Lead Software Engineer - Paris

Job Overview:

Within Artefact's technical team, you will join a community of Software Engineers as a Manager and technical referent for our major clients. In an environment of rapid acceleration in Data and Generative AI, you will lead complex engineering projects, manage teams, and drive operational and technical excellence.

What we expect from you:

As a Manager, you will oversee the design and deployment of critical architectures (Data Platforms, Agentic Platforms) while ensuring the coaching, mentoring, and career development of team members. You will play a key role in client relations, technical scoping of projects, and the advancement of Artefact's tech community.

Your missions:

• Lead and manage the execution of complex Data & AI projects (e.g., LangGraph multi-agent solutions on Kubernetes, Medallion architectures).
• Oversee the scoping and construction of robust Data Platforms on GCP, AWS, Azure, or Snowflake, ensuring alignment with best practices in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and software engineering.
• Define the technical vision for GenAI / LLM projects (orchestration, evaluation, control) and promote the daily use of coding agents within teams.
• Ensure career management, performance monitoring, and continuous mentoring of Software Engineers under your responsibility.
• Lead technical scoping sessions with major clients and pedagogically defend strategic and architectural choices.
• Ensure compliance with code quality, security, and deliverable standards across all your application areas.
• Actively contribute to the animation of the technical community (Tech Talks, Guilds, REX - Retrospective Experience) and participate in the recruitment and skill development process for the practice.

Profile sought:

• Experience & Leadership: Proven experience as a Lead / Engineering Manager or Senior Architect who has previously managed technical teams and led strategic projects.
• Problem Solving: Strong technical intuition and the ability to translate complex business challenges into sustainable technical architectures.
• Management & Mentoring: A benevolent, pedagogical, and exemplary approach, comfortable with growing talent, providing constructive feedback, and leading a team.
• Specializations (at least 1): Proven expertise in Analytics Engineering, Software Development, SRE, Cloud Architecture, or AI Engineering.
• Technical Stack: Advanced mastery of the tech ecosystem (Python, FastAPI, dbt, LangGraph, Docker, Terraform, GCP, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Kubernetes).

Recruitment Process:

• HR Interview (30-45 min): Discussion about your background, managerial skills, and cultural fit with a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Technical Deep Dive (60 min): Live coding and system design architecture session with a Senior Engineering Lead based in France.
• US / Manager Interview (60 min): Discussion with a Director / Partner to assess managerial and operational fit, and client-facing posture.

Compensation: Package: €75,000 to €85,000 gross annual salary (fixed) + €8,000 variable, depending on experience and seniority.

Company Presentation

Artefact is a consulting firm specializing in data and artificial intelligence, which supports companies in transforming these technologies into concrete and measurable business impact.

At the intersection of consulting, data, and technology, our 2,500 employees in 27 countries pool their expertise to design, develop, and deploy solutions that address our clients' transformation challenges.

Want to learn more? Discover Artefact, our expertise, and our culture: https://www.artefact.com

At Artefact, we are convinced that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives enriches our teams. We are committed to offering an inclusive environment and equitable opportunities, where everyone can grow and express their full potential. Our recruitment is based on skills, potential, and fit for the role.