Staff Engineer: Cloud-Native Solutions Architect

RES Limited; Hunton Bridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Staff Engineer (Solution Architect) to shape the technical direction of its asset performance management software. The role focuses on designing scalable cloud-native solutions and requires strong expertise in data analytics, software engineering, and architectural leadership. Candidates should have extensive experience in cloud environments, particularly with Databricks, and a commitment to innovation. This position offers a competitive benefits package and is a fixed-term contract.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Flexible working

Private healthcare

25 days holiday with options to buy/sell days

Enhanced family leave

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of cloud architecture, preferably Azure.
• Experience in architectural or technical leadership roles (3+ years).
• Proven experience designing complex cloud-native solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate architectural vision across teams.
• Design scalable, cloud-native solutions using Databricks.
• Provide hands-on guidance in implementing architectural patterns.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Data analytics

Distributed systems

Software design principles

Programming languages (Python, Node/Typescript)

Education

Relevant cloud or architecture certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

Tools

Databricks

Delta Lake

MLflow

Job description

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Staff Engineer (Solution Architect) to shape the technical direction of its asset performance management software. The role focuses on designing scalable cloud-native solutions and requires strong expertise in data analytics, software engineering, and architectural leadership. Candidates should have extensive experience in cloud environments, particularly with Databricks, and a commitment to innovation. This position offers a competitive benefits package and is a fixed-term contract.