AI Developer - Amsterdam office

Are you ready to shape the future of AI at SparkOptimus and our clients? Are you passionate about developing cutting-edge (Gen) AI solutions for clients, building innovative tools, and growing a thriving AI service line? Do you want to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and impact-driven environment? If this excites you, then SparkOptimus is the perfect place to embark on your next challenge!

What you'll do

As an AI Developer, you’ll play a pivotal role in establishing and growing SparkOptimus’ AI service line. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise to solve complex business problems, build impactful AI solutions, and directly influence the growth of our AI development capabilities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Client MVP Development: Design, develop, and deploy AI solutions to help clients across industries accelerate their growth using (Gen) AI

• Internal Tooling: Develop and enhance internal AI tools to empower our consultants and staff with cutting-edge generative AI capabilities, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity

• Innovation and Thought Leadership: Stay at the forefront of technical (Gen) AI advancements, tracking the latest innovations and emerging trends to shape our AI offerings and serve as a trusted thought leader for clients, guiding them in leveraging cutting-edge tech for transformative impact

• Collaboration and Strategy: Work closely with consultants, partners, and clients to integrate AI solutions into client strategies and SparkOptimus’ internal workflows

SparkOptimus is committed to fostering your development through personalized coaching, structured learning opportunities, and hands-on experience. This role offers an unparalleled chance to grow alongside a high-performing team and contribute to impactful AI projects.

Why SparkOptimus?

SparkOptimus helps organizations unlock the power of disruption. We spark and scale transformational initiatives that improve the lives of consumers and customers using new technology. We are pragmatic, we think like a start-up, and we focus on delivering customer and business value all over the world for organizations like Heineken, Ikea, eBay, Unilever, ING, CarNext and AkzoNobel. Our expertise lies in digital, sustainability, and (Gen) AI, and across these topics we provide tailored strategic consultancy that bridges the gap between vision and execution, ensuring our clients not only conceptualize innovative strategies but also implement them effectively.

At SparkOptimus, we believe diversity and inclusion are inseparably linked to corporate social responsibility. SparkOptimus provides equal opportunities and treatment for all employees, and strives to make sure every employee feels recognized and at home with us.

Why you should join us 

• Endless growth, learning and development opportunities within an internationally operating company with purpose 

• The opportunity to share your ideas and put your experience and knowledge into practice 

• Very positive work environment in a young, dynamic, and informal team 

• Supportive and friendly team to help you develop in the role 

• Fuel up with daily delicious and healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks 

• Office in the center of Amsterdam 

• Regular company events and team activities throughout the year 

What we are looking for

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a full stack developer or data scientist in a business or consulting environment

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field

• A pragmatic approach to development, with a focus on rapid business impact

• Outstanding analytical and social skills, a can-do mentality, and a passion for AI

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams

• Willingness to help grow our AI service line, combining development and business-building

• Note: We do not offer visa sponsorships, so if you now or in the future will need visa sponsorship, we unfortunately will not be able to move forward with your application. Thank you for understanding.