AI-Driven Software Development Consultant (Backend/AI)

TL;DR

AI-Driven Software Development Consultant (Backend/AI): Designing and building high-quality, scalable backend systems and AI-driven applications for diverse clients with an accent on distributed architectures and modern engineering practices. Focus on implementing LLM integrations, optimizing cloud-native platforms, and improving software craftsmanship across various industries.

Location: Hybrid (Amsterdam, Hilversum, Netherlands)

Company

A global consultancy scaling its engineering excellence with a heavy investment in cloud-native development and AI-driven innovation.

What you will do

• Design distributed systems and scalable backend services for various clients.
• Build cloud-native platforms and modern APIs.
• Explore and implement AI-driven solutions and intelligent applications.
• Improve engineering practices and help organizations adopt modern software architectures.
• Collaborate with a community of engineers to exchange ideas and raise technical standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong backend development experience using Kotlin, Java, Scala, or Golang.
• Experience building scalable backend systems or distributed architectures.
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices (testing, clean code, continuous delivery).
• Experience with AI technologies, LLMs, AI integrations, or a strong affinity for AI-driven development.
• Consulting mindset with strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud-native architectures and AI-enabled applications.
• Contributions to open source or personal side projects.
• Active participation in developer communities or meetups.
• Experience with data-driven systems.
• Dutch language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with offices in Hilversum and Amsterdam.
• Substantial training budget and certification opportunities.
• Strong engineering culture focused on quality, learning, and craftsmanship.
• Access to internal guilds, technical talks, and knowledge-sharing events.
• Opportunities to share expertise through conferences, blogs, and open-source.