Platform Engineer - AI Architecture, Gateway & MCP

Riverty GmbH
Verl, Germany
11 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Verl, Germany

Tech stack

Java
API
Artificial Intelligence
Distributed Systems
Interoperability
Python
Software Engineering
TypeScript
Network Routers
Backend

Job description

  • Design, develop, and operate core AI infrastructure components such as the AI Gateway, Model Router, Policy Layer, and MCP Server.
  • Define architecture patterns for secure, scalable, and governed AI integration across all product domains.
  • Build internal SDKs, libraries, and tools that enable engineering teams to integrate AI consistently.
  • Contribute to technical governance through standards, lifecycle rules, design reviews, and architectural guidance.
  • Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Security to ensure alignment and compliance with Riverty-wide guidelines.
  • Improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency of central AI services.
  • Enable use case teams by providing frameworks, reusable components, and best practices for AI integration.
  • Maintain clear documentation and contribute to a shared architectural knowledge base.

Requirements

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, * Strong background in backend or platform engineering (Java, Python, or TypeScript).

  • Experience building APIs, gateways, or distributed systems in cloud-native environments.
  • Solid understanding of AI integration patterns (e.g., model APIs, routing, agent protocols).
  • Ability to define and implement architectural standards and governance structures.
  • Strong software design skills at senior or architect level.
  • Focus on long-term maintainability, stability, and interoperability.
  • Collaborative working style and clear communication in cross-functional environments.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

Benefits & conditions

  • Mobile Office: Opportunity to work from home
  • Discounts & Extras: Exclusive Bertelsmann discounts and financial benefits, e.g., €1,500 referral bonus
  • Flexible Working Hours and Models: Customize your working hours to suit your needs
  • Training & Development: A variety of (online) courses, from language learning to leadership training, e.g., from Bertelsmann University
  • Health & Leisure: Supported sports and (mental) health programs, e.g. from our partner TELUS Health
  • Appreciative Environment: Diversity and employee networks enrich our culture

About the company

At Riverty, we believe that everyone should be in control of their own financial situation. Our shared commitment is to make financial solutions more innovative, empathetic and user-friendly to empower financial growth for everyone. To do this, we rely on 50 years of experience and the commitment of over 5,000 creative minds, innovators and explorers in 11 countries. Are you ready? As part of our community, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and transform the world of finance together with us. We create an environment where you can evolve personally and benefit from our flexible working conditions and work-life balance.

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