Tech Lead - GenAI

Artefact

Join Artefact Belgium: Build the Interface of the AI Revolution Are you a seasoned Full Stack Developer who looks beyond standard web applications? Artefact Belgium is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to bridge the gap between cutting-edge Machine Learning and impactful user experiences. If you have at least 3 years of experience in web development and a strong drive to master Generative AI integrations, we invite you to lead the delivery of our next-generation AI solutions in Brussels. WHO YOU ARE * Experienced Builder: You have at least 3+ years of experience in Full Stack development, capable of architecting robust web applications from database to frontend. * Technical Leader: You have a proven ability to manage project workstreams, mentor junior developers, and ensure code quality across the team. * AI Integrator: You aren't just building CRUD apps; you understand (or are eager to master) how to integrate LLMs, manage prompt contexts, and orchestrate AI agents. * Consulting Mindset: You are comfortable interacting with clients, understanding their business needs, and translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly solutions. WHO WE ARE Artefact is a leading Data & AI consulting firm at the forefront of AI innovation. While our Machine Learning engineers build the complex models, our Engineering team turns them into usable, scalable, and beautiful products for top-tier clients across healthcare, manufacturing, and media. Our team in Belgium works on the most advanced applications of GenAI, fostering an inclusive culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Build GenAI Web Applications: Lead the end-to-end development of client-facing web applications that serve as the interface for our custom Generative AI solutions. * Collaborate with ML Experts: Work closely with our Machine Learning Engineers to integrate their models into production-ready apps. * Orchestrate AI Logic: Take ownership of the "application intelligence layer." This includes modifying and optimizing prompts, maintaining semantic databases (Vector DBs), and configuring Agentic orchestrations to ensure the AI behaves correctly within the app. * Lead and Mentor: Act as the technical lead on projects, guiding junior developers through code reviews, architectural decisions, and best practices in software engineering. * Client Delivery: Collaborate with client teams to define requirements and deploy solutions that solve real business problems. * DevOps & Deployment: Oversee the deployment of these applications using modern cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. WHAT YOU BRING * Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in Full Stack development. * Core Stack: Strong proficiency in Python (essential for our AI stack) and modern TypeScript frameworks (mainly Next.js). * GenAI Proficiency: Experience with—or a strong understanding of—integrating LLMs via APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic), working with orchestration frameworks (LangGraph, Agno), and managing Vector Databases (Pinecone, Vertex AI Vector DB, etc.). * Communication: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in English is required; Dutch or French is a strong plus. WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive Compensation: Aligned with your expertise and experience. * Cutting-Edge Tech: The opportunity to move beyond standard web dev and work hands-on with the latest Generative AI tech stack (Agents, RAG, etc.). * Leadership Role: A position where you can shape the engineering standards of a fast-growing team. * Growth & Learning: Dedicated resources for training, conferences, and certifications in both software engineering and AI. * Global Network: Access to global expertise through Artefact’s international network and opportunities to collaborate on projects worldwide. This position is based in Brussels, with opportunities to collaborate on projects worldwide. At Artefact Belgium, we value expertise, leadership, and a drive to innovate. If you're ready to lead and make a tangible impact in the world of generative AI, we'd love to hear from you.

