About the job
Hot ITem Conclusion seeks a Technical Lead for Data & AI Platforms in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland. This position blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership. The Technical Lead guides an engineering team, defines technical direction, and ensures that Data & AI solutions meet high professional standards. Daily work includes active involvement in development, making technical decisions, and encouraging strong team collaboration.
Main responsibilities
- Design, build, and improve Data & AI platforms for clients.
- Lead and mentor engineers, supporting their technical development.
- Make, validate, and enforce choices around architecture, tooling, and integration.
- Translate complex business needs into technical solutions, including implementation strategies and backlog management.
- Develop and maintain a technical roadmap for platform evolution.
- Set up and oversee CI/CD practices, infrastructure, and deployment processes.
- Maintain code quality through reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
The Technical Lead ensures the team understands their tasks, the construction process, and the reasoning behind technical decisions.
Impact in practice
This role extends beyond building data platforms. The Technical Lead is responsible for ensuring these platforms are effective and reliable in real-world scenarios.
What makes a strong candidate
- Brings structure and clarity to project execution.
- Keeps oversight and coherence across multiple projects.
- Upholds quality standards for technical solutions.
- Supports engineers’ development and helps them reach their potential.
- Encourages effective teamwork and dependable delivery.
Team and company context
The Engineering department at Hot ITem Conclusion includes around 60 professionals: Data, Platform & AI Engineers, Technical Leads, and Data Platform Architects. Within this group, about 15 experienced Data Platform Architects and Technical Leads shape the company’s technical direction for modern data platforms.
Hot ITem Conclusion offers opportunities for growth and enjoyment, from hackathons to social activities like pétanque and regular tech events. The company partners with organizations to help them become data-driven and improve performance, focusing on delivering tangible value through data and technology.

