Software Engineer, AI Development Experience

Hornetsecurity

. Analyze and optimize the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines across Platform, Security, Backup, and Compliance software development areas .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeHanover • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing and automating software development processes, with a strong focus on AI-based workflow solutions and compliance. Proficient in delivering training and documentation while ensuring adherence to data protection and AI governance standards.

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AI-Based Workflow SolutionsPython ScriptingCI/CD Pipeline OptimizationTraining Session DeliveryData Protection Compliance

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Hard Skills

Software Development Process AutomationAI ToolsAPIsScripting LanguagesAI GovernanceModel RoutingMemory ArchitecturesContext ArchitecturesImpact MeasurementContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsConsulting SkillsSolution-Oriented ApproachBusiness-Oriented MindsetAbility to Communicate Technical Concepts

Industry Keywords

SDLCCI/CDComplianceData ProtectionSecurityAI TransformationAgentic WorkflowsInternal DocumentationWorkshopsFluency in German and English

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and optimize the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines across Platform, Security, Backup, and Compliance software development areas
Identify and prioritize AI and automation use cases focused on agentic workflows, model routing, and memory and context architectures toward Level 5 AI
Design, develop, and implement AI-based workflow solutions
Integrate automations into existing systems and processes
Support teams in the AI transformation of software development
Deliver training sessions, workshops, and onboarding sessions
Create internal documentation, playbooks, tutorials, and best practices
Advise technical teams on AI use
Contribute to AI governance, data protection, compliance, and responsible AI use
Measure the impact, adoption, and ROI of implemented automations
Continuously improve solutions based on feedback and metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in analyzing and automating software development processes
Hands-on experience with AI tools, APIs, enterprise tools, and scripting
Good knowledge of Python or a comparable scripting language
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
Experience delivering training sessions, workshops, or enablement programs
Strong communication and consulting skills
Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and business-oriented way of working
Awareness of data protection, security, compliance, and AI governance
Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of annual leave/vacation
Temporary Employee Exchange Program supporting work from global office locations while exploring the world
Work-from-home option
Flexible working hours
Team events
Be-Active Bonus subsidizing gym memberships
Free parking in Hannover
Discounted Jobticket
Bike leasing
Employer contribution to the company pension plan
€1,500 referral bonus for every successful candidate referral
Development opportunities
Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and fresh fruit
Office dogs
No dress code