Artefact

Join Artefact Belgium: Help our clients in their AI transformations Are you an analytically minded consultant with a passion for data, AI, and business transformation? Artefact Belgium is looking for a Senior Consultant – Strategy & Data/AI to help our clients navigate their most complex strategic challenges at the intersection of business and technology. If you have 2-4 years of consulting or related experience, combined with a dual affinity for strategy and data, we'd love to hear from you. WHO WE ARE Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm dedicated to transforming organizations through data and AI. We combine the rigor of top-tier strategy consulting with deep expertise in AI applications to help clients achieve tangible business impact. Our Belgium office advises clients on their most pressing strategic challenges : from AI strategy and governance to digital transformation roadmaps and new business model design. Our inclusive and forward-thinking culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. WHO YOU ARE * Strategic thinker: You break down complex business problems into clear, structured recommendations. You are comfortable operating at the C-level and translating ambiguity into actionable insights. * Data-savvy consultant: You don't need to be a programmer, but you are genuinely curious about data and AI technologies and eager to deepen your expertise in this space. * Project & Engagement Leader: You have a proven capacity to lead projects client side. You excel at managing expectations, defining project scope, and providing strategic guidance to technical teams to ensure delivery aligns with business objectives. * Client-facing communicator: You build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, present ideas with clarity, and adapt your message to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Collaborative doer: You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, move fast, and take ownership of your work from day one. * Ambitious and driven: You are motivated by impact, eager to grow, and excited by the opportunity to help shape a fast-growing office. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Drive strategy development: Work with client leadership teams to address high-stakes questions — How can AI reshape our business model? How should we govern and organize for data? Which strategic programs deliver the most impact? * Solve complex problems: Break down ambiguous challenges into clear, actionable recommendations using structured frameworks, enriched by Artefact's data and AI expertise. * Deliver end-to-end engagements: Support projects from hypothesis framing and market/competitor analysis to client workshops, governance design, and implementation roadmaps with the technical team. * Engage senior stakeholders: Collaborate closely with C-level executives and business unit leaders, building trusted relationships and ensuring strategic alignment throughout engagements. * Build knowledge and offerings: Contribute to the growth of Artefact's Belgium office by shaping new service offerings, creating intellectual capital (frameworks, thought pieces, benchmarks), and supporting business development efforts. * Contribute to thought leadership: Publish insights, participate in industry events, and help position Artefact Belgium as a leading voice on AI and data transformation. WHAT YOU BRING * A Bachelor's and Master's degree (preferred) in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field; an excellent academic track record is highly valued. * Approximately 2-4 years of experience in strategy consulting, data/digital consulting, or a related field (including internships or business analyst roles). * A dual affinity for business and technology — you enjoy solving complex problems and can approach challenges in a structured, strategic way. * Familiarity with data and digital technologies (e.g. analytics, AI, machine learning concepts, digital marketing, cloud platforms); you don't need to be a programmer, but you should be tech-savvy and eager to grow in the data/AI domain. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating impactful presentations and reports for senior audiences. * Proficiency in English and French or Dutch is required; additional languages are a plus. * You must be eligible to work in Belgium. WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive compensation aligned with your expertise and experience. * A unique positioning at the crossroads of boardroom-level strategy and cutting-edge AI — not a traditional consultancy, not a pure tech player. * Visibility and impact from day one as part of a growing Belgian team. * Professional growth through regular training in both strategy consulting methodologies and AI/data capabilities, combined with international exposure across Artefact's global network. * A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture of doers — innovative, fast-moving, and committed to delivering impact while supporting each other's growth. This position is based in Brussels, with opportunities to collaborate on projects worldwide. At Artefact Belgium, we value motivation and potential above all else. Don't worry if you don't meet every criterion — if you're passionate about leveraging data and AI to drive real business impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Valtech

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.  THE OPPORTUNITY At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.  We are proud of:  * The work we do and the innovation we drive  * Our values of share, care and dare  * A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy  * Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration    THE ROLE   As a Tech Lead GenAI, you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring 8+ YEARS of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact.  You will thrive in this role if you are:  * A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo  * A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing  * Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data  * Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)  ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES * Architecture & Systems Design * Design and own event-driven, micro-services architectures on GCP * Architect end-to-end RAG pipelines - ingestion, chunking, retrieval, and generation - for production workloads * Define and enforce network and access security patterns: IAP, VPC-SC, Secret Manager * Author Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and enforce Definition of Done (DoD) standards * Trade-offs, Cost & Performance * Lead LLM selection decisions - Vertex AI vs. open-source - with structured cost-benefit framing * Optimize GenAI run costs through token budgeting, embedding cache strategies, and model tiering * Own scalability design for Cloud Run workloads, including cold-start mitigation and load-testing strategy * Translate architectural trade-offs into clear stakeholder communication * Data & Document Quality * Design source modeling strategies across Drive, GCS, and Vector Search * Define and enforce chunking strategies and Registry governance for document pipelines * Proactively identify and retire technical debt; maintain a prioritized remediation backlog * Technical Leadership * Mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and design walkthroughs * Serve as the primary technical interface with FR Core Team and AI sponsors * Champion engineering standards and drive adoption of best practices across the squad MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:    * Core Experience: 8+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years dedicated to AI/ML engineering or GenAI platform roles. * Technical Leadership: Proven experience leading engineering squads, mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and managing technical debt. * Architecture & Design: Demonstrated success authoring architectural artifacts (e.g., ADRs, technical specs, DoD) and designing event-driven microservices architectures on GCP. * Production GenAI & RAG: Hands-on experience delivering production-grade Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems—spanning ingestion, advanced chunking strategy design, retrieval, and generation. * LLM & Cost Management: Practical experience with LLM evaluation and selection across commercial and open-source models, alongside token-level cost management and embedding cache optimization at scale. * GCP Ecosystem: Deep, production-grade proficiency in Google Cloud Platform, specifically: Vertex AI (including Vertex AI Vector Search), Cloud Run (managing cold starts/load testing), Pub/Sub, GCS, VPC-SC, IAP, and Secret Manager. * Core Languages: Strong programming proficiency in Python. * Stakeholder Alignment: Strong communication skills with experience interfacing directly with enterprise core teams and project sponsors.   NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS     * Certifications: Google Cloud Professional ML Engineer or Cloud Architect certification. * Frameworks & Tools: Hands-on experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or equivalent vector stores (Weaviate, Pinecone). * Standards & Observability: Familiarity with industry standards like OpenAPI/proto3, and exposure to LLM observability tooling (Google Cloud Monitoring, LangSmith, Arize AI, or Weights & Biases). * Polyglot Skills: Familiarity with TypeScript / Node.js   If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.    COMMITMENT TO REACHING ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE  We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.  THE BENEFITS   This is a Full time position based in Bengaluru. Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:  * Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)  * Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs  * Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts  Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.     YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential. ⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud! Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com. We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.     ABOUT VALTECH Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.  At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.  At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.  Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.