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Fullstack Developer Python/React (Barcelona) H/M

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰EUR 68/hr
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🌐Spain
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📅Posted 22 hours ago

Our high-tech sector client is in search of a fullstack Python/React developer. They are looking for a senior software engineer who can handle both backend and frontend tasks in a modern, cloud-focuse...

FastapiPythonReact
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Google Document AI / Google Workflows Experte ab sofort für 3+ Monate (Remote)

🧑‍💻AI Specialist
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 1 day ago

An expert in Google Document AI and Google Workflows is needed immediately for a minimum of 3 months on a remote basis for a client based in Hamburg. The ideal candidate should have experience in docu...

Document processingOCRGoogle Document AIGoogle WorkflowsGCPCloud Functions
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Python-Entwicklung Prozesssoftware

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 1 day ago

Looking for a freelance developer with expertise in Python 3.x to take on tasks involving the development, enhancement, and refactoring of process software modules. The project also requires taking ov...

PythonSoftware developmentRefactoringREST API architectureRequest validationError handling
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Python-Entwick­lung Prozess­soft­ware

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Unknown
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📅Posted 1 day ago

The client is seeking a skilled software developer with expertise in Python for the development, enhancement, and refactoring of process software modules. The responsibilities include managing the lif...

PythonRESTful API developmentSQL databasesClean code principlesAutomated testingCI/CD pipelines
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AI Prompt Engineer

🧑‍💻AI Specialist
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💰Negotiable
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🌐United Kingdom
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🗣️🇺🇸
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📅Posted 1 day ago

The Pub Sec client at Harvey Nash is in need of an AI Prompt Engineer for a 12-month contract outside IR35. The ideal candidate will focus on designing and optimizing prompt-based solutions for AI sys...

Large Language Models (LLMs)Prompt EngineeringPythonOCR TechnologiesData Extraction WorkflowsAPIs
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Öffentliche Kontaktdaten von Behörden im Netz ermitteln - Excel-Datei liefern

🧑‍💻Data Analyst
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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📅Posted 2 days ago

We are seeking the complete contact details of all regulatory agencies in Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia, including the first and last name of the regulatory agency's director, their email address...

Data collectionWeb scrapingData processingData validationCommunication skillsAttention to detail
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Python Developer (m/w/d) FastAPI, SQLAlchemy & OAuth2/OIDC - remote & Berlin/FFM

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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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📅Posted 2 days ago

Our client is in need of a Python Developer (m/f/d) with expertise in FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, and OAuth2/OIDC, starting from February 16, 2026, for a project expected to run until August 2026 with a poss...

PythonFastAPISQLAlchemyOAuth2OIDCBackend Development
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Senior Data Architect (m/w/d) - Remote und Frankfurt

🧑‍💻Data Architect
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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📅Posted 2 days ago

We are looking for a specialist (m/f/d) for our project IT_2112 with a mix of remote work and onsite presence in Frankfurt. The project is set to start on February 16, 2026, and will run until Decembe...

JavaPythonAWSKubernetesDockerRESTful APIs
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Archiviertes Projekt - AI‑gestützte Artikelsuche - kurzfristiger Entwicklungsbedarf - Phase 1

🧑‍💻AI Specialist
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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📅Posted 2 days ago

Seeking immediate assistance for the implementation of the first phase of a conversational AI application to be integrated into an existing software system. The client is in need of support for this a...

PythonNatural Language Processing (NLP)Machine LearningChatbot developmentAPI integrationSoftware system integration
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Voice AI Expert for Function Calls and Model Fine-Tuning

🧑‍💻AI Specialist
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💰USD 150/hr
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🌐Unknown
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📅Posted 3 days ago

Matador.ai is in search of a Voice AI Expert to strengthen their voice technology capabilities. They are looking for someone skilled in building function calls, proficient in coding, and experienced i...

VapiElevenlabsRetell Ai
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Expert Data Transfer / Intégration SI

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💰EUR 62/hr
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🌐France
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📅Posted 4 days ago

In the context of a project related to integrating an investment company within an asset management firm, we are seeking an expert in data transfers and interconnections between information systems. T...

ApiControl-MMiddlewarePython
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Data Architect Azure Databricks (m/w/d) Remote / ZCTA237732

🧑‍💻Data Architect
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Remote
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 5 days ago

Our client, a large company, is currently seeking a freelance professional to fulfill the role of a Data Architect. The ideal candidate will be responsible for tasks such as conceptualizing and develo...

Azure DatabricksSparkData Lakehouse-ArchitecturesData EngineeringData ModelingStreaming Data
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Data Architect Azure Databricks (m/w/d) Remote / ZCTA237732

🧑‍💻Data Architect
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Remote
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 5 days ago

Our client is currently seeking a freelance professional with extensive experience and expertise in data architecture and engineering, specifically in Azure Databricks, Spark, and Data Lakehouse archi...

Azure DatabricksSparkData Lakehouse ArchitecturesData Engineering in Cloud EnvironmentData ModelingScala
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Tech Lead DevOps CIAM (AWS / SAP CDC Gigya / Cybersécurité)

🧑‍💻Data Engineer
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💰Negotiable
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 5 days ago

Our client is currently in the process of deploying a CIAM platform based on SAP Customer Data Cloud (Gigya) to manage customer authentication and identity for both B2B and B2C users. The platform inc...

ApiApi RestAws CloudCi/CdCybersécuritéDevops
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Data Architect – Azure Databricks (m/w/d)

🧑‍💻Data Architect
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Remote
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 5 days ago

We are looking for a freelance Data Architect with extensive experience in defining and developing unified, scalable Data Lakehouse solutions based on Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS),...

Azure DatabricksSparkData Lakehouse-ArchitekturenData Engineering im Cloud-UmfeldDatenmodellierungStreaming- und Batch-Datenquellen Integration
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Senior Quality & Test Engineer (Python/ FastApi) (m/w/d) remote

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 5 days ago

We are currently seeking a Senior Quality & Test Engineer with expertise in Python and FastAPI, based in Köln, Deutschland, for a freelance project. The project entails the modernization of an existin...

PythonFastAPIQuality AssuranceTestingAutomationDocker
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Senior Quality & Test Engineer (Python / FastAPI) (m/w/d)

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Remote
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 5 days ago

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Quality & Test Engineer (Python / FastAPI) to join their team. The position is remote with a start date of February 2, 2026, and requires full-time availabilit...

PythonFastAPIQuality AssuranceTestingSoftware DevelopmentTest Automation
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Senior Refactoring & Standards Engineer (Python / FastAPI) (m/w/d)

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Remote
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 5 days ago

Our client is currently in need of a Senior Refactoring & Standards Engineer with expertise in Python and FastAPI to join their team remotely on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate should be able t...

PythonFastAPIRefactoringCode StandardsSoftware EngineeringAPI development
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Entwickler Conversational AI/Chatbots (m/w/d) - 100% REMOTE - Nearshore auch möglich

🧑‍💻AI Specialist
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 5 days ago

We are looking for a Conversational AI/Chatbot Developer to work remotely or potentially nearshore starting in February 2026 for a project duration of at least 3 months on a full-time basis. The devel...

PythonNatural Language Processing (NLP)Machine LearningDialogflowRasaRESTful APIs
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Fullstack Developer (m/f/d) Implementation and Device Data Integration ID26813-0

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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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🗣️🇺🇸
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📅Posted 5 days ago

We are currently seeking a Fullstack Developer (m/f/d) specialized in Implementation and Device Data Integration for a project with a duration from March 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The project ent...

JavaScriptNode.jsReactMongoDBAPI integrationAWS
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Python Engineer

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰Negotiable
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🌐United Kingdom
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🗣️🇺🇸
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📅Posted 5 days ago

The organization is seeking a Python Engineer for a 6-month contract based in Edinburgh on a remote basis, deemed Outside IR35. The role involves enhancing digital registration automation through OCR,...

PythonOCRObject DetectionLLMPyTorchAWS
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Développeur Python/OpenAPI/Apigee/Gitlab

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰EUR 68/hr
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🌐France
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📅Posted 6 days ago

The API Platform team at Accor is seeking an experienced professional to actively contribute to enhancing the API platform, streamlining API production, and consumption processes within the organizati...

ApigeeGitlabOpenapiPython
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Développeur DevOps Full Stack - React & Python (H/F)

🧑‍💻Data Engineer
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💰EUR 66/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 6 days ago

A Developer DevOps Full Stack is needed to join a team in Lille (59) for a 3-day remote position starting on 09/02/2026. The developer will be responsible for working on two products dedicated to prod...

Amazon DynamodbApi RestDockerGitlab CiKubernetesPython
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Développeur Fullstack Sénior – Stack : Python / Angular / GCP

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰EUR 57/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 6 days ago

We are looking for an experienced Fullstack Developer to work on strategic projects requiring a strong dual expertise: developing complex interfaces and designing high-performance Data-oriented APIs. ...

AngularApi RestFlaskGoogle Cloud Platform (Gcp)PythonSpringboot
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Tester mit Erfahrung in Conversational AI/Chatbots (Cognigy, KI-Agenten, Liveagenten) (m/w/d)

🧑‍💻AI Specialist
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 6 days ago

Our client is currently seeking a Developer with experience in developing Conversational AI/Chatbots using Cognigy. The position is based in Remote/Berlin with a start date of 09.02.2026. The work wil...

