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Coopers Group AG · Zürich
Coopers Group AG is a consulting firm that works with banking clients in Zurich, helping them modernise technology and product development processes. The role of Senior AI‑Native Software Engineer / Coach is centred on using generative AI and large language models to reshape the product development and software development lifecycles. The engineer will design and implement agentic workflows where AI agents handle requirement analysis, code generation, testing and code‑review support, while setting up governance, quality gates and human approval steps. Integration of AI‑driven tools such as GitHub Copilot into existing enterprise applications and DevOps pipelines is required, as is the creation of prototypes and experimentation with new AI‑centric approaches. A key part of the job is coaching development teams, delivering workshops and mentoring engineers to adopt AI‑native ways of working. The ideal candidate has several years of enterprise software engineering experience, deep hands‑on expertise with generative AI, LLMs, RAG and tool‑calling, familiarity with modern SDLC practices, and a proven track record of technical training and mentorship. Fluency in English is essential; German is advantageous.
................ For our banking client in Zurich , we are looking for an experienced Senior AI-Native Software Engineer / Coach to drive the transformation of software development through the practical application of AI. The objective of this project is to fundamentally transform the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) by leveraging AI, enabling AI agents to increasingly take over engineering tasks while humans focus on direction, validation and quality assurance. The ideal candidate combines a strong software engineering background with extensive hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools, coding agents and agentic workflows. Your r esponsibilities : Drive the transition towards an end-to-end AI-powered and increasingly autonomous software development model Design and implement agentic workflows in which AI agents analyse requirements, write and modify code, execute tests and support code reviews Integrate and automate AI-driven solutions within existing enterprise applications and complex development environments Define quality standards, human approval gates and governance practices to ensure the safe and traceable use of autonomous AI agents Work closely with development teams to establish AI-native ways of working, coaching and mentoring engineers in directing, supervising and validating AI-driven development workflows Design and deliver hands-on training sessions and workshops to strengthen AI engineering capabilities, encourage experimentation and support the sustainable adoption of AI-powered development practices Your profile: Several years of hands-on software engineering experience, including the development, testing and maintenance of enterprise applications Strong practical expertise in generative AI and LLMs, including RAG , structured data extraction, tool and function calling, and agentic workflows Extensive hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools and coding agents, such as GitHub Copilot or comparable solutions, as an integral part of daily engineering work Experience implementing AI-powered automation within existing projects, as well as knowledge of DevOps, testing and modern development practices Solid understanding of the end-to-end Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from product discovery and requirements analysis through to architecture, implementation, testing, deployment and maintenance Ability to rapidly build prototypes, experiment with new approaches and challenge traditional software development processes Proven experience in coaching and mentoring software engineers , delivering technical training and enabling teams to adopt new tools, methodologies and AI-native engineering practices Fluent in English, German is a big plus Important: We are not looking for a pure AI application developer or architect, but for an experienced software engineer who actively uses AI agents in daily development work and can fundamentally transform how software is developed. Find Jobs in Switzerland on Arbeitnow
| Role | Senior Ai-native Software Engineer / Coach |
|---|---|
| Company | Coopers Group AG |
| Location | Zürich |
| Type | contract |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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