AI-native Software Engineer
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Avenga seeks an AI-Native Software Engineer to integrate AI-assisted development practices into software engineering workflows. The role involves building autonomous agents, prototyping with LLM APIs, and establishing best practices for AI-native engineering across global teams.
About this role
This is us
At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and Ul design, managed services, product development, and software development.
This is the job
We are looking for an AI-Native Software Engineer to help redefine how software is designed, developed, and delivered in the age of AI.
In this role, you will combine strong software engineering expertise with modern AI-assisted development practices. You will work on building autonomous agents, integrating AI capabilities into development workflows, and enabling engineering teams to leverage AI tools effectively and responsibly.
You will play a key role in experimenting with emerging technologies, rapidly delivering proof-of-concepts, and helping establish best practices for AI-native software engineering across the organization.
This is you
8+ years of experience in software development using technologies such as Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languages
Full-stack development experience is a plus
Ability to rapidly prototype and deliver proof-of-concepts using AI-assisted development workflows
Experience with LLM APIs such as OpenAI and Anthropic
Experience with agent frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI, PydanticAI, or similar
Experience working with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Experience structuring codebases and documentation for AI agent consumption, including markdown descriptors, skills definitions, folder structures, and tool-call schemas
Experience managing LLM-related costs through model selection, caching strategies, and token budgeting
Familiarity with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures and vector databases
Strong understanding of modern software engineering principles and development practices
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
Nice-to-have skills:
Experience building internal engineering tools and developer platforms
Experience introducing AI-native practices into software development teams
Experience with cloud environments and CI/CD platforms
This is your role
Leverage modern AI development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and similar solutions to improve software delivery processes
Apply AI-native engineering practices, including context management, spec-driven development, and reusable skills-based workflows
Review, validate, and improve AI-generated code and agent outputs to ensure correctness, security, maintainability, and production readiness
Evaluate emerging AI tools, frameworks, and methodologies and contribute to the organization's technology radar
Design, develop, and maintain autonomous agents supporting Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities
Integrate agents with platforms such as Jira, GitHub, and CI/CD systems through MCP
Perform context engineering by organizing project knowledge, documentation, and code structures to optimize AI agent effectiveness
Create documentation, workflow guides, and best practices for AI-assisted development
Train and support engineering teams in adopting AI-native development workflows
Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering productivity through responsible and effective AI adoption
What awaits you at Avenga?
Through our values – Better Minds, Bolder Ideas, and Bigger Hearts – we strive to create a work environment where people feel supported, trusted, and empowered to grow.
You’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies, experiment with emerging engineering practices, and help shape the future of AI-native software development. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to innovative initiatives, and play an active role in transforming how software is built and delivered across global teams.
At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.
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