Artificial Intelligence Consultant

pAre you the kind of engineering leader who sees AI as a strategic capability across the entire technology landscape? As an AI Engineering Lead at Blue Harvest, you operate at the intersection of software engineering, data, AI, and cloud platforms—driving end‑to‑end solutions for leading enterprises in the financial industry. /p pThis is a senior, high‑impact role. You will define technical direction across domains, guide multiple teams, and work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to design and deliver enterprise‑grade, AI‑enabled systems. Beyond delivery, you will help shape our market proposition, grow our engineering community, and establish yourself as a trusted thought leader inside and outside Blue Harvest. /p pbThe Blue Harvest Story /b /p pWe are a startup within an enterprise, a specialized unit built to move fast and break the 'consultancy' mold. We believe that true engineering leadership isn't about managing tickets, it's about owning the solution and challenging the status quo. /p pWe foster a culture where technical mastery meets emotional intelligence. Whether it's hackathons, building the next 'secret weapon' for our engineering community or Friday afternoon beers, we are a place for those who want to speak, lead, and leave a legacy. /p pbWhat You’ll Do /b /p ulliOwn the technical vision for complex, enterprise-level solutions spanning AI, data, application, and platform engineering. /liliDesign and oversee AI‑native architectures, including LLM-driven systems, data platforms, integration layers, and cloud infrastructure. /liliAct as a hands‑on technical authority: review designs, challenge assumptions, prototype critical components, and unblock teams when needed. /liliLead, mentor, and inspire senior engineers and tech leads, raising the bar for engineering maturity and craftsmanship. /liliPartner with clients at architect and executive level, translating business strategy into actionable technical roadmaps. /liliIdentify opportunities for AI‑driven differentiation, helping shape proposals, offerings, and long‑term client partnerships. /liliContribute to internal and external visibility: thought leadership, engineering standards, speaking engagements, and community initiatives. /liliDrive a culture of ownership, learning, and continuous improvement across teams and domains. /li /ul pbWhat You Bring /b /p ulliAI Engineering Expertise: Proven hands‑on experience with LLMs, RAG architectures, agentic workflows, and production AI systems. /liliLeadership Influence: Demonstrated ability to lead senior engineers, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across teams. /liliMarket Presence Consulting

Experience:
Commercial awareness, ability to position technology as business value, and strong network. Background in consulting, working directly with clients at multiple levels of seniority. /liliSoftware Engineering Excellence: Strong background in backend engineering (e.g. Java, Python) and modern architectural patterns (microservices, event‑driven, domain‑driven design). /liliPlatform Cloud Savvy: Deep understanding of cloud‑native platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP valued), Kubernetes, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. /liliEnterprise Mindset: Experience designing systems that are secure, scalable, observable, and compliant in regulated environments. /liliFluency in English, Dutch or French can be a plus /li /ul pbNice-To-Haves /b /p ulliExperience in financial services, including regulatory, security, or data‑privacy constraints. /liliContributions to open source, publications, conference talks, or active involvement in engineering communities. /liliFluency in Dutch. /li /ul pbWhy Blue Harvest? /b /p ulliBest of Both Worlds: The agility and fun of a startup, with the stability and resources of Capgemini. /liliGrowth: Clear career paths and a dedicated budget for learning, certifications, and conferences. We support you to become a thought leader and want you on stage, sharing your knowledge. /liliCulture: A team that values curiosity, connection, and the occasional octopus-level multitasking /liliRewards: Competitive salary and performance bonuses that reflect your impact. /li /ul pbOur Offer /b /p pYou will get a competitive salary with other interesting benefits. But more importantly, you will work at a fantastic and pleasant place where you can do more than just engineering. You will be learning, developing yourself, organizing events and speaking at conferences. /p pAre you ready to harvest and do you think you are the next AI Engineering Lead we are looking for? /p p(By applying to this vacancy, you agree with a background check if applicable. b you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes in compliance with the EU GDPR and other applicable data protection regulations /b.) /p