Intent Engineer

The Opportunity

To strengthen our Advisory Business Unit we are looking for a Senior Intent Engineer to turn business and technical intent into reliable working software using AI-assisted and spec-driven development.

The role is focused on hands-on delivery. The successful candidate will work spec-first use AI throughout the software development lifecycle deliver real use cases and help other engineers adopt the same practices.

What Youll Do

• Build and deliver software from structured specifications
• Work spec-first using specifications as the source of truth throughout delivery
• Use Claude and Claude Code across analysis development testing and documentation
• Deliver use cases independently within the defined technical approach
• Validate AI-generated output through testing review and engineering controls
• Troubleshoot and recover when AI-assisted development becomes unreliable
• Improve specifications tooling and delivery practices based on real-world feedback
• Create reusable assets such as prompts skills subagents configurations and templates
• Demonstrate AI-assisted delivery methods to other engineers
• Coach and upskill teams in spec-driven and AI-assisted development
• Challenge and improve the wider technical approach where needed

Who Were Looking For

• Strong background in software engineering
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted software development
• Practical experience working spec-first and using specifications to drive implementation
• Daily or regular experience with Claude Code
• Strong understanding of testing code review debugging and software quality controls
• Ability to verify and challenge AI-generated output
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver independently
• Experience mentoring onboarding or upskilling other engineers
• Ability to create reusable practices and assets that can be adopted by others
• Clear communication and a collaborative working style

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with OpenSpec GitHub Spec Kit or similar spec tooling
• Experience with MCP integrations or AI tooling configurations
• Exposure to agent-based development workflows
• Experience introducing new engineering practices across teams

Were looking for someone who is:

Curious

Proactive

Collaborative

Eager to learn and grow

What Youll Find at Relatech

- Meaningful high-impact projects

- A collaborative and multidisciplinary environment

- Clear professional growth opportunities

- Continuous learning and on-the-job training

- Innovative technologies and methodologies

- Flexibility and attention to work-life balance

- Inclusion & Equal Opportunities: We believe innovation and diversity go hand in hand. Thats why we foster an inclusive open and respectful workplace. Every application is evaluated based on skills potential and motivation regardless of gender age ethnicity disability sexual orientation religion or any other protected characteristic.

Location: Italy

Work model: remote

Economics:

The gross annual salary (RAL) for this position ranges from 50000 to 55000 depending on the candidates professional experience skills and the level of autonomy required for the role.

Where applicable the compensation package may include a variable component and additional benefits in accordance with company policies.

The contractual classification will be determined in accordance with the Italian CCNL Commercio.

Contract type: Permanent full-time employment.

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