Job description
WHO WE ARE BUILDING THE AI-FIRST FRONTIER ENTERPRISE. We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first approach—Gen-e2™. It redefines how enterprises build digital products and transform their organizations with AI. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company.
- We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (10 countries, 450+ experts from 50+ nationalities)
- We are becoming an agentic organization, adopting the AI-native operating model we bring to our clients.
- We are robust and resilient (100% independent, 0 debt, founded 2009)
- We are AI-native professionals who invest in what we believe and work as a collective intelligence
- We are positive, courageous and deliver at the leading edge.
YOUR ROLE
AS AN AI TECH LEAD AT PALO IT, YOU WILL DRIVE THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CUTTING-EDGE AI-DRIVEN APPLICATIONS. YOU WILL LEVERAGE YOUR EXPERTISE WITH VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES TO ENSURE THAT OUR SOLUTIONS NOT ONLY MEET BUT EXCEED THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF QUALITY, SCALABILITY, AND PERFORMANCE.
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative software applications utilizing Google Cloud Platform (GCP), React 18, and TypeScript.
- Design and implement robust backend services using Python FastAPI and manage databases with Firestore and Google Cloud SQL.
- Oversee the integration of AI services through the Google Agent Development Kit (ADK), optimizing the utility of AI functionalities across projects.
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to define technical roadmaps and product requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Utilize Claude Code to document design processes and maintain clarity in communication among team members.
- Manage project tasks and timelines effectively using GitHub Projects, ensuring alignment and progress within the team’s workflow.
- Conduct architectural reviews and code assessments to uphold high standards for software quality and security.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by exploring new AI technologies and methodologies, enhancing our engineering processes.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or a related field. - 8+ years of experience in software development, with a significant background in AI technologies and cloud computing.
- Proficient in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with strong expertise in React 18, TypeScript, and Python FastAPI.
- Solid understanding of modern databases, specifically Firestore and Google Cloud SQL.
- Familiarity with the Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) and Claude Code for documentation purposes.
- Experienced in utilizing GitHub (PR-based workflow) for effective code collaboration and project management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical problem-solver with attention to detail, always seeking to improve and optimize processes. AI-NATIVE ENGINEERING (CORE EXPECTATION)
- Use Generative AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a first-class engineering assistant for:
- Code scaffolding and refactoring
- Code generation and optimisation
- Test-cases and documentation generation
- Build applications through AI-driven development practices, including:
- AI-assisted debugging and troubleshooting
- Intelligent code completion and pattern recognition
- Automated documentation generation
- Apply prompt engineering best practices for reliable, repeatable engineering outcomes.
- Validate GenAI output (determinism checks, guardrails, fallback logic). MORE ABOUT PALO IT OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES. WE COLLABORATE WITH LEADING ENTERPRISES, NEXT-GENERATION BUSINESSES AND FRONTIER PARTNERS, SHAPING WHAT COMES NEXT, HELPING THEM SCALE AI AND SOLVE COMPLEX BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES.
What We Offer
- Stimulating working environments
- Unique career path
- International mobility
- Internal R&D projects (including Gen-e2™)
- Knowledge sharing
- Personalized training via PALO IT Academy
- Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship For more on our team culture and benefits, check out our careers page https://www.palo-it.com/en/career.