Staff Engineer in London - So Energy

WorksHub; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Our Hiring Process

Our priority is to match the right person to the right role, and we never want salary to be a barrier to applying. Regardless of your current pay, we’ll ask about your salary expectations during the application process, and our Talent Team will have an open, honest conversation.

Skills & Experience

Significant experience designing and building large-scale backend systems (Kotlin/Java, Python, Scala, or other languages). Deep understanding of:

• Domain-driven design systems
• Modular monoliths
• Distributed systems
• Microservices
• Pipelines

Knowledge of security best practices including OAuth, SSO, data protection, and secure coding principles. Familiarity with:

• Frontend frameworks (React, Vue)
• Mobile technologies (Ionic, Swift, Android)

Hands-on experience using or trialling AI coding tools like GitHub. While backend will be your deep specialty, you’ll have the skills to engage meaningfully across the stack:

• Frontend conversations: Vue.js, modern component-driven design, API design for seamless integration
• Infrastructure: GCP stack, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD