At Applica Corp., we create tech solutions that drive digital transformation for businesses around the globe. We believe in the power of talent to spark real change, that’s why we are looking for people who are eager to build, innovate, and tackle complex problems with global impact.
We are looking for a Technical Lead (AI & Data) to lead the design and development of data-driven and AI-powered products. This role combines deep technical expertise with technical leadership, guiding teams in building scalable, production-ready solutions that leverage data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
You will be responsible for defining technical architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring that AI and data solutions align with business objectives, while remaining hands-on in critical technical decisions and implementations.
What You’ll Bring (Required Skills & Experience):

5+ years of technical experience leading projects in advanced analytics, data science, or AI-based products.
Proven experience designing and implementing anomaly detection and behavioral pattern recognition solutions, especially in risk or fraud-related contexts.
Strong knowledge of supervised and unsupervised machine learning, including:
- Regression
- Decision trees
- Clustering
- SVM
- Boosting techniques
Solid understanding of graph theory applied to:
- Community detection
- Entity relationships
- Complex network analysis
Experience deploying ML/AI pipelines to production, including monitoring and automated retraining.
Hands-on experience building fraud detection, risk scoring, or transactional behavior models.
Experience designing and implementing microservices and event-driven architectures.
Strong background with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Neo4j).
Experience implementing multi-cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and preferably GCP.
Experience integrating systems using RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus).
Hands-on leadership mindset, with the ability to actively participate in coding, model reviews, and architectural decisions.

Nice-to-Haves:

Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, NetworkX, or similar.
Knowledge of the WhatsApp Business ecosystem, including:
- Official APIs
- Message categories
- Pricing models and cost optimization strategies
Experience with data governance and data security practices.
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Airflow).
Knowledge of additional programming languages such as C# (.NET), Java, or Golang.
Experience with data monetization strategies.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

Define, own, and oversee the technical architecture of AI and data products.
Lead cross-functional teams in the development of AI solutions, including:
- Machine learning models
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Anomaly and pattern detection systems
Translate business needs into scalable and effective technical solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.
Ensure code quality and engineering best practices through reviews, standards, and technical mentorship.
Design, implement, and optimize data and ML pipelines to support AI models in production.
Supervise and design software architectures that integrate AI modules into enterprise products.
Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in AI, data engineering, and advanced analytics.

Why join Applica?
Be part of a company at the forefront of technological change. We foster a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where teamwork thrives. We’re invested in your long-term growth and provide opportunities to develop your skills and career.
Perks & Benefits:
At Applica, we believe in the personal and professional growth of our team. That’s why we offer a variety of benefits designed to support your development, well-being, and quality of life:

💻 Modern Work Tools & Technology to help you build, ship, and scale efficiently.
🎓 Continuous Learning through certifications, technical training, and upskilling programs.
🗓️ Paid Time Off & Flexible Rest Policies that support real work–life balance.
💡 Wellness & Professional Growth Programs focused on sustainable performance and career development.
🤝 Inclusive, Collaborative Engineering Culture where diverse perspectives drive better solutions.
👥 Referral Program; great engineers know great engineers.
🎁 Special Occasion Gifts to celebrate milestones and achievements.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Applica Corp. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on gender, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, physical characteristics, or any other legally protected status.

Tech Lead (Data & AI)