer engineering, DataScienceother degrees relevant to the role.
Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
Experience with data platforms (Azure, Databricks)
Experience with APIs (Development and execution)
Solid understanding of data pipelines and analytics
Experience working in an Agile development team
Interest or experience in Generative AI (LLMs, prompt engineering)
Nice to have:
Low Code RPA tools (e.g.UiPath)
Why this role?
- Work on real use cases that affect thousands of customers
- High ownership and direct business impact
- Opportunity to shape how AI and automation can improve business products
More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose .
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences tofulfillour mission of creating new energy for the planet.We are aninclusive employer,ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging foreachperson who is part of EDP group.
As a top employer we:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision‑making;
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Providea meaningfulwork experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
Our efforts have resulted inseveraldistinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting andretainingthe best talent:
Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Top 100Wor
kplacesby Houston Chronicle
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