Lead AI App Engineer for Enterprise Systems

Capgemini; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Learning and development budget

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Capgemini is looking for a Lead Application Engineer in Utrecht. You will design and implement scalable solutions integrating AI models, lead engineering teams, and mentor future talent. The role offers the agility of a startup with the support of a leading enterprise.

Expect a competitive salary and significant opportunities for professional growth, including learning budgets and a nurturing culture that encourages leadership and innovative thinking.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in backend engineering (Java) and familiarity with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
• Deep knowledge of API design and cloud-native patterns.
• Hands-on with integrating LLMs and building RAG pipelines.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD best practices.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive technical excellence.
• Fluent in English with strong network and market vision.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement backend or fullstack solutions integrating AI models.
• Build and orchestrate microservices, APIs, and event-driven systems.
• Lead by example while mentoring engineers across the team.
• Collaborate with clients to translate business goals into technical roadmaps.
• Contribute to internal initiatives and knowledge sharing.
• Benefit from dedicated learning budgets and mentorship.

Skills

Backend engineering (Java)

API design (REST/gRPC/GraphQL)

AI integration

Infrastructure as Code

Leadership

Fluent in English

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud Services (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Job description

Capgemini is looking for a Lead Application Engineer in Utrecht. You will design and implement scalable solutions integrating AI models, lead engineering teams, and mentor future talent. The role offers the agility of a startup with the support of a leading enterprise.

Expect a competitive salary and significant opportunities for professional growth, including learning budgets and a nurturing culture that encourages leadership and innovative thinking.