Lead Engineer/Architect

About the Position

We are seeking a Lead Engineer/Architect with expertise in AI chatbot/agentic architectures, Python, and Azure services to lead the development of a GenAI-powered voice assistant for shopfloor workers in a manufacturing environment. This role combines hands-on development, solution architecture, and technical leadership, with a focus on building scalable, real-time, AI-powered systems on Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

• Solution Ownership

  • Own and evolve a production-grade GenAI solution
  • Improve performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Support rollout to additional locations

• Hands-On Development

  • Build and maintain backend services in Python
  • Develop AI features (RAG, agents, real-time processing)
  • Implement and extend integrations with enterprise systems

• Architecture & Leadership

  • Define and guide system architecture
  • Make key technical decisions across AI and cloud components
  • Ensure scalable, secure Azure-based deployments

• Team Collaboration

  • Mentor and support engineers
  • Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices
  • Collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders

• Quality & Delivery

  • Ensure high-quality, production-ready code
  • Improve observability (logging, monitoring, debugging)
  • Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes

Requirements

• Must have

  • AI chatbot/agentic architectures (LLMs, Agents, RAG, MCP)
  • Python, REST APIs, containerized microservices architectures
  • Azure services (AI Search, OpenAI/Foundry, Container Apps, CosmosDB, Log Analytics/Application Insights...)
  • Clear and structured communication
  • Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset, constructive collaboration

• Nice to Have

  • LiveKit/real-time/voice systems
  • Graph API/Sharepoint ingestion pipelines
  • Snowflake
  • Frontend exposure (Typescript/modern web frameworks)
  • DevOps

We Offer

• Relocation options
• Experience in an international environment
• Cross-cultural experience
• Feedback culture
• Regular appraisals
• Annual holiday - 20 or 26 days (depending on seniority)
• Occasional leave - 1 or 2 days (depending on circumstances)
• Child care leave - 2 days or 16 hours per year
• Absence due to force majeure - 2 days or 16 hours per year
• Maternity Leave - 20 weeks
• Parental Leave - 41 weeks
• Paternity Leave - 14 days
• Expert-led tech courses
• Internal instructor-led soft skills courses
• Comprehensive in-house self-learning resources
• Access to external self-learning libraries
• Cloud Programs: MS Cloud Academy, AWS Partner Academy, Google Cloud Academy
• Custom Learning Programs: upskilling, reskilling, technical mentorship
• Leadership Programs for Managers
• Multisport card
• LuxGood Program: wellbeing seminars, contests, relaxation sessions, yoga sessions, etc.
• One Team Program: Buddy for each New Joiner; seminars, meeting and workplace space to support integration with local community and culture; “Hire me” workshops for partners
• Preferential banking offer
• Preferential car leasing offer
• Cafeteria program discounts
• Luxoft Social Benefit Fund: sport and recreation benefits
• Private Healthcare Insurance with unlimited access to specialists
• Full dental support
• Travel Insurance
• Possibility to add private healthcare coverage for family members at the corporate rate
• Life insurance at the corporate rate for employees and family members, including payment of the basic package for the employee by the employer
• Reimbursement for corrective glasses
• Many fun social activities organized by the Luxoft team
• Online entertainment events for the whole company and local team events
• A workplace where you’re treated with respect within a multicultural team
• Rotation between projects and accounts
• New career opportunities

About the Company

Luxoft is a global provider of digital transformation and technology services. We work with leading companies to drive innovation and achieve their business goals through cutting-edge technology solutions.