Job description
Our Mission
At Ophelos, we believe in a different way to deal with debt. One that puts empathy and understanding front and centre, approaching our customers as individuals — no matter what they’re going through.
For too long, people in debt have borne the brunt of poor industry practices. Intimidating tactics, time-consuming customer service and a one-size-fits-all approach that overlooks the reasons anyone can fall into debt in the first place. Meanwhile, businesses suffer too. Poor customer experience translates to poor customer satisfaction, high churn rates, bad brand reputation and ultimately missed opportunities.
That’s why we’re taking a radically different approach. Pioneering an industry-first AI-native collections platform, we build products that help individuals clear their debts in a way that suits them, whilst providing businesses with an improved customer experience and game-changing insights into their customer base.
Since our launch in 2021, we’ve worked with some of the UK’s leading companies, including Octopus, Scottish Power and Philips — helping millions of people move toward a more stable, debt-free future. In 2023, we were acquired by Intrum, Europe’s biggest credit management service and have begun the next phase in our growth — expansion into 17 European markets over the next two years.
The Role - AI Automation & Data Engineer
We’re seeking a proactive, execution-focused AI Automation & Data Engineer to join our fast-paced team focused on transforming manual processes into intelligent automation solutions. You’ll work at the intersection of data engineering and AI automation, building robust pipelines and systems that power our company-wide automation initiatives at scale, for a large enterprise operating across 17 markets.
This isn’t a traditional data engineering role - you’ll be building the data foundation for cutting-edge AI automations while using AI itself to code faster and smarter. You’ll have the freedom to identify automation opportunities across the business and build the data infrastructure to support them.
In this role, you’ll get to:
- Design and build data pipelines that feed our AI automation systems
- Create end-to-end automation solutions using Python and Windmill
- Implement data infrastructure for RAG systems and agentic AI workflows
- Build and maintain data lakes, warehouses, and real-time processing systems
- Develop React-based frontends when needed for data visualization and automation tools
- Leverage AI coding assistants to rapidly prototype and deploy production systems
- Ensure data quality and reliability across all automation workflows
About you
We believe that no one is the finished article, however, some experience in the following is important for this role:
- Strong Python skills and experience with data pipelines (pandas, SQLAlchemy, Airflow)
- Deep understanding of modern AI (RAG, agentic AI, MCP, vector databases)
- Proficient in workflow automation (e.g. Windmill) and full-stack tools (JavaScript/React)
- Skilled in designing scalable data architectures and working with structured/unstructured data
How We Work (This is Critical)
We operate with extreme autonomy. There’s no one checking if you’re at your desk or micromanaging your tasks. We expect you to:
- Own entire projects from idea to implementation without waiting for permission
- Identify problems before anyone asks you to solve them
- Push forward when you hit obstacles instead of waiting for help
- Take initiative daily - if you need constant direction, this isn’t the right fit
Your success here depends on your ability to self-direct and innovate constantly. We’ll test for this extensively during interviews.
About Our Team
Ophelos launched in June of 2021, backed by investors such as AlbionVC, Connect Ventures and Fly Ventures. In 2023, we were acquired by Intrum, Europe’s biggest credit management service. Our growing team has team helped build some of the world’s most successful businesses, including the likes of Monzo, Google, Oracle, ASAPP, IBM and more — in addition to pioneering innovative products, sitting at the intersection of enterprise, financial technology, artificial intelligence and academia, working with institutions such as Oxford University, the University of Amsterdam and the University of Hong Kong.
Our Values
Supporting customers and businesses to improve their financial health is a long-term mission. Our company values act as our north star, steering our every move as an organisation and are the backbone of our unique company culture. Our values and culture allow us to stay true to our larger purpose, even as we continue to grow at a rapid pace.
Customers and Clients first – We exist to help real people move through debt and to get clients paid back. This commitment drives how we design products, deliver services, and interact with customers and clients daily.
Dream big – We have ambition and drive to succeed - we’re not just raising the bar, we’re confidently asserting ourselves as the benchmark.
Get it done – We’re decisive and embrace a sense of urgency; we don’t let opportunities get away from us. We’d rather act quickly and take informed risks, iterating and learning as we go.
Win as one - We work as one team, supporting each other and aiming for shared goals. At Ophelos, the team isn’t just individual departments - it’s all of us together. We challenge and support each other because we care about everyone’s growth and success.
Ophelos is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all team members. We are building an environment where every Ophelos team member can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do the best work of their careers. We value diversity and recruit, hire, and promote individuals solely based on talent, qualifications, competence, and merit. We evaluate candidates without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics as required by law and as a matter of our company values.
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