Senior AI Native Engineer (DevOps Engineer)

About this role

Who We Are Build. Scale. Sustain. We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first engineering approach for accelerating the delivery of digital products, and revolutionizing platform modernization. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company. - We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally: 5 continents, 10 countries, +500 experts from +50 nationalities across the Americas, Europe and APAC - We are robust and resilient: 100% independent and 0 debt - We are entrepreneurs and passionate experts: We invest in what we believe genuinely and work as a collective intelligence - We are positive, courageous, caring, doers and committed to excellence About Gen-e2TM While the market is still largely AI-augmenting delivery, we have reinvented the SDLC to be AI First. Leveraging our 16 years expertise in digital transformation, our approach is a game-changer in productivity and quality, with a strong collaboration between IA generative and our best Talents: - We now generate 95% of the entire product — code, documentation, infrastructure as code, and even design powered by GitHub Copilot. - The quality consistently exceeds the output of our best traditional engineering teams. - A product repository houses all product artefacts, giving AI full project context for higher-quality generation. - A library of rules and prompts defines coding standards, design principles, and security guidelines, ensuring enterprise-grade quality and scalability. With Gen-e2TM, we deliver end-to-end products 2–3× faster than traditional approaches, while raising the bar for engineering excellence. Your Role At Palo IT, Senior AI Native Engineer are expected to be AI-native by default. As a Senior AI Native Engineer (AI-Native), you will lead the development of complex features and modules while guiding team members on technical decisions and AI-assisted development practices. You will partner with Tech Leads, Architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions. You will apply Palo IT's Gen-E2 methodology to accelerate delivery and improve engineering quality. Your Responsibility - Drive Fullstack development with AI-augmented practices. - Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and AI-assisted analysis. - Understand DevOps workflows and implement CI/CD automation pipelines. - Design high-performance, scalable solutions using AI-powered approaches. - Identify and implement opportunities for AI enhancement in applications. - Leverage AI tool to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently. - Stay current with emerging AI technologies and development practices. Your Profile As our company transitions into an AI-focused firm, all developers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in AI-augmented development practices. We are looking for a creative, self-motivated individual with the following qualifications and qualities: - Deep technological expertise and a strong software development background. - Experience in developing scalable, reliable, and secure applications - Proficiency in working with AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ...) for code generation and problem-solving. - Understanding of prompt engineering principles for optimal AI tool interaction. - Ability to effectively collaborate with AI tools while maintaining code quality and adherence to best practices. - Critical thinking to validate and verify AI-generated code and solutions. - Adaptability and willingness to continuously learn and stay updated with the rapidly evolving AI landscape. - Excellent interpersonal and cross-group collaboration skills. - Independent thinker with a strong work ethic. - Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills. - Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to speak Cantonese and Mandarin considered a plus. - Strong understanding of common programming patterns and principles. - Strong team player. - Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to meet deadlines. - At least 8 years of relevant experience. Preferred technologies include ReactJS for frontend development and NodeJS/Java/Python/PHP for backend development. AI-Native & Gen-E2 Skills (Required) - Hands-on, daily use of AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot or equivalent). - Strong understanding of prompt engineering principles for optimal AI tool interaction. - Experience validating and controlling GenAI outputs (hallucination handling, code review of AI-generated code). - Critical thinking to validate and verify AI-generated code and solutions. Good to Have - Team leadership experience. - Experience with AI/ML services and frameworks. - Experience with cloud computing platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). - Native mobile development (iOS, Android) or hybrid mobile development (Flutter, React Native). What Success Looks Like at Palo IT - You lead development of complex features with AI-native practices. - You guide and mentor team members on technical skills and AI tools. - You establish best practices within your projects. - You contribute to Palo IT's Gen-E2 maturity across projects. We will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Hong Kong, and do not require sponsorship of a visa.   More About PALO IT We’re eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences and move to meet our planet’s urgent needs. We are continuously taking action to: - Become a climate net-zero company - Deliver projects with a positive impact - Train 100% of our workforce on impact - Achieve B Corp certification among all our offices across the globe - Continuously measure & improve employee happiness Our clients https://www.palo-it.com/en/work are amongst the world's most successful companies. We innovate with both established Fortune 1000s, SMEs and start-ups who aim to