CognigyConversational AIChatbotsDevelopmentJavaScriptNode.js
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Senior Agentic AI Developer

🧑‍💻AI Specialist
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💰Negotiable
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🌐England
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🗣️🇺🇸
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📅Posted 6 days ago

A rapidly growing tech-driven scale-up, supported by a global organization, is seeking a Senior Agentic AI Developer specializing in Python, LangGraph, RAG, and Knowledge Graphs to spearhead the desig...

PythonLangGraphRAGKnowledge GraphsAI EngineeringMachine Learning
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Développeur Senior Python

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰EUR 51/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 6 days ago

The client is seeking a technical leader and best practices expert to lead the squad, translate functional needs into detailed technical specifications, design standardized, modern, and easily maintai...

ApiApi PlatformCloudDjangoFastapiGit
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Databricks Data Engineer

🧑‍💻Data Engineer
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💰Negotiable
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 6 days ago

Seeking a recognized expert in data platform and Lakehouse architecture, with a strong proficiency in optimizing Spark/PySpark, cluster policies and configuration, monitoring performance, and automati...

Api RestPyspark
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Lead Full Stack Engineer (AI &Agentic UI)

🧑‍💻Data Manager
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💰EUR 100/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 6 days ago

As part of an advanced innovation program within a Tech Accelerator, we are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to work on the design and deployment of next-generation data & AI products, incorporating lang...

AnalyseApiAzureData AnalysisData GovernanceData Quality
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TEACH LEAD DATA ENGINEER H/F

🧑‍💻Data Engineer
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💰Negotiable
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 6 days ago

Axone by Synapse, an innovative IT consulting firm, is looking for a Tech Lead Data Engineer to join one of its client's long-term projects. The Tech Lead will be part of a squad consisting of 5 to 10...

Agile ScrumAzureCi/CdCloudDatabricksFastapi
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AI Architect

🧑‍💻AI Specialist
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Scotland
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🗣️🇺🇸
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📅Posted 7 days ago

A Public Sector Client based in Edinburgh (Hybrid) is seeking for a contract AI Architect to join their team for a 12-month duration. The ideal candidate will play a key role in establishing and maint...

PythonC#.NETReactRESTful API designAzure AI service orchestration
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Développeur Python Confirmé

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰Negotiable
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 7 days ago

For a client in the banking sector, you will be involved in the evolution of a Python engine used for analyzing the client's banking data. This involves development in Python and SQL using the Big Dat...

Apache AirflowDbtFastapiGitlabPandasPython
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AI Engineer Senior (Générative IA / Microsoft Azure)

🧑‍💻AI Specialist
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💰EUR 81/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 8 days ago

Our client, a major international player in the private banking sector, is seeking a Senior AI Engineer with expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem for a long-term assignment within a generative A...

Microsoft Copilot StudioApiAzureAzure AiIaIa Générative
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Besoin Python IA (FastAPI)

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰Negotiable
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 8 days ago

The IT Department under the Augmented program is in need of a back-end development service to assist in implementing a platform based on intelligent agents, specifically Retrieval-Augmented Generation...

AiApi RestGoogle Cloud Platform (Gcp)MongodbOauth2Postgresql
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Architecte domaine fonctionnel -Data

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💰EUR 81/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 8 days ago

For a domain architecture activity within a team of around twenty domain architects, this freelance project focuses on the DATA domain, requiring expertise in Data Governance and Data architectures li...

ApiArchitectureElectronic Design Automation (Eda)
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ARCHITECTE FONCTIONNEL ASSURANCE - DATA

🧑‍💻Other Data Roles
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💰EUR 88/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 9 days ago

We are looking for a Functional Architect - Data Domain (M/F) in Le Mans who is passionate about data architecture and governance. Join our team of functional architects to support the transformation ...

ApiArchitectureData GovernanceElectronic Design Automation (Eda)Togaf
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Développeur Fullstack Python/Angular confirmé & Intégration IA Générative (RAG/FastAPI)

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰Negotiable
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 9 days ago

Join the "Tactical Developments" team within the Fast Delivery Solutions Division of a large corporation, working in an agile/commando mode to deliver innovative solutions meeting immediate business n...

AngularFastapiIaPythonRag
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Développeur Senior Fullstack Angular & Python (expertise Devops)

🧑‍💻Data Engineer
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💰EUR 60/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 9 days ago

Our client, a large-scale organization operating in a technical-rich environment, is seeking a Senior Developer to participate in the entire lifecycle of applications, from design to production deploy...

AngularFastapiFlaskGoogle Cloud Platform (Gcp)JavascriptMongodb
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Senior Data Architect (Webanwendung) (m/w/d)

🧑‍💻Data Architect
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 9 days ago

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Data Architect (Web Application) to join their team, either remotely or in Frankfurt am Main. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and optimiz...

