Lead AI Engineer - AI/Automation Business Partner (m/f/d)
Kühne + Nagel International AG1 day ago
Hamburg, GermanyStaff+
Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders to identify and drive AI and automation opportunities.
- Lead workshops and translate business needs into roadmaps, architectures, and delivery plans.
- Define and communicate end-to-end architectures for AI, automation, integration, and security.
- Design and deliver solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI, and Azure OpenAI.
- Extend low-code solutions with custom development, APIs, integrations, and reusable frameworks.
- Establish engineering, DevOps, governance, security, and Responsible AI standards.
- Lead prototypes, production implementations, and technical decision-making.
- Mentor engineers and build scalable patterns, frameworks, and best practices.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or similar experience.
- Extensive experience in AI engineering, solution architecture, automation, or technology consulting.
- Strong consulting skills with senior stakeholders and executive-level communication experience.
- Deep expertise in Generative AI, LLMs, agentic systems, RAG, AI security, and Responsible AI.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, and cloud-native architectures.
- Strong software engineering and DevOps background with technologies such as C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Git.
- Ability to connect business strategy with technology and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Fluency in German and English.
- Microsoft certifications and logistics industry experience are preferred.
Benefits
- Flexible remote options.
- Company pension plan and free work-life advice hotline.
- Regular feedback, tailored training, and growth programs.
- Corporate discounts and location-specific extras.
- Work in Hamburg’s HafenCity with modern technologies and processes.
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About Kühne + Nagel International AG
Kuehne+Nagel is a Swiss-based global freight forwarder and contract logistics company that manages sea, air, and road shipments and end-to-end supply chains for businesses across industries. It sells logistics services and 4PL solutions, including warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, and specialized healthcare and renewable-energy logistics, on a fee-for-service basis. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in Schindellegi, it is publicly listed in Switzerland (SMI index) and operates through a worldwide network.