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We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our team in Belgrade. You will join a new AI-focused engineering team within A&G Content Solutions, working on new capabilities while using AI tools throughout the development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to testing and code review. If you are an experienced engineer who is excited about how AI is changing the way software is built, we would love to hear from you.

About You - experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• Minimum 6 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 1 year of experience using AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle, including development, architecture and design, code review, and testing
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in English

It would be great if you also have . . .

• Hands-on expertise building microservices and enterprise backend systems with Java and Spring Boot
• Practical experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Proficiency in database design, query optimization, and data modeling with PostgreSQL
• Experience developing responsive web applications using Angular or other modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue)
• Proven track record with AI-assisted software development and Spec-Driven Development (SDD), utilizing tools such as Spec Kit, OpenSpec, or similar frameworks
• Experience building end-to-end data pipelines, modern data architectures, or analytical platforms using Databricks
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Jenkins), including automated testing and quality gates

What will you be doing in this role?

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions across backend and frontend applications.
• Use AI tools in day-to-day development, including architecture and design, implementation, code review, and testing.
• Contribute to the development of new AI-focused capabilities and features.
• Define software architecture and provide technical direction for complex solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code in line with coding standards.
• Review code to maintain high engineering standards.
• Evaluate alternative technologies and approaches to improve software quality, performance, and scalability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and internal stakeholders across multiple projects.
• Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies.
• Stay current with advances in AI-assisted software engineering.
• Contribute to technical documentation and engineering best practices.

About the Product

You will work within A&G Content Solutions, contributing to the development of new AI-focused capabilities and software solutions supporting our content products and platforms.

About the Team

You will join a new AI-focused engineering team within A&G Content Solutions. The wider organization includes multiple engineering teams responsible for areas such as content delivery, content processing, publications, and supporting platforms.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, helping guide technical decisions and supporting other engineers while continuing to contribute directly to development.

The team works in an Agile/Scrum environment and collaborates closely with internal product, engineering, and business stakeholders.

Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days paid leave per annum
• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Lunch
• Yearly Bonus
• Yearly Merit Plan
• My Learning Platform
• Fit Pass
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Company bicycles for rent free of charge

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position, with core engagement hours within CET time zone. This is a hybrid position; you will be expected to work from our Belgrade office 3 days every other week.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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