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# Software Architect and Engineering lead

- **Company:** 8vance Matching Technologies BV
- **Location:** Venlo, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, IT Architecture, Generative AI, AI Platforms
- **Published:** June 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f1ec52b26c74f8c3

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software architecture?

## Description

We're looking for a hands-on Engineering Lead who takes ownership - from architecture to delivery.

In this role, you will: Shape our software & AI architecture

 * Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team
 * Build scalable microservices and agentic AI systems
 * Drive innovation in Generative AI and AI agents (MCP-based)
 * Work on a platform built with Python at its core

This is not a "delegate-only" role - we're looking for someone who dives deep, solves problems, and builds the future with us.

What makes this role unique? You'll define the architecture of a next-gen AI platform and directly influence how we build, scale, and innovate


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