We are looking for a **Senior AI Engineering Machine Learning Engineer** to lead backend development for advanced GenAI projects. You will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable AI\-driven applications using OpenAI APIs and cloud\-native tools, with a focus on automation and monitoring. Join us to play a key role in innovative AI solutions and grow your expertise in AI engineering. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Design and enhance backend services supporting AI and large language model applications * Integrate and scale LLM\-based solutions within cloud infrastructures * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment automation * Monitor AI service performance and implement improvements * Ensure comprehensive observability and logging for LLM API usage * Collaborate closely with DevOps and AI/Data Science teams to improve processes * Utilize cloud platforms, especially Azure, to deploy and scale AI applications * Create APIs and microservices enabling AI\-powered capabilities **Requirements** * At least 3 years of professional experience in machine learning engineering with a backend software emphasis * Proven expertise with OpenAI APIs and integrating AI services * Strong knowledge of MLOps and CI/CD tools such as Orion, ArgoCD, and Opsera * Experience with monitoring and observability platforms like Grafana, Dynatrace, and ThoughtSpot * Solid background with cloud and infrastructure technologies including Azure, Apache Spark, and Databricks * Advanced Python programming abilities and understanding of microservices architecture * Fluent English communication skills at B2 level or above **We offer** * Learning Culture \- We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally * Health Coverage \- Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family * Visual Benefit \- Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200\.000 COP for any visual health expenses * Life Insurance Plan \- We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full\-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone. * Medical Leave Coverage \- We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us * Professional Growth Opportunities \- We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally * Stock Option Purchase Plan \- As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization * Additional Income \- Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways * Community Benefit \- You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams! *Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.* EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi\-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting\-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.