AI Engineer

Python AI Engineer (Backend + Applied ML)

Location : Malaysia

Role Overview

Build backend services and integrate AI/ML models into production systems for Sales IT applications. This role combines Java-based backend development with hands-on Python-based model training and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and support REST APIs and microservices
• Write Python code for data preparation, model training, and evaluation
• Work on AI model development (feature engineering, training runs, metrics, iteration)
• Integrate trained models into applications (APIs or batch jobs)
• Ensure performance, reliability, and maintainability of services and models
• Work with SQL and relational databases for data handling and optimization
• Follow engineering best practices (Git, testing, code reviews, CI/CD)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Take ownership of tasks—from problem breakdown to execution

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong programming skills in Java and Python
• Experience with Spring Boot for backend development
• Understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with at least one ML framework:
• PyTorch
• TensorFlow
• scikit-learn
• Experience training and evaluating ML models (academic, internship, or work projects)
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/Oracle)
• Familiarity with Git, debugging, and testing workflows

Good to Have

• Experience deploying ML models (batch or real-time inference)
• Basic understanding of MLOps practices
• Exposure to cloud platforms:
• Amazon Web Services / Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with containers and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Exposure to distributed systems or tools like Apache Kafka or Redis

What We Look For

• Able to work independently and drive tasks to completion
• Comfortable working on both backend systems and AI/ML problems
• Clear communication and collaboration in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and improve continuously

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)