Lead Developer / Tech Lead (AI) (SME)
Our enterprise clients are embedding AI deeply into core software systems, products, and platforms. The challenge is no longer experimentation, but engineering robust, maintainable, and scalable AI-enabled systems that can operate reliably over time.
This role exists to lead the technical execution layer, ensuring AI capabilities are built into enterprise software with engineering excellence.
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Mission
You will operate as a Subject Matter Expert and technical leader, responsible for guiding the design and delivery of AI-enabled software systems.
Acting across consultative client engagements, outsourced delivery teams, or product development environments, you will set technical direction, uphold engineering standards, and ensure high-quality execution at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership (Core)
Define and enforce software engineering standards for AI-enabled systems
Lead architectural and technical design decisions
Review code, designs, and implementations across teams
Mentor and guide developers working on AI-integrated applications
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AI-Enabled System Development
Design and implement scalable backend and service architectures
Integrate AI models and platforms into production software
Ensure clean separation between application logic, AI services, and data layers
Drive reliability, performance, and maintainability of AI-enabled systems
Delivery & Execution
Translate architectural designs into executable technical plans
Coordinate development activities across teams
Ensure delivery quality, timelines, and technical consistency
Act as escalation point for complex technical issues
Technical Scope
Software Engineering
Strong expertise in backend and distributed systems
API design, service orchestration, and system integration
Software architecture patterns and best practices
AI Integration
Model serving and inference integration
Interaction with AI platforms, data pipelines, and orchestration layers
Performance and reliability considerations for AI components
Production Awareness
Observability, monitoring, and incident handling
Security and compliance considerations in software design
Collaboration with DevOps, MLOps, and Infrastructure teams
Profile
Experience
Strong background in software engineering and technical leadership
Experience leading development teams on complex systems
Exposure to AI-enabled systems or data-intensive platforms
Mindset
Engineering excellence and craftsmanship
Strong ownership and accountability
Ability to balance speed with long-term maintainability
Comfortable operating in complex, enterprise environments
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This is not a hands-off leadership role and not a pure people management position.
This role is designed to anchor engineering execution for AI-enabled systems, acting as the technical spine of enterprise AI delivery.
You will position yourself as a Lead Engineering SME, enabling AI-powered systems to scale by orders of magnitude, and contributing to the construction of one of the most robust AI engineering organizations across Europe.
