AI First Tech Lead/Architect

<h3 data-section-id="1mv7slu" data-start="53" data-end="69">&nbsp;</h3> <h3 data-section-id="1mv7slu" data-start="70" data-end="86">Who We Are</h3> <p data-start="87" data-end="115"><strong data-start="87" data-end="113">Build. Scale. Sustain.</strong></p> <p data-start="117" data-end="486">PALO IT is a global technology consultancy that crafts tech as a force for good. We design, develop and scale digital and sustainable products and services to unlock value across the triple bottom line: <strong data-start="320" data-end="346">people, planet, profit</strong>. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We’re proud to be a <strong data-start="411" data-end="448">World Economic Forum New Champion</strong> and a <strong data-start="455" data-end="475">B Corp-certified</strong> company.</p> <ul data-start="488" data-end="890"> <li data-section-id="edj88n" data-start="488" data-end="623">We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (5 continents, 18 offices, 650+ experts from 50+ nationalities)</li> <li data-section-id="1jzhbnm" data-start="624" data-end="685">We are robust and resilient (100% independent and 0 debt)</li> <li data-section-id="mgznma" data-start="686" data-end="814">We are entrepreneurs and passionate experts: we invest in what we genuinely believe in and work as a collective intelligence</li> <li data-section-id="jfol17" data-start="815" data-end="890">We are positive, courageous, caring, doers, and committed to excellence</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="ao2zkt" data-start="897" data-end="915">About Gen-e2</h3> <p data-start="916" data-end="1157">While the market is still largely AI-augmenting delivery, we have reinvented the SDLC to be <strong data-start="1008" data-end="1020">AI First</strong>. Our approach is a game-changer in productivity and quality, with strong collaboration between <strong data-start="1116" data-end="1133">generative AI</strong> and our best talents:</p> <ul data-start="1159" data-end="1658"> <li data-section-id="oc334l" data-start="1159" data-end="1298">We now generate <strong data-start="1177" data-end="1184">95%</strong> of the entire product — code, documentation, infrastructure as code, and even design — with <strong data-start="1277" data-end="1295">GitHub Copilot</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="7hat30" data-start="1299" data-end="1385">Quality consistently exceeds the output of our best traditional engineering teams.</li> <li data-section-id="11zzfmb" data-start="1386" data-end="1502">A product repository houses all product artefacts, giving AI full project context for higher-quality generation.</li> <li data-section-id="11ol63w" data-start="1503" data-end="1658">A library of rules and prompts defines coding standards, design principles, and security guidelines, ensuring enterprise-grade quality and scalability.</li> </ul> <p data-start="1660" data-end="1802">With <strong data-start="1665" data-end="1675">Gen-e2</strong>, we deliver end-to-end products <strong data-start="1708" data-end="1723">2–3× faster</strong> than traditional approaches, while raising the bar for engineering excellence.</p> <h3 data-section-id="139gr0g" data-start="1809" data-end="1823">Your Role</h3> <p data-start="1824" data-end="2064">As a <strong data-start="1829" data-end="1853">Tech Lead Full Stack</strong> with a strong <strong data-start="1868" data-end="1901">software architecture mindset</strong>, you will lead the technical delivery of digital products end-to-end—hands-on when needed—while guiding teams toward scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1xmbd3v" data-start="2066" data-end="2092">Key Responsibilities</h3> <ul data-start="2093" data-end="3126"> <li data-section-id="zo9eko" data-start="2093" data-end="2221">Lead the design and evolution of technology solutions, ensuring <strong data-start="2159" data-end="2218">scalability, performance, security, and maintainability</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="1s4hgaf" data-start="2222" data-end="2433">Drive architectural decisions and trade-offs (e.g., <strong data-start="2276" data-end="2313">microservices vs modular monolith</strong>), applying patterns such as <strong data-start="2342" data-end="2349">DDD</strong>, <strong data-start="2351" data-end="2383">Clean/Hexagonal Architecture</strong>, and <strong data-start="2389" data-end="2416">event-driven approaches</strong> when relevant.</li> <li data-section-id="bo5ksm" data-start="2434" data-end="2591">Design, build, and evolve <strong data-start="2462" data-end="2475">REST APIs</strong>, including versioning, contract-first practices (<strong data-start="2525" data-end="2536">OpenAPI</strong>), backward compatibility, and robust error handling.</li> <li data-section-id="87yp9u" data-start="2592" data-end="2735">Define and enforce engineering standards: <strong data-start="2636" data-end="2650">clean code</strong>, testing strategy, code reviews, observability, security practices, and <strong data-start="2723" data-end="2732">CI/CD</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="a4x66q" data-start="2736" data-end="2849">Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a strong delivery culture and continuously raising the engineering bar.</li> <li data-section-id="16ovl5g" data-start="2850" data-end="2987">Partner with Product, QA, UX, and stakeholders to refine scope, assess technical risks, shape the roadmap, and deliver incrementally.</li> <li data-section-id="1q8v7rm" data-start="2988" data-end="3126">Encourage <strong data-start="3000" data-end="3034">AI-first engineering practices</strong> (Copilot/GenAI) with proper governance: quality gates, security, traceability, and testing.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="e5b57k" data-start="3133" data-end="3149">Who You Are</h3> <ul data-start="3150" data-end="3964"> <li data-section-id="11jedi0" data-start="3150" data-end="3314"><strong data-start="3152" data-end="3165">10+ years</strong> of software engineering experience with proven technical leadership (Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, or strong senior with leadership responsibilities).</li> <li data-section-id="o3fqt9" data-start="3315" data-end="3490">Strong backend expertise in <strong data-start="3345" data-end="3353">Java</strong> (ideally 17/21/25+) <strong data-start="3374" data-end="3385">or .NET</strong>, with solid testing practices (e.g., <strong data-start="3423" data-end="3440">JUnit/Mockito</strong> or .NET equivalents) and performance awareness.</li> <li data-section-id="hddjfg" data-start="3491" data-end="3635">Strong frontend expertise in <strong data-start="3522" data-end="3533">Angular</strong> (ideally 12+) with <strong data-start="3553" data-end="3567">TypeScript</strong>, <strong data-start="3569" data-end="3577">RxJS</strong>, frontend architecture, and performance best practices.</li> <li data-section-id="1n5g1nw" data-start="3636" data-end="3809">Proven ability to design and communicate software architecture: microservices/modular monoliths, Clean/Hexagonal, SOLID principles, integration patterns, and API design.</li> <li data-section-id="x49qxf" data-start="3810" data-end="3964">Strong engineering fundamentals: <strong data-start="3845" data-end="3854">CI/CD</strong>, Git workflows, code review practices, observability (logs/metrics/traces), and a secure-by-design mindset.</li> </ul> <p data-start="3966" data-end="3998"><strong data-start="3966" data-end="3996">Nice to have / Strong plus</strong></p> <ul data-start="3999" data-end="4616"> <li data-section-id="fqcdz0" data-start="3999" data-end="4082"><strong data-start="4001" data-end="4019">Kafka/RabbitMQ</strong>, event-driven architectures, <strong data-start="4049" data-end="4057">CQRS</strong>, saga/outbox patterns.</li> <li data-section-id="14ocer4" data-start="4083" data-end="4166"><strong data-start="4085" data-end="4106">Docker/Kubernetes</strong>, <strong data-start="4108" data-end="4125">Terraform/IaC</strong>, and cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).</li> <li data-section-id="g9sj3u" data-start="4167" data-end="4229"><strong data-start="4169" data-end="4184">OAuth2/OIDC</strong>, JWT, and security best practices (OWASP).</li> <li data-section-id="1uryqcv" data-start="4230" data-end="4313">Experience in high-traffic systems, performance tuning, and caching strategies.</li> <li data-section-id="p2p283" data-start="4314" data-end="4421">Experience working in <strong data-start="4338" data-end="4365">AI-assisted engineering</strong> environments and setting quality/security guardrails.</li> <li data-section-id="151gs8s" data-start="4422" data-end="4529">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence decisions and align teams.</li> <li data-section-id="14r5vq" data-start="4530" data-end="4616">Professional English (<strong data-start="4554" data-end="4571">B2+ preferred</strong>) for global collaboration and documentation.</li> </ul> <p></p> <h3><strong>AI-Native Engineering (Core Expectation)</strong>&nbsp;</h3> <ul> <li>Use&nbsp;<strong>Generative AI coding tools</strong>&nbsp;(e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a first-class engineering assistant for:&nbsp;</li> <li>Code scaffolding and refactoring</li> <li>Code generation and optimisation</li> <li>Test-cases and documentation generation</li> <li>Build applications through <strong>AI-driven development practices</strong>, including:&nbsp;</li> <li>AI-assisted debugging and troubleshooting</li> <li>Intelligent code completion and pattern recognition</li> <li>Automated documentation generation</li> <li>Apply <strong>prompt engineering best practices</strong>&nbsp;for reliable, repeatable engineering outcomes.</li> <li>Validate <strong>GenAI output&nbsp;</strong>(determinism checks, guardrails, fallback logic).</li> </ul> <p></p> <h3 data-section-id="wltcb6" data-start="4623" data-end="4646">More About PALO IT</h3> <p data-start="4647" data-end="4789">We’re eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences and move to meet our planet’s urgent needs. We are continuously taking action to:</p> <ul data-start="4791" data-end="5040"> <li data-section-id="477lae" data-start="4791" data-end="4828">Become a climate net-zero company</li> <li data-section-id="1tnlbj5" data-start="4829" data-end="4872">Deliver projects with a positive impact</li> <li data-section-id="pzb2zm" data-start="4873" data-end="4914">Train 100% of our workforce on impact</li> <li data-section-id="1byzzwc" data-start="4915" data-end="4986">Achieve B Corp certification among all our offices across the globe</li> <li data-section-id="1caqqgt" data-start="4987" data-end="5040">Continuously measure &amp; improve employee happiness</li> </ul> <p data-start="5042" data-end="5267">Our clients are amongst the world’s most successful companies. We innovate with established Fortune 1000s, SMEs, and start-ups who aim to make an impact, become global leaders, and address the world’s most complex challenges.</p> <h3 data-section-id="v5l0n9" data-start="5274" data-end="5292">What We Offer</h3> <ul data-start="5293" data-end="5493"> <li data-section-id="v5e1s" data-start="5293" data-end="5329">Stimulating working environments</li> <li data-section-id="1ltnq7o" data-start="5330" data-end="5352">Unique career path</li> <li data-section-id="g1mzwz" data-start="5353" data-end="5379">International mobility</li> <li data-section-id="a5nmmx" data-start="5380" data-end="5405">Internal R&amp;D projects</li> <li data-section-id="10sfumq" data-start="5406" data-end="5427">Knowledge sharing</li> <li data-section-id="1gnjio2" data-start="5428" data-end="5453">Personalized training</li> <li data-section-id="1sbb8na" data-start="5454" data-end="5493">Entrepreneurship &amp; intrapreneurship</li> </ul> <p data-start="5495" data-end="5539">For more on our team culture and benefits:</p> <blockquote data-start="5540" data-end="5633"> <p data-start="5542" data-end="5633">Check out our careers page.<br data-start="5569" data-end="5572">And our PALOCast with direct testimonies from our Palowans!</p> </blockquote> <p data-start="5635" data-end="5849" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">PALO IT is an equal opportunity employer that values merit, qualifications, and abilities. 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