AI/NLP/ML Expert (hybrid, Brussels / Belgium)

Company Description

We Cook iT is an international software house that delivers software development to its corporate customers by providing highly skilled, communicative IT professionals to build their customized products through outsourcing, nearshoring and turn-key projects’ solutions.

How do we differentiate ourselves? By investing in the professional growth and personal care of our software developers. We provide them with a premium service so that they can do the same for our customers.

Our talented team holds software engineers and sales experts, spread across offices in Europe and South America, and we represent a go-getting and driven company who aims to be an inspiring software house, knowing our future relies on IT.

We Cook iT stand for growth, support, dynamic, companionship and communication. Our head office is located in Portugal in the heart of Lisbon (Avenida da Liberdade) and we work mainly for the European market.

Job Description

We are urgently seeking an AI/NLP/ML Expert to join our Client’s team in Brussels, Belgium.

This senior role is designed for a highly experienced professional in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Machine Learning (ML) with robust expertise in programming languages, large language models (LLMs), and deploying AI solutions in the cloud. The project demands a hands-on expert who can design, implement, and manage cutting-edge AI solutions in a real-world production environment.

Responsibilities:

As an AI/NLP/ML Expert, you will:

• Design complex AI/NLP/ML solutions tailored to business needs, ensuring scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain AI solutions and APIs using Java and Python.
• Leverage LangChain, OpenAPI, and LLMs for cutting-edge enhancements such as semantic search and feature learning.
• Deploy and manage AI/NLP/ML models in public cloud environments, optimizing performance and ensuring operational robustness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of AI functionalities with organizational goals.
• Act as a thought leader and mentor, driving the adoption of best practices in AI/ML development and deployment.

Qualifications

Programming Expertise:

• 15+ years of experience in Java 
• 5+ years of experience in Python 

AI/ML and NLP Skills:

• 3+ years of experience with foundational technologies including:
  • OpenAPI 
  • LLMs (Large Language Models), RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), Feature Learning, and Semantic Search 
• 2+ years of experience with LangChain for NLP workflows 
• 3+ years of experience in deploying and managing AI applications and models in public cloud environments 

Required Attributes and Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, implement, and manage AI applications across diverse domains.
• Proven expertise in semantic search, retrieval-augmented generation, and cutting-edge NLP tools.
• Strong programming proficiency in Java and Python with a keen eye for optimized code and robust implementations.
• Solid hands-on experience with LangChain and deploying AI/ML models in public cloud infrastructures like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Deep familiarity with OpenAPI specifications for seamless integration of APIs in AI systems.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills to tackle complex real-world problems using AI/NLP/ML.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate with technical teams and business leaders effectively.

Additional Information

If you meet the outlined requirements and are ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.