Job Description

Note on the Holiday Season:

We are excited to receive your application! Please note that our team is taking a short break to recharge. We are open for applications now, but will begin reviewing them and getting back to you starting

January 5th

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elevait
The mission of

elevait GmbH & Co. KG

(elevait) is to empower enterprises to unlock the potential of

Artificial Intelligence

(AI) for their business. Our unique approach involves providing AI technology in an easy-to-integrate and easy-to-use software product which leads to rapid business value for our customers. To achieve this, we bring together state-of-the-art machine learning approaches, powerful semantic web concepts, as well as modern web and DevOps technologies in our user-friendly products.

At the heart of our business is the development of advanced machine learning and computer vision solutions. To bring these technologies to life for our customers in the utility sector, we are looking for a

Senior

Python Engineer (f/m/x)

to join our team in Dresden (full-time).
You will be part of our Application Team, the vital link bridging our internal feature development and client delivery. Your daily work will be diverse: from deploying microservices and orchestrating pipelines, to training ML models using our internal frameworks, and communicating directly with customers to solve their technical challenges.

Your Role

You bring our AI to life:

You utilize our internal ML frameworks to train, benchmark, and tune models specifically for our utility customers.

You build robust backend services:

You design and implement scalable microservices to integrate our features into customer environments.

You detect and resolve production issues:

You act as the primary troubleshooter for live systems, digging into logs and complex service interactions to identify root causes and implement fixes to minimize downtime.

You ensure operational excellence:

You take ownership of the stability and maintenance of our

CI/CD

pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring smooth updates and reliable operations.

You orchestrate complex data flows:

You manage and optimize data ingestion and processing pipelines.

You bridge the gap:

You collaborate directly with customers to understand their technical requirements, manage data onboarding, and translate their needs into working solutions.

You drive quality:

You establish and monitor appropriate quality measurements and benchmarks for the deployed models and services.


Your Skills

You have solid experience in

Python

development and a track record of building efficient, scalable code. You are experienced with

CI/CD

and automation tools. You understand the importance of efficient build/deploy pipelines (e.g.,

Jenkins

) and have experience maintaining them in a

Scrum

environment. You prioritize code quality and

testing

. You are used to writing automated tests and ensuring software reliability as part of your development workflow. You possess strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving technical issues independently. You have experience building backend services and working with data, including experience with

FastAPI

and

MongoDB

. You are comfortable working in a

Linux

environment and have practical experience with containerization using

Docker

. You are proficient with version control systems, specifically

Git

, for managing code changes and collaboration. It is a strong plus if you have experience with data orchestration, such as

Apache NiFi

,

Prefect

, or comparable solutions. Exposure to

Machine Learning

concepts or frameworks is a distinct advantage.


What you can expect at elevait

A motivated, talented team

: Join a group of skilled, passionate individuals who value collaboration, curiosity, and craftsmanship. We challenge each other to grow—and support one another along the way.

Tech that supports your growth

: Work with modern, relevant technologies to build meaningful, future-oriented products. We value continuous improvement and learning, so you’ll have plenty of possibilities to explore new tools, refine your skills, and stay up to date with evolving best practices.

Opportunities to shape the future at elevait

: Everyone is encouraged to get involved beyond day-to-day tasks—whether it’s exploring new technologies in Communities of Practice (CoPs), improving processes through task forces, or bringing in your own ideas. Every initiative is welcome, and your voice matters.

Time to connect

: We value the human side of work. Whether it’s over a monthly office breakfast, team events, or game nights, you’ll find true community here.

Flexibility with responsibility

: At elevait, you’re trusted to own your work. Whether you prefer early mornings, plan a workation, or need to spend your afternoons with your kids and catch up in the evening, you can organize your schedule around what matters most—while staying aligned with your team.

A truly international team

: Collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures, bringing different perspectives and ideas to the table.

Snacks and sips

: Good work needs good fuel. We’ve got you covered with great coffee, fresh fruit, and a selection of drinks—so you can stay focused, refreshed, and just the right amount of caffeinated.

Rest & Recharge:

We believe in the importance of downtime. You receive 30 days of paid vacation to unplug and recharge.

Best-in-class Equipment:

Your tools matter. You can choose the hardware (Mac, Linux, or Windows) that fits your workflow best.

Hybrid by Design:

While we love collaborating in our Dresden office, we offer a flexible hybrid working modelthat balances face-to-face time with focused remote work.


Unfortunately, we currently

cannot support relocation and VISA processes from abroad of the EU

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