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# Lead AI-Driven Developer

- **Company:** Gea Group AG
- **Location:** Düsseldorf, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Debugging, DevOps, Programming Tools, Spring-boot, Backend, Integration Tests, Virtual Agents, Api Design, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/deed8f42323368ed7e9c461b9003b182de

## About the Role

We are looking for a highly autonomous Lead AI-Driven Developer (f/m/d) with a strong backend focus to become the go-to technical expert in our Digital Unit. You own problems end-to-end, from understanding requirements to delivering production-ready, tested, and well-documented solutions, without the need for constant guidance or multiple revision cycles.
You are someone who thrives in complexity: you navigate microservice architectures and cloud-native systems with ease, debug critical production issues calmly and methodically, and consistently leave things better than you found them.
And crucially - you are a true AI enthusiast. Not just curious about AI, but actively using it in your daily workflow for over a year, with at least six months of hands-on experience working with Agentic AI frameworks. You don't just use AI to write code, you use it to amplify your impact, accelerate delivery, and enhance engineering excellence., Several years of hands-on experience in full-stack software development, ideally within the Java / Spring Boot ecosystem
Strong expertise in API development, integration testing, and troubleshooting complex production issues
Solid understanding of authorization concepts, permission models, and secure application design
Proven ability to design and implement scalable technical solutions with a high degree of autonomy
Experience working with Azure Cloud services, particularly AKS and Service Bus, is a plus
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across teams
Hands-on experience using modern AI-powered development tools, including AI-assisted debugging, analysis, and development workflows
Ways of Working
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive solutions from requirements to delivery
Committed to quality through thorough testing, documentation, and continuous improvement
Transparent and proactive communicator who collaborates effectively across teams
Structured and solution-oriented approach, especially when working under pressure or resolving production incidents

## Description

You will work closely alongside our Senior Architect, DevOps, DevSecOps, and UX Designer as the technical development expert within our team, and you will:
Responsibilities / Tasks
Take end-to-end ownership of our solutions, from architecture and development to testing, documentation, and deployment
Shape and maintain our development practices and standards, ensuring high quality and consistency across the codebase
Empower and upskill fellow developers in effective AI-assisted development workflows
Design and evolve our development processes to keep pace with the rapidly changing AI landscape
Ensure our systems run smoothly and as autonomously as possible, proactively identifying and eliminating friction points
Provide expert technical guidance and actively contribute to solution design, because your voice matters here


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