Talan

Lead AI Engineer - AI Adoption & SDD Coach

Talan
Apply
3 days ago
Paris, FranceStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Coach pilot project teams on the effective, secure, and responsible use of GitHub Copilot and AI tools.
  • Promote Spec-Driven Development using a common reference framework and validated, traceable deliverables.
  • Create and contribute to AI Delivery Playbooks covering AI usage throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Advise teams on prompts, skills, custom agents, agentic workflows, and MCP servers.
  • Develop SDD recipes, templates, training materials, onboarding resources, and reusable AI assets.
  • Reinforce software craftsmanship practices including clean code, testing, refactoring, code review, quality, security, and maintainability.
  • Capture pilot feedback, industrialize effective practices, and share recommendations for scaling adoption.

Requirements

  • Confirmed senior experience in software engineering, technical leadership, software architecture, or development coaching.
  • Strong knowledge of Spec-Driven Development methodologies, including BMAD, and Agile practices.
  • Strong command of the full software development lifecycle, from scoping and design through development, testing, production, and support.
  • Solid knowledge of software craftsmanship and DevSecOps practices.
  • Practical experience with GitHub Copilot or AI development assistants.
  • Skills in prompt engineering, context engineering, agents, skills, and MCP servers.
  • Ability to formalize methods, playbooks, guides, and training materials.
  • Excellent communication, teaching, coaching, and simplification skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with developers, technical leads, architects, managers, security and compliance teams, and business stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Paris offices located in the 16th arrondissement.
  • Up to three remote-working days per week and an equipment allowance.
  • Employee shareholding program.
  • Collaborative workplace recognized as a Great Place to Work, with employee support including a dedicated disability and caregiver contact.
  • On-site and remote training programs, plus a mentoring program for women.
  • Mobility opportunities in France and internationally.
  • Health insurance covered from 80%.
  • Employee referral bonuses.

Categories

Talan

About Talan

1,001-5,000 employees
Contact me