Lead (AI) Platform Engineer

Blue Harvest; Brussel; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

Conferences and certifications

Hackathons and internal events

Team events

Job summary

Blue Harvest is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and automate cloud and on‑prem foundations for AI‑driven solutions in financial tech. You will guide teams, set technical direction, and shape engineering culture while growing your market impact.

You’ll mentor engineers, champion DevOps, and collaborate with clients to modernize their tech stacks, optimize costs, and drive innovation. Fluency in English is required, Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams and setting technical direction.
• Strong Azure-based cloud platform design and scalable infra background.
• Familiarity with AI infrastructure, MLOps and cost optimization.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• English fluency; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust, secure, and scalable platforms on Azure (or on-prem).
• Lead AI infrastructure: automate deployment, serving, and monitoring of LLMs.
• Mentor engineers and promote DevOps culture.
• Collaborate with clients to modernize tech landscapes and reduce costs.
• Contribute to internal innovation and open source initiatives.
• Grow career with clear paths, mentorship, and expert recognition.

Skills

Cloud Native

MLOps

Automation

Security

English

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Bicep

Kubernetes

Helm

Service meshes

Azure ML

Databricks

Pinecone

Milvus

LangSmith

OpenTelemetry

Python

Go

Bash

LLMs

Job description

Are you the kind of engineer who sees infrastructure as a playground for innovation? At Blue Harvest, you’ll architect and automate the cloud (or on-prem) foundations that power advanced solutions for leading clients in the financial industry.

Most projects have an AI-native or AI-enhanced flavor, but you’ll also help clients modernize their core tech stack and contribute to internal R&D, tooling, or community initiatives that keep us ahead of the curve.

As a Lead, you’ll guide teams, set technical direction, and help shape the engineering culture, establishing yourself as a local thought leader while growing your market impact.

The Blue Harvest Story

We are a startup within an enterprise, a specialized unit built to move fast and break the "consultancy" mold. We believe that true engineering leadership isn't about managing tickets, it's about owning the solution and challenging the status quo.

We foster a culture where technical mastery meets emotional intelligence. Whether it's hackathons, building the next "secret weapon" for our engineering community or Friday afternoon beers, we are a place for those who want to speak, lead, and leave a legacy.

What You'll Do

• Design and build robust, secure, and scalable platforms on Azure (or on-prem), making “production-ready” the default.
• Lead the charge in AI infrastructure: automate deployment, serving, and monitoring of LLMs and multi-agent systems.
• Mentor and guide engineers, championing DevOps culture (“You build it, you run it”) and raising the bar for automation and security.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to modernize their tech landscape, optimize costs, and drive innovation.
• When not working on client projects, contribute to internal innovation—think hackathons, open source, or building the next “secret weapon” for our engineering community.
• Grow your career with us: Blue Harvest invests heavily in your learning, with clear career paths, mentorship, and opportunities to become a recognized expert.

What You Bring

• Cloud Native: Deep expertise in Azure (preferred), but AWS/GCP also valued. You know your way around Terraform, Bicep, Kubernetes, Helm, and service meshes.
• MLOps & Data: Hands‑on with MLOps tools (Azure ML, Databricks), vector databases (Pinecone, Milvus), and AI observability (LangSmith, OpenTelemetry).
• Automation: Strong scripting skills in Python, Go, or Bash.
• Mindset: Passion for automation, security, and building platforms that make engineers (and AI models) happy.
• Fluent in English; Strong network and market vision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a consultant, working directly with clients to deliver value.
• Experience with FinOps, cost optimization, or regulatory compliance in financial services.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud or on‑premise security models.
• Contributions and active participation to open source, tech talks, blogs or developer communities.
• A knack for translating complex tech into clear, actionable advice for clients.
• Fluent in Dutch.

Why Blue Harvest?

• Best of Both Worlds: The agility and fun of a startup, with the stability and resources of Capgemini.
• Growth: Clear career paths and a dedicated budget for learning, certifications, and conferences. We support you to become a thought leader and want you on stage, sharing your knowledge.
• Culture: A team that values curiosity, connection, and the occasional octopus-level multitasking
• Rewards: Competitive salary and performance bonuses that reflect your impact.

Our offer

Of course, you will get a competitive salary with other interesting benefits. But more importantly, you will work at a fantastic and pleasant place where you can do more than just engineering. You will be learning, developing yourself, organizing events and speaking at conferences.

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