Staff Architect / Tech Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Staff Architect / Tech Lead (AI): Designing and building a greenfield AI-powered Data Intelligence Platform using AI agents and self-learning techniques with an accent on scalable backend architecture, data engineering, and system design. Focus on defining technical direction, implementing complex data flows, and establishing engineering standards for a brand-new product workstream.

Location: Remote (Europe-based candidates only)

Company

A global consulting organization that partners with businesses across industries to solve complex challenges and support digital transformation.

What you will do

• Define and own the technical architecture for a new AI/Data product workstream.
• Design scalable backend services, data flows, and integration patterns.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers during implementation.
• Establish and review engineering standards, code quality, and documentation.
• Collaborate with product stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop AI-enabled product capabilities and agent-based workflows.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years at Staff, Principal, or Technical Lead level.
• Strong proficiency in Python, preferably with FastAPI or similar frameworks.
• Extensive background in system design, software architecture, and building large-scale data platforms or ETL pipelines.
• Experience with Databricks and cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Knowledge of AI/LLM-enabled products and agent-based systems.
• English: B2+ (Upper-Intermediate) or higher required.

Nice to have

• Experience deploying AI agent solutions in production environments.
• Proficiency with React and TypeScript.
• Background in consulting, enterprise platforms, or internal product development.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools like Cursor, Claude, or Codex.

Culture & Benefits

• Full remote work arrangement for candidates based in Europe.
• Opportunity to lead a greenfield initiative and shape product direction from day one.
• High level of technical ownership and autonomy.
• Collaborative environment within an international team.

Hiring process

• Initial interview with the recruiter.
• Technical interview.
• Final interview.