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AI Native Tech Lead

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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.

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