AI Native Tech Lead (cloud-native Azure solutions)

Who We Are Build. Scale. Sustain. PALO IT is a global technology consultancy that crafts tech as a force for good. We design, develop, and scale digital and sustainable products and services to unlock value across the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion and a B Corp-certified company. We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (5 continents, 18 offices, +650 experts from +50 nationalities) We are robust and resilient (100% independent and 0 debt) We are entrepreneurs and passionate experts: We invest in what we genuinely believe in and work as a collective intelligence We are positive, courageous, caring, doers, and committed to excellence Your Role As a Technical Lead focused on cloud-native Azure solutions , you will lead a development team in defining and executing architecture strategies to create robust, secure, and scalable digital products. Define and maintain the technical architecture for Azure-based solutions, including AKS, ensuring best practices and alignment with business objectives. Establish technical standards in areas of development, security, deployment, and observability. Lead critical technical decisions related to scalability, performance, and resilience of applications. Oversee the correct implementation of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices. Ensure compliance with best practices regarding security, data protection, and access control. Mentor team members and promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Who You Are Strong experience with Azure Cloud technologies, including Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Registry, Application Gateway, IdentityServer, and Azure DevOps (must). Proficient in Cloud Native Architecture and Microservices strategies (must). Knowledgeable in Zero Trust Security, OAuth2 / OpenID Connect, advanced CI/CD practices, and API design (must). Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform (Desirable). Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, FinOps, Chaos Engineering, and SRE practices (Desirable). Excellent leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences (must). Strong negotiation and strategic decision-making skills, especially under uncertainty (must). AI-Native Engineering (Core Expectation) Use Generative AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a first-class engineering assistant for: Code scaffolding and refactoring Code generation and optimisation Test-cases and documentation generation Build applications through AI-driven development practices , including: AI-assisted debugging and troubleshooting Intelligent code completion and pattern recognition Automated documentation generation Apply prompt engineering best practices for reliable, repeatable engineering outcomes. Validate GenAI output (determinism checks, guardrails, fallback logic). More About PALO IT We’re eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences, and move to meet our planet’s urgent needs. We are continuously taking action to: Become a climate net-zero company Deliver projects with a positive impact Train 100% of our workforce on impact Achieve B Corp certification among all our offices across the globe Continuously measure & improve employee happiness Our clients are among the world's most successful companies. We innovate with both established Fortune 1000s, SMEs, and start-ups who aim to make an impact, become global leaders, and address the world's most complex challenges. What We Offer Stimulating working environments Unique career path International mobility Internal R&D projects Knowledge sharing Personalized training Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship For more on our team culture and benefits, Check out our careers page. And our PALOCast with direct testimonies from our Palowans! PALO IT is an equal opportunity employer that values merit, qualifications, and abilities. We prioritize privacy and data security. For more information on our privacy practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.