DevOps Engineer – AI Model Ops – Zurich – F/M/D

Company Description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Consulting, Design, Cloud, Data, and Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.

Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

Why join Synechron ?

We are in constant search for talented and enthusiastic people who are passionate about working with our clients and being the best ambassadors for our company.

Job Description

Your mission:

To reinforce the Synechron Switzerland team, we are looking for a DevOps Engineer – AI Model Ops. Our mission is for one of our clients, a major/global financial institution in Zurich.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop production-ready, robust, and scalable systems in the domain of AI operations, focusing on next-generation technology.
• Collaborate within an agile environment to provide innovative technical solutions that meaningfully enhance the experience of end users, including model developers, data scientists, and quantitative analysts.
• Contribute to significant cost savings for our client by optimizing the time to market of AI applications while adhering to operational controls and governance.
• Lead the development and management of a centralized model registry for the bank, ensuring effective tracking and governance of AI models.
• Develop CICTCD pipelines for different runtimes and platforms.
• Develop APIs and services for AI products that facilitate model monitoring and enhance performance and security.
• Integrate robust security solutions, including model scanners and AI firewalls, to safeguard AI operations.

Qualifications

Your profile and skills:

• You justify a strong proficiency in Python, demonstrating your ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• You are experienced in Infrastructure as Code.
• You have good knowledge of provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure, particularly using Terraform.
• You have experience with scripting for automation of cloud-related tasks. (e.g. Bash and / or PowerShell for Azure automation).
• You have experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD methodologies as well as GitLab.
• You possess a solid understanding of cloud services, capabilities, and architecture.
• You have experience in deploying, managing, and scaling applications (preferably on Azure).
• You are experienced in containerization and orchestration, particularly with Docker and Kubernetes, and ideally, you have worked with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for managing containerized applications.
• You have the ability to understand and implement cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network security groups (NSGs), and Azure Active Directory (AAD).
• You possess knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and tools.
• You have experience with incident management.
• You show experience in cost management, utilizing Azure Cost Management tools to monitor and optimize cloud costs.
• You are familiar with Ansible.
• You speak English fluently.
• You possess a valid Swiss work permit, or you are EU national and willing to relocate to Zurich.

Additional Information

What we offer you:

• An enriching, dynamic, and stimulating professional experience;
• Professional stability with a long-term contract;
• Monthly support to finance your lunches;
• A competitive salary package;
• The opportunity to be part of a multicultural, supportive, hardworking team driven by values;
• Support, proximity, regular feedback, and exceptional events;
• Up to 5 days of training per year;
• Free and unlimited access to our global E-learning platform -> Over 16,000 modules available;
• Annual license to access our banking/finance profession training platform to enhance your knowledge of various banking/financial professions and stay professionally updated;
• A certified working environment - GREAT PLACE TO WORK.

If you believe you are the right candidate, please submit your application! We look forward to receiving your application!