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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI & Cloud Application Architect - **Company:** VAT Vakuumventile AG - **Location:** Haag, Austria - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Software Coding, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careerjet.at/jobad/at1b414410241e459d004a49d8ec90afe2 ## About the Role * Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, data science, math, engineering, or physics. * Extensive hands-on cloud development experience in Azure; knowledge of AWS, GCP and Databricks is a plus. * Advanced coding skills (Python, SQL) and experience architecting complex solutions and software on the cloud. * Expert knowledge in data engineering, data pipelines, and ETL processes. * Proven track record in AI/ML pipelines, preferably in forecasting or other supply chain applications. * Mastery of the full software development lifecycle (CI/CD, design, prototyping, deployment, maintenance, etc.). * Senior-level experience in cross-functional teamwork, stakeholder management, communication, and presentation.. ## Description Join us as a AI & Cloud Application Architect to shape the future of cloud-based business applications in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) department. You'll drive innovation, help to establish a competence center, and train the organization on advanced cloud and AI solutions. If you're passionate about technology and its business impact, we want to hear from you! 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