Applied AI Consultant Engineer

Join our management consulting practice as an Applied AI Consultant Engineer. In this hybrid role, you will support client-facing strategic engagements and lead internal initiatives to deploy AI agents and automation workflows. You will work across healthcare and life sciences projects, shaping how AI transforms our delivery model. Key responsibilities include supporting the design and execution of strategic consulting projects, developing Python-based data pipelines, and deploying LLMs-powered agents. The position is based in Barcelona, Spain, with a strong preference for in-office presence.

• Support the design and execution of strategic consulting projects, contributing analytical thinking and structured problem-solving alongside AI-powered delivery.
• Design and implement Python-based data pipelines integrating external data sources and APIs, and develop automated workflows for data extraction, cleaning, filtering, and transformation.
• Design and deploy LLMs-powered agents to automate recurring consulting tasks such as research synthesis, document drafting, data analysis, and reporting.
• Location: Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid with strong preference for in-office presence for collaboration)
• Strong Python programming skills, particularly in data processing, API integration, and modular design
• Bachelor'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 role
• Solid experience working with REST APIs and structured data (e.g., JSON)
• Experience with prompt engineering, structured outputs, tool use patterns and error handling
• Hands-on experience working with LLM APIs in real-world project settings
• Practical knowledge of MCP server design and implementation
• Working knowledge of Python (or R), SQL, and common data manipulation/visualization libraries
• Demonstrated experience building agents with tool use, skills, or multi-agent coordination
• Familiarity with MCP ecosystems and third-party MCP integrations
• Background in or exposure to management consulting workflows and deliverable formats
• Experience working with clinical, healthcare, or life sciences datasets
• Familiarity with RAG architectures, vector databases, or knowledge graph systems
• Organized and detail-oriented; respects documentation and traceability requirements
• Strong communication skills, able to present technical work clearly to business audiences
• Team-first mindset; collaborates effectively across functions and geographies
• Strong learning orientation; receptive to feedback and proactive about development
• Ability to work across multiple concurrent projects with a structured, autonomous mindset
• Reliable execution and follow-through; escalates risks early and appropriately
• Languages: English
• Education: Bachelor 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): Statistics