Data ArchitectureWeb DevelopmentDatabase ManagementData ModelingSQLETL
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Développeur Fullstack Senior Python Typescript(H/F)

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰Negotiable
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 11 days ago

In the scope of a large-scale program, we are seeking an experienced Fullstack Developer to work on the design, development, and maintenance of critical software components. The project focuses on inn...

Api RestPythonTypescript
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Développeur Backend Python & IA

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰EUR 78/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 11 days ago

Our client, who is currently engaged in an innovation program focusing on artificial intelligence, is seeking a Backend Python developer with expertise in AI. The main goal is to evaluate various AI t...

Agile ScrumBack-EndCloudFastapiPython
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Expert Data Référentiels

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💰EUR 72/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 11 days ago

We are looking for an Expert Data Reference Specialist who can work closely with the Business Analyst to define the workload and tasks at hand. The ideal candidate will have experience developing data...

ApiAzure DevopsAzure SynapseMicroservicesPyspark
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Architecte Fonctionnel DATA

🧑‍💻Other Data Roles
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💰EUR 88/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 11 days ago

Covéa is seeking a Domain Data Architect to join their domain architecture team, working alongside a group of around 20 architects located in Le Mans, Levallois, and Niort. This role involves serving ...

Api
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Architecte SI (API, DATA, TOGAF)

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💰EUR 78/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 12 days ago

DSI ESF is looking to add an experienced SI Architect to their team to support the operational implementation of their urbanization plan. The Architect will be responsible for providing technical expe...

ApiArchitecture
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Développeur Python - FastAPI - IA

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰EUR 68/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 12 days ago

We are seeking a Python Developer with expertise in FastAPI, AI, and backend development to contribute to benchmarking, evaluating, and testing AI solutions for our client. The developer will be respo...

FastapiIa GénérativePython
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Développeur Python IA

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰EUR 71/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 12 days ago

The project requires a freelancer to conduct benchmarking, evaluation, and testing of AI solutions, as well as provide technical and strategic recommendations for AI management and teams. Main tasks i...

FastapiIa GénérativePython
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Tech Lead Cloud Privé & Python (H/F)

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰EUR 87/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 12 days ago

As part of a strategic program focusing on the platformization of the IT system, we are seeking a Tech Lead specializing in Private Cloud and Python to work with a client in the banking sector (confid...

ApiAws CloudDevsecopsGitGoogle Cloud Platform (Gcp)Jenkins
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Python Developer

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰GBP 37/hr
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🌐United Kingdom
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🗣️🇺🇸
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📅Posted 12 days ago

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled Python Developer in London on a contract basis with a leading organisation looking for expertise in Python development, AWS infrastructure, customer-...

PythonAwsApiAi
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Power BI Consultant (w/m/d) - Migration & Data Management

🧑‍💻Data Manager
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Unknown
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📅Posted 12 days ago

Our client in the banking sector is seeking a Power BI Consultant (m/f/d) with expertise in Migration & Data Management. The consultant will be responsible for tasks such as migrating Crystal Reports ...

Power BISQLAPI ManagementData Lake ArchitecturesData Catalogs
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Développeur Full Stack Python / Angular – IA Générative

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰EUR 56/hr
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 13 days ago

In a context of close interaction with various fields and rapid innovation, you will join a cross-functional development team dedicated to creating high-value digital solutions. Working in an agile en...

AngularFastapiGitIa Générative
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Mission Freelance - Architecte d’Intégration Senior – Data et API – La Défense - Long terme

🧑‍💻Other Data Roles
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💰Negotiable
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🌐France
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🗣️🇫🇷
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📅Posted 13 days ago

My client is in need of a senior Integration Architect to support IT projects involving data integration and API solutions in complex environments, collaborating with IT and business teams. The main r...

ApiMulesoftTalend
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Power BI Entwickler/Berater (w/m/d)

🧑‍💻Data Analyst
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Unknown
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 13 days ago

Our client in the consumer goods industry is seeking a Power BI Developer/Consultant (m/f/d) to provide Knowledge Transfer/Training on the Job over a 3-week period. The tasks involve setting up PowerB...

Power BIPower BI DesktopPower BI ServiceData sources integrationData modelingRow-Level Security
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Python Entwickler/Testautomatisierung (w/m/d)

🧑‍💻Python Expert
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💰Negotiable
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🌐Germany
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🗣️🇩🇪
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📅Posted 14 days ago

We are looking for a Software Developer (m/f/d) with expertise in Python for tool development, specifically focused on testing. The ideal candidate will have experience in Python 3, using tools like p...

Pythonpoetryvirtual environmentsREST APIsFastAPIsoftware development