Platform Engineer - AI Architecture, Gateway & MCP
Riverty GmbH
Baden-Baden, Germany
14 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Baden-Baden, Germany
Tech stack
Java
API
Artificial Intelligence
Distributed Systems
Interoperability
Python
Software Engineering
TypeScript
Network Routers
Backend
Job description
Artificial Intelligence Backend Entwicklung Java Python TypeScript Top, * Design, develop, and operate core AI infrastructure components such as the AI Gateway, Model Router, Policy Layer, and MCP Server.
- Define architecture patterns for secure, scalable, and governed AI integration across all product domains.
- Build internal SDKs, libraries, and tools that enable engineering teams to integrate AI consistently.
- Contribute to technical governance through standards, lifecycle rules, design reviews, and architectural guidance.
- Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Security to ensure alignment and compliance with Riverty-wide guidelines.
- Improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency of central AI services.
- Enable use case teams by providing frameworks, reusable components, and best practices for AI integration.
- Maintain clear documentation and contribute to a shared architectural knowledge base.
Requirements
- Strong background in backend or platform engineering (Java, Python, or TypeScript).
- Experience building APIs, gateways, or distributed systems in cloud-native environments.
- Solid understanding of AI integration patterns (e.g., model APIs, routing, agent protocols).
- Ability to define and implement architectural standards and governance structures.
- Strong software design skills at senior or architect level.
- Focus on long-term maintainability, stability, and interoperability.
- Collaborative working style and clear communication in cross-functional environments.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.