Lead, Data and AI Engineer

Job Description: At Schneider Electric, we are the leading digital partner in sustainability and efficiency for businesses, communities, and individuals. Our goal is for all people to be able to make the most of our energy and resources through the integration of processes, software, big data, and energy technologies that enable integrated management of buildings, industries, and cities. We are present in over 110 countries with a diverse and disruptive team of over 150,000 people. If you are seeking an opportunity to propel your career and challenge your creativity, we want to meet you! Schneider Digital is the digital department of Schneider Electric, leading the digital transformation in the company by giving support globally to our internal teams and our clients. Schneider Digital consists of 6 Digital Hubs worldwide which are strategically located to ensure a 24/7 support across the company (France, China, India, USA, Mexico and Spain). We are looking for a hands-on Data Engineer with strong AI experience to design, develop, deploy, and support scalable, cloud-native data solutions. This role will work closely with product, architecture, DevOps, and analytics teams to deliver reliable and secure data platforms, while providing post-production support for live systems. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and a passion for building high-quality data solutions in a fast-paced Agile environment. Key Responsibilities: • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data platforms using AWS services. • Develop and manage cloud-native data solutions leveraging services such as S3, Lambda, Glue, RDS, Step Functions, and IAM. • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation to ensure repeatable and reliable deployments. • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions integrated with CloudFormation. • Write production-grade, maintainable code using Python or Node.js. • Support post-deployment and production (PROD) operations, including troubleshooting, incident resolution, and performance tuning. • Collaborate with solution architects and engineers to contribute to solution design and continuously improve existing architectures. • Collaborate with Data Scientists, AI Engineers, and business stakeholders to enable scalable and secure AI/ML workloads. • Ensure best practices for security, scalability, reliability, and cost optimization are followed. • Work in an Agile delivery model, adapting to evolving business requirements and priorities. • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives. (External) English Qualifications: What qualifications will make you successful for this role? • 5–8 years of experience working as a Data Engineer in AWS-based environments. • Strong hands-on experience with core AWS services, including: o S3, Lambda, IAM, RDS, Glue, Step Functions • Proven experience in defining and managing CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions. • Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably AWS CloudFormation. • Strong programming skills in Python or Node.js. • Experience supporting production systems and handling operational issues in live environments. • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery practices. • Strong understanding of data modeling, data governance, data quality, metadata management, and master data concepts. • Experience working with structured and unstructured data to support AI and analytics use cases. • Familiarity with data lake architectures, Lakehouse concepts, and modern data platforms. • Exposure to AI security, responsible AI, and data privacy principles. Communication & Soft Skills: • Proactive, self-driven mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including product, architecture, and DevOps. • Clear and concise oral and written communication skills. • Eagerness to learn new technologies and continuously improve technical skill. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working in large, global, or enterprise environments. • Exposure to data lakes, streaming, or analytics platforms on AWS. • Experience building data pipelines to support AI copilots, intelligent assistants, knowledge management, or conversational AI solutions. • Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools in cloud environments. • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Engineer / Solutions Architect) are a plus. What will you get? We adapt to you: With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities. We know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home. Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most. Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences. ‍Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid). We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one. We take care of you: With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy access to wellness content, nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more! ‍From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with Wellhub so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best. Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs. We empower you: With Career Hub, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally. We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program. We celebrate everyone's talent and success with our recognition program, through which you can give and receive points for your achievements and redeem them for gift cards at your favorite stores. You will have life insurance for your protection. We offer you a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more. With Club Schneider, you will enjoy special discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other external services. Participate in company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment. Let us learn about you! Apply today. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries Local Benefits (English): At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team: Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges. Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future. Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow. Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace. Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education. (External) English Company Boiler Plate: Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.