Staff Software Engineer

Lorien; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team in Glasgow, where you'll design scalable cloud-native systems and lead development initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in an agile environment backed by a global enterprise, making a significant impact on high-profile projects. Strong expertise in cloud architecture and programming is essential, along with a commitment to leading and mentoring fellow engineers in a tech-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and developing large-scale systems.
• Strong programming skills in OO languages and modern front-end frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor effectively.

Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting scalable, cloud-native systems.
• Leading the development of reusable components and AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborating with product owners to accelerate delivery.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

REST APIs

C#

Java

Python

React

Angular

Blazor

Microservices

DevSecOps

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Serverless platforms

Entity Framework

Cosmos DB

MongoDB

Cassandra

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Job Ref

BBBH165108_1752855986

Date Added

July 18th, 2025

Consultant

Staff Software Engineer
Locations: Glasgow, London, Manchester, or Leeds
Permanent Position, 2 days/week in office
Salary: Up to £90k + strong benefