Lead AI Architect (d/f/m)

4flow SE; Heidelberg, München, Düsseldorf; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonus system

Benefits package

Job summary

4flow SE is seeking a Lead AI Architect to own the AI direction for our AI-native platform and drive architectural decisions across the AI domain. You will design scalable, secure AI systems for a multi-tenant enterprise SaaS environment and lead technical initiatives with engineering teams across Europe and India.

We expect hands-on experience with LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, AWS Bedrock, and strong Python skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software architecture, system design or platform engineering.
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying AI/s–GenAI solutions in production.
• Strong cloud-native background, AWS familiarity, with containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical AI direction for our AI-native platform and drive key architectural decisions.
• Design scalable, secure AI systems for multi-tenant SaaS environments.
• Build and evolve agentic AI solutions using Python and LangGraph, AWS Bedrock.
• Establish shared AI platform capabilities, standards and best practices for product teams.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews and cross-team collaboration across Europe and India.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring engineers

Architectural design

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Tools

LangGraph

AutoGen

CrewAI

AWS Bedrock

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Lead AI Architect (d/f/m)

Department: Software Products & Development

Company: 4flow SE

Start Date: immediately

Country: Germany Spain Czechia Hungary France

4flow software develops a range of global standard software products for logistics and transportation planning that can be applied across all industries. The integrated planning approach of our software products ranges from the long-term optimization of network structures to the short-term optimization of transportation capacity utilisation. In addition, planning results can be combined with transportation processing and accounting for integrated transportation management. Here, you will work at the intersection of logistics, technology, and compliance, driving product discovery and delivery.

What your new challenge will look like

• Own the technical AI direction for our AI-native platform and drive key architectural decisions across the AI domain.
• Design scalable, secure and maintainable AI systems for a multi-tenant enterprise SaaS environment.
• Build and evolve agentic AI solutions using technologies such as Python, LangGraph and AWS Bedrock.
• Establish shared AI platform capabilities, standards and best practices that enable product teams to build and operate AI applications successfully.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, mentoring and close collaboration with engineering teams across Europe and India.
• Identify emerging AI technologies and translate relevant innovations into business value and product capabilities

Why you belong at 4flow

To be successful in this position, we believe you should possess the following attributes:

• 8+ years of experience in software architecture, system design or platform engineering with production-grade systems.
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying AI, GenAI or agentic AI solutions in production environments.
• Strong expertise with agentic AI frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI or similar technologies.
• Strong cloud-native engineering background, ideally on AWS, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent Python skills and a solid understanding of modern AI architecture, LLMOps and AI security principles.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Why 4flow?

• A clearly defined vision and job security at a company with German roots.
• Exciting international work environment as well as rapid career development opportunities.
• Outstanding opportunities for your individual development (individual training budget and internal trainings).
• Permanent position, competitive base salary, an attractive bonus system, and a great benefits package.
• Flexibility and the opportunity to work remotely.
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health support.
• Sports, team member events and team getaways.
• Free access to organic fruit, cereal, snacks, drinks, and coffee at all 4flow locations.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic.