Software Engineer Python (gn) AI Integration

Description

Be you, join us.

We are seeking a talented and experienced mid-level Software Engineer (gn) to join our product development team with a passion for AI, agent-based architectures, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration. This is a full-time position offered in a hybrid work model at our headquarters in Hasselt, Belgium.

You will collaborate closely with engineers, product owners, data scientists, and designers to design and develop robust, scalable back-end systems that seamlessly integrate AI-powered capabilities into our industrial analytics platform. This role requires a strong focus on enterprise-grade productization, including secure authentication and authorization, to ensure our solutions meet the performance, security, and compliance needs of large-scale deployments

In return, we offer you

• The opportunity to work with a dynamic and fast-growing company in the industrial analytics space
• Work with a global team of experts in data science, software engineering, and industrial automation
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including a company car
• A developer laptop (Linux, Mac)
• A flexible (up to 60%) remote work policy
• A great office at the Corda Campus in Hasselt
• Career growth and development opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
• Joining a visionary technical innovator where you can work with state-of-the-art tools
• Fun, collaborative, and challenging work environment
• Flexible working hours and attention to work/life balance
• An open-minded culture where you can ‘be your best you’
• Personal Learning and Development budget and guidance

• Company managed and external training opportunities

  We are committed to providing a fun, collaborative, and challenging work environment and offer a competitive salary and benefits package. We also offer career growth and development opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.

Your Role

• You will be part of a fun agile team to grow and build our platform
• Collaborate with the product owner, team architect and other stakeholders to to design and implement back-end services that integrate AI/agent workflows and MCP endpoints into the TrendMiner platform
• Design, develop, and maintain APIs in Python to support AI model execution, MCP communication, and integration with external AI services
• Implement and manage authentication and authorization flows, including Keycloak-based identity management
• Develop and maintain secure data pipelines for AI features, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards
• Write unit and integration tests, and participate in code reviews to ensure quality and reliability
• Contribute to our back-end community by sharing knowledge, best practices, and participating in cross-team initiatives, particularly those focused on machine learning integration
• Stay updated on emerging back-end technologies, machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure ML), and industry trends, and propose improvements to our back-end architecture and processes to enhance machine learning integration capabilities

Your Skills

Must-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a back-end developer with expertise in Python application development
• Strong proficiency in Python, data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming principles, and familiarity with machine learning concepts
• Strong understanding of AI agent-based architectures, including experience integrating AI models, services, or MCP endpoints into production software
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization technologies, including Keycloak-based identity management systems
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment with knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and SQL
• Experience with API design principles (RESTful APIs)
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

  Nice-to-have

• Experience with Java and Spring Boot is a plus
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Python unittests, Pytest, JUnit) is a plus
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus

About TrendMiner

TrendMiner is an innovative software development company specializing in industrial analytics. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to provide advanced analytics solutions for time-series, event, and asset data, with a growing focus on integrating machine learning capabilities. Our dynamic team is committed to delivering high-quality software products that empower our clients to optimize their operations and drive business growth. We are a fast-growing company based in Hasselt, Belgium, with a global customer base spanning several industries, including chemicals, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.