Explicitly requires vibe coding and use of AI coding assistants (Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf) for rapid AI prototyping and delivery.
About the Role
Lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle of AI-powered data applications within Sonova's Data Engineering team, using AI-assisted development to accelerate prototyping and production delivery. The role combines cloud architecture, application development (React + backend/API), and technical leadership to scale secure, reliable data platforms.
Job Description
Role
Sonova is hiring an AI Data Apps Lead to own the technical architecture, cloud deployment, and lifecycle of a growing suite of AI-powered data applications. The role emphasizes AI-assisted development (“vibe coding”) to accelerate prototyping and delivery and includes guiding non-AI-native teams on modern AI workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and design the technical architecture, deployment, and lifecycle of AI-built data applications
- Use AI-assisted development (vibe coding) and AI coding assistants to accelerate prototyping and delivery
- Architect and manage cloud-based data infrastructure (Azure, Databricks, etc.)
- Oversee code management practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies
- Ensure data platform scalability, reliability, and security
- Guide and upskill internal teams unfamiliar with AI tools
Requirements
- 7+ years in data engineering, data platforms, or application development
- Experience with vibe coding and AI coding assistants (Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
- Knowledge of LLMs, prompt engineering, and rapid AI prototyping
- Strong React development experience
- Familiarity with backend development and API integrations
- Experience in a technical leadership or mentorship role
- Hands-on experience delivering applications from concept to production
- Portfolio of AI-built or AI-enhanced projects (including personal projects)
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working model
- 30 days of annual leave
- Urban Sports Club membership
- Public transportation ticket
- Development budget
- Additional company perks and growth opportunities toward leadership roles
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Benefits
- •Flexible hybrid working model
- •30 days annual leave
- •Urban Sports Club
- •Public transportation ticket
- •Development budget
- •Growth potential toward leadership roles