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# AI Lead Developer

- **Company:** ACTICO GmbH
- **Location:** Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Product Management, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Deployment Automation, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f4a31cd2611870d3

## About the Role

* Several years of experience in software development with increasing technical responsibility
 * Hands-on experience with LLM-based applications in production or production-like environments
 * Experience leading the technical execution of complex software development projects
 * A strong understanding of modern AI architectures such as RAG, Agentic AI, Function Calling, and LLM integrations
 * The ability to bring together technical and business stakeholders effectively
 * Excellent German and English language skills

The following qualifications are considered a plus:

 * Experience in the financial industry, such as asset management, fund administration, insurance, or banking
 * Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as KAGB or Solvency II
 * Experience with prompt engineering, LLM evaluation frameworks, or security-critical AI deployments

## Description

As an AI Lead Developer, you will take technical ownership of AI development initiatives within our Asset Administration product line. Working closely with Product Management and the Segment Head, you will design innovative AI solutions and ensure that ideas become high-performing software.

Your responsibilities will include:

 * Taking technical ownership of the architecture and solution design for modern AI components (including RAG, Agentic AI, Function Calling, and LLM integrations)
 * Driving the technical implementation of AI features with a strong focus on quality, scalability, and on-time delivery
 * Acting as the technical interface between Product Management, Professional Services, and Development to translate business requirements into sustainable technical solutions
 * Defining technical standards for AI components, from evaluating LLM outputs to ensuring reliable production operations
 * Advancing our AI product portfolio, starting with the Companion for First and expanding to additional AI-powered solutions over time


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