Applied AI Consultant Engineer

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If you want to be part of a team that drives real change, we want to meet you.Applied AI Consultant EngineerWe are looking for an Applied AI Consultant Engineer to join our management consulting practice at the intersection of strategic project delivery and AI-powered innovation. This hybrid role is designed for someone who can operate both as a technical builder and a consulting contributor, supporting client-facing strategic engagements while also leading internal initiatives to deploy AI agents, automation workflows and multi-agent systems that enhance how our team works.You will be embedded within a senior consulting team, working across healthcare and life sciences projects, and will play a key role in shaping how AI transforms our delivery model from the inside out, including deploying LLMs-native capabilities directly into consulting workflows.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESConsulting & Strategic ProjectsSupport the design and execution of strategic consulting projects, contributing sharp analytical thinking and structured problem-solving alongside AI-powered deliveryTranslate complex business problems into AI-driven solutions, working closely with project leadsCommunicate technical approaches and outputs to non-technical stakeholders, including client leadershipContribute to project scoping, workplan structuring, and deliverable preparation in a fast-paced, multi-project environmentAI Engineering & Pipeline DevelopmentDesign and implement Python-based data pipelines integrating external data sources and APIsDevelop automated workflows for data extraction, cleaning, filtering and transformationIntegrate LLM APIs for classification, standardization and structured information extractionDesign and refine prompt strategies and implement validation logic for structured outputsBuild reusable components for query generation and multi-source data integrationEnsure robustness, logging and maintainability of AI-powered workflowsAgent Deployment & Internal AI InnovationDesign and deploy LLMs-powered agents to automate recurring consulting tasks such as research synthesis, document drafting, data analysis and reportingBuild and maintain MCPs servers to expose internal tools, data sources and APIs as callable resources for agentsDefine and package custom skills and automation workflows that can be triggered within LLMs, turning repeatable consulting processes into structured, reusable agent capabilitiesArchitect multi-agent systems where specialized agents collaborate on complex, multi-step tasksDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)2–5 years of experience in applied AI, data engineering, or a consulting-adjacent technical roleStrong Python programming skills, particularly in data processing, API integration, and modular designLocation: Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid with strong preference for in-office presence for collaboration)TECHNICAL COMPETENCES & SOFT SKILLSTechnical competencies:Working knowledge of Python (or R), SQL, and common data manipulation/visualization libraries.Solid experience working with REST APIs and structured data (e.g., JSON)Hands-on experience working with LLM APIs in real-world project settingsExperience with prompt engineering, structured outputs, tool use patterns and error handlingPractical knowledge of MCP server design and implementationNice to HaveDemonstrated experience building agents with tool use, skills, or multi-agent coordinationFamiliarity with MCP ecosystems and third-party MCP integrationsBackground in or exposure to management consulting workflows and deliverable formatsExperience working with clinical, healthcare, or life sciences datasetsFamiliarity with RAG architectures, vector databases, or knowledge graph systemsSoft Skills:Ability to work across multiple concurrent projects with a structured, autonomous mindsetStrong communication skills, able to present technical work clearly to business audiencesStrong learning orientation; receptive to feedback and proactive about development.Reliable execution and follow-through; escalates risks early and appropriately.Organized and detail-oriented; respects documentation and traceability requirements.Team-first mindset; collaborates effectively across functions and geographies.Candidates with a disability certificate of 33% or higher are encouraged to apply.LanguagesEnglishEducationBachelor of Science (BS) (Required), Masters of Science (MS): Computer and Information Science, Masters of Science (MS): Data Processing, Masters of Science (MS): Engineering, Masters of Science (MS): StatisticsContract TypeRegularSummaryLocation: BarcelonaType: Full time