Tech Lead Backend Engineering · Toulouse ·

About Alteia

Alteia is a leading enterprise A.I software provider focused on streamlining the use of visual data to generate real-time business intelligence.

Developing and deploying visual intelligence at scale requires the use of complex technology stacks where algorithms and models need to be placed at the center of business operations. That’s why Alteia delivers a family of integrated products that have been purpose-built to accelerate the implementation of A.I applications, making quick work of large data sets from disparate systems:

• the Alteia software platform to rapidly contextualize large amounts of disparate data and operate enterprise A.I applications quickly.

• the Alteia pre-built SaaS applications, for rapidly addressing high-value use cases in various market segments.

Joining Alteia means becoming part of a dynamic Product & Tech organization of 50 engineers and 10 Product experts. We are structured into agile feature teams, placing algorithms and predictive models at the core of the value we deliver to our customers.

Alteia is now part of GE Vernova. The Alteia software is sold by this larger organization under the name GridOS Visual Intelligence.

Job Summary

Lead the development of a strategic backend module dedicated to vegetation operations planning for electric grid operators, leveraging the GridOS Visual Intelligence platform.

This module sits at the core of the product value proposition, aiming to digitalize and optimize complex field operations that currently represent multi-million euro investments for utilities.

As Tech Lead, you will drive both the technical vision and execution , working within a newly structured squad to design scalable solutions for highly complex and non-standardized business processes.

You will play a key role in transforming real-world operational workflows into a robust, scalable software product, collaborating closely with Product, Data Science, and Engineering stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Define the technical architecture of the module and drive key design decisions

• Ensure code quality, scalability, and performance of the system

• Lead release preparation, deployment, and production readiness

• Provide operational support post-deployment

Development

• Contribute actively to backend development (hands‑on role)

• Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices

• Solve complex and open-ended technical challenges

Product Collaboration

• Work closely with the Product Owner to translate business needs into technical solutions

• Model complex utility processes into scalable software systems

• Contribute to building a product aligned with real customer workflows

Team Leadership

• Act as Tech Lead for a squad of 4–5 engineers

• Organize and coordinate work in an agile / scrum environment

• Mentor and support developers in their technical growth

Tech Stack

Backend-focused, microservices & data platform environment:

• Core : NestJS, Python

• Frontend (context) : Angular, TypeScript

• Data & Streaming : MongoDB, Kafka, Redis

• Cloud & DevOps : AWS, Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD

• ML / Data : PyTorch

• Tooling : GitLab CI, Snyk

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education : Engineering degree or equivalent (Master’s level preferred)

Experience :

• ~10 years of experience in software development

• 3–4+ years in a Tech Lead or equivalent role

• Experience building complex business applications

🧠 Technical Expertise :

• Strong background in distributed systems / microservices

• Experience in SaaS B2B, data platforms, or AI-driven environments

• Ability to work on open-ended, non-standardized technical problems

🧩 Core Capabilities :

• Strong abstraction and system design skills

• Ability to model complex business processes into software

• Product-oriented mindset with customer understanding

️ Skills & Languages :

• Fluent English (technical and professional)

• Strong communication skills across Product, Data, and Engineering teams

Why Join Alteia?

🚀 High Impact Role : Build a core product module used by major utility players (e.g., ENEDIS, FP&L)

🧠 Complex Challenges : Work on non-standardized, real-world problems at the intersection of AI, data, and infrastructure

🙌 Ownership & Leadership : Drive both technical and team decisions in a fast-growing environment

🤝 Collaborative Environment : Work closely with Product, Data Science, and Engineering leaders

Growth Opportunities : Develop expertise in AI-driven platforms and large-scale data systems

Strategic Positioning : Be part of GE Vernova’s ecosystem and contribute to the energy transition