London-based Staff Engineer: Architect & Tech Leader

Partners Internal Quality Control; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to join their innovative team. The role involves designing scalable software solutions, leading architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess over 8 years of software engineering experience and expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, distributed systems, and Agile methodologies is essential. This position offers an opportunity to shape technical direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience leading complex projects.
• Expert-level programming skills in Java, Python, or C++.
• Strong experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance software solutions.
• Lead architectural decisions and drive technical strategy.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Advanced programming languages (Java, Python, C++)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Distributed systems understanding

Microservices architecture

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Agile development methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to join their innovative team. The role involves designing scalable software solutions, leading architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess over 8 years of software engineering experience and expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, distributed systems, and Agile methodologies is essential. This position offers an opportunity to shape technical direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams.