We are looking for an experienced Machine Learning Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable AI and ML solutions across modern cloud data platforms. This role combines architecture, engineering, and strategic leadership to enable enterprise-scale machine learning capabilities. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Databricks and a deep understanding of ML lifecycle management, MLOps, scalable data architectures, and AI platform governance. This is a highly collaborative role working closely with Data Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business stakeholders to design robust, scalable, and production-ready AI solutions.
This role has the responsabilities to:
- Define and lead the architecture for scalable Machine Learning and AI platforms.
- Design end-to-end ML workflows using Databricks, including: Feature engineering, Model training, Experimentation, Deployment, Monitoring
- Architect scalable data pipelines for AI/ML workloads using:, Apache Spark, Python, SQL
- Establish MLOps best practices including:, CI/CD for ML, Model versioning, Model governance, Automated retraining, Model drifting, Observability and monitoring
- Design secure and compliant AI architectures aligned with governance and privacy standards.
- Partner with Data Engineering teams to optimize data models and feature stores.
- Guide Data Scientists and ML Engineers on scalable production design patterns.
- Evaluate and integrate modern AI capabilities, including (this will be a plus): LLMs, Vector databases, Retrieval augmented generation (RAG), AI agents
- Drive cost optimization, scalability, and operational excellence across ML platforms.
- Define reference architectures and best practices across multiple ML teams (not just owning a single project).
- Support stakeholder engagement and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
Requirements
- 8+ years in Data, AI, or Machine Learning Engineering roles.
- 3+ years designing ML platforms or AI architecture at scale.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Databricks
- Apache Spark
- Python
- SQL
- Strong understanding of:
- MLOps
- ML lifecycle management
- Distributed ML systems
- Feature engineering
- Model deployment patterns
- Databricks Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architecture experience.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience deploying ML models into production environments.
- Strong knowledge of data architecture and scalable ETL/ELT patterns.
- Experience working with orchestration frameworks such as Apache Airflow.
- Strong stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills.
BenefitsThe Things We Really Care About:
- Health Insurance, because health comes first
- Flexible working hours
- Open holidays, take the time you need for yourself
- Profit distribution for everyone
- Mindera Annual Trip, Sports, and sharing groups to connect and have fun!
- Training & conferences, create your own training plan
- Child Care vouchers
Other good things:
- Choose Laptop & Peripherals that best suit your needs
- Hotspot with unlimited usage (PT), for work or Netflix ;)
- We have amazing offices in Porto, Aveiro, and Coimbra if you want to physically connect with minders. Remote from Portugal is also an option. Remote from other Countries will depend on your current location and Projects.
- At the offices, we have a wide range of snacks to keep you fed and healthy
- Partnerships with local businesses
Most of all you get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together in a politics-free environment. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organization attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. Freedom and Responsibility go hand in hand, and we value commitment, feedback, and empathy.
About Mindera
At Mindera we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love.
Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera.
We partner with our clients, to understand their products and deliver high-performance, resilient, and scalable software systems that create an impact on their users and businesses across the world.
You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together.
Our culture reflects our lean and self-management attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication.
We are proud of our work and we love to learn all and everything while navigating through an Agile, Lean and collaborative environment.
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Our offices are located: Porto, Portugal | Aveiro, Portugal | Coimbra, Portugal | Leicester, UK | San Diego, USA | San Francisco, USA | Chennai, India | Bengaluru, India | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | Blumenau, Brazil
Skills Required
- 8+ years in Data, AI, or Machine Learning Engineering roles
- 3+ years designing ML platforms or AI architecture at scale
- Strong hands-on experience with Databricks
- Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark
- Strong hands-on experience with Python
- Strong hands-on experience with SQL
- Strong understanding of MLOps
- Strong understanding of ML lifecycle management
- Strong understanding of distributed ML systems
- Strong understanding of feature engineering
- Strong understanding of model deployment patterns
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience deploying ML models into production environments
- Strong knowledge of data architecture and scalable ETL/ELT patterns
- Experience working with orchestration frameworks such as Apache Airflow
- Databricks Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architecture experience
Mindera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight health insurance, medical assistance, and wellbeing programs across locations, with the UK explicitly offering private medical including mental‑health, optical, and dental coverage. Country pages position healthcare as a core element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and flexible vacation policies are described as standard, with some locales referencing generous or unlimited PTO. Flexible schedules and remote options further support time away when needed.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexibility, remote/hybrid work, and wellness initiatives (e.g., mental‑health sessions and onsite activities) are emphasized as part of the employee experience. Cultural perks such as team gatherings and trips add lifestyle value.
Mindera Insights
What We Do
At Mindera we craft software with people we love. Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera. You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organization attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. We partner with our clients, to understand their product and deliver high performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world Our offices are located in: Portugal | UK | USA | India | Romania | Brazil
