Senior IA Software Engineer

Nextlane; Sintra; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Meal Voucher

Vacation days

Language Training

Private Medical Insurance

Teambuilding

Job summary

Nextlane in Portugal is seeking a Mid/Senior Software Engineer to be the hands-on advocate of AI within the team. You won't just talk about AI-assisted development.

You'll lead by example, using AI coding agents every day and showing your teammates how to get real value from them. Our product landscape spans modern applications built with C# and .NET and long-lived systems in COBOL, Delphi, PowerBuilder, FoxPro and WinDev that still run critical business processes for our customers.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of professional software development experience.
• Proven hands-on experience with AI coding agents such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or Claude Code, including configuration and rule/instruction management.
• Experience building agentic workflows and custom AI tooling.
• Genuine openness to work with legacy technologies (COBOL, Delphi, PowerBuilder, FoxPro, WinDev).

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in daily use of AI coding agents across development, testing, documentation and code review.
• Configure and maintain agent setups for the team: rules, instructions, prompt libraries, context files and reusable workflows.
• Share best practices through demos, pair programming and internal workshops to build team confidence with AI tools.
• Identify repetitive tasks suitable for agentic approaches and propose practical improvements.
• Help shape modernization efforts bridging legacy and modern architectures.

Skills

AI agent workflows

Code reviews

CI/CD

Learning mindset

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Claude Code

Docker

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

About Us

At Nextlane, we don’t just develop software solutions – we create the future of the automotive industry.

We are a company that combines advanced technology with a clear vision: simplifying and digitizing every step of the automotive customer journey, empowering manufacturers and dealerships to thrive in a constantly evolving market.

We believe in the value of every team member, offering opportunities for you to develop and contribute to meaningful solutions.

So… What does it mean to be a #Nextlaner?

• Be part of a growth-oriented culture.
• Collaborate with colleagues from all over the world.
• Believe in the Power of ideas and the diversity of thought.
• Be committed to provide an environment where you can learn, grow, and collaborate on projects that make a global impact.

Our success is measured not just by results, but also by the growth and satisfaction of those who are part of our company.

At Nextlane, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate, push boundaries, and work on solutions that are transforming the automotive world.

About The Role

We are looking for a Mid/Senior Software Engineer who will be the hands‑on advocate of AI within the team. You won't just talk about AI-assisted development. You'll lead by example, using AI coding agents every day and showing your teammates how to get real value from them.

Our product landscape spans modern applications built with C# and .NET and long-lived systems in COBOL, Delphi, PowerBuilder, FoxPro and WinDev that still run critical business processes for our customers. In this role you’ll work across both, and we use AI agents throughout to work faster and smarter.

That means building features and shaping architecture on the modern stack, and equally using AI to understand, document, maintain and modernize decades-old codebases. Often the most interesting work is where the two meet: bringing legacy logic into modern architectures.

You might come from a .NET background or from one of these older technologies; either is a good starting point. Prior experience with the legacy stack is a plus but not required. What we do need is genuine willingness to work on both, curiosity to dig into unfamiliar code, and the creativity to use AI agents to make sense of it and move it forward. If you’re only looking to work on modern technologies, this probably isn’t the right fit.

Your Responsibilities

AI Advocacy

• Lead by example in the daily use of AI coding agents (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) across development, testing, documentation and code review.
• Configure and maintain agent setups for the team: rules, instructions, prompt libraries, context files and reusable workflows.
• Share what works: run demos, pair-programming sessions and short internal workshops, and help teammates build confidence with AI tools.
• Identify repetitive tasks that can be accelerated with agentic approaches and propose practical improvements.
• Keep an eye on the AI tooling landscape and bring relevant, pragmatic ideas back to the team.

Modern and Legacy Systems

• Develop, maintain and evolve applications across our full landscape, from C# and .NET to older technologies such as COBOL, Delphi, PowerBuilder, FoxPro and WinDev, including bug fixing, new features and ongoing improvements.
• Use AI agents throughout your work to write, review and test code, and to analyze, document and explain legacy code, business rules and data flows.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives, helping plan and execute migrations from legacy systems to modern architectures and making sure business logic carries over correctly.
• Help shape the design and architecture of our modern stack so it’s ready to absorb what’s being modernized.
• Build and maintain a shared knowledge base so expertise in both legacy and modern systems is spread across the team rather than held by a few people.

Development & Quality

• Design, develop and maintain features across backend and frontend applications.
• Write clean, maintainable code following SOLID principles and good architectural practices.
• Take part in code reviews, giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments to build and deploy your work.

Collaboration

• Work closely with product, QA, DevOps and other engineering teams.
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers, especially in AI-assisted development practices.

What We're Looking For

Must have

• 4 to 6 years of professional software development experience.
• Proven hands‑on, day‑to‑day experience with AI coding agents such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or Claude Code, including configuration and rule/instruction management.
• Experience building agentic workflows, MCP servers or custom AI tooling.
• Genuine openness and willingness to work with legacy technologies (COBOL, Delphi, PowerBuilder, FoxPro, WinDev).

Nice to have

• Previous experience with any of COBOL, Delphi, PowerBuilder, FoxPro or WinDev.
• Experience in legacy modernization or migration projects.
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS or GCP) and Docker.
• Experience with testing tools such as Playwright, Cypress or Newman.

Languages

• Fluent in English (mandatory).
• French and/or Spanish is a plus.

Interpersonal Skills

• Curiosity and a learning mindset: you enjoy figuring out how things work, old or new.
• Natural ability to share knowledge and bring others along, without being dogmatic.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear communication and collaboration in cross‑functional teams.
• Ownership: you drive initiatives to completion.

Our Recruitment Process

• 15‑minute introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Meeting with Hiring Manager
• Technical interview, including a conversation about how you use AI agents in your daily work.

What We Offer

• Hybrid Work: Rotational model, 2 days onsite, three days remote.
• Annual Payments: 14 payments per year (12 monthly payments + 1 summer bonus + 1 Christmas bonus in November).
• Meal Voucher: €10.20 per working day.
• Vacation: 23 vacation days, plus 24th or 31st December off.
• Language Training: Access to group classes in Spanish, English, or French.
• Private Medical Insurance: Multicare coverage.
• Teambuilding: Join us for memorable afterworks and team activities!

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Nextlane, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels valued and respected. We firmly believe that diversity in experiences and backgrounds strengthens our culture and drives innovation.

• Support for people with disabilities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know so we can provide the best possible experience.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join Nextlane and become part of the technological revolution in the automotive industry.

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