Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer – AI-Driven Platform - €85000 - €95000 annually

📍 Location: Amsterdam(EU candidates only – no visa sponsorship or relocation support)

About the role

My client is assembling a new team to build a next-gen platform from scratch, free from legacy constraints. As Lead Software Engineer, you’ll shape the architecture, development, and technical direction of a groundbreaking product that empowers professionals with AI-driven knowledge tools. This role combines hands-on coding with leadership, offering a clear path to senior technical management.

Your responsibilities

• Team Leadership – Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, both in-house and external.
• Fullstack Development – Architect, build, and optimize high-performance applications, with a backend focus.
• AI Integration – Develop an AI-powered application using LLMs and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Database Management – Design and fine-tune relational (PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL data structures.
• Infrastructure & DevOps – Collaborate to streamline development workflows and improve system reliability.
• Modern Engineering Practices – Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Greenfield Development – Build a completely new product with no legacy code constraints.
• Performance & Security – Ensure backend systems are scalable, efficient, and secure.

What you bring

• 3+ years of experience in senior or lead development roles
• Proficiency in TypeScript/ Node.js/ React/ Python (or willingness to learn)
• Strong database expertise
• API development experience
• Cloud technologies
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, and TDD
• Proficient in Git

Why join my client?

🚀 Impactful Work – Help drive climate action with innovative technology

💡 Greenfield Project – Work on a brand-new product with no technical debt

🎯 Startup Energy – A fast-moving environment with room for creativity and growth

🛠 Cutting-Edge Tech – Build with the latest AI and development frameworks

If you have experience leading teams and want to take ownership of building a new product from the ground up in a startup environment, we’d like to hear from you!

Apply directly or send your CV to [email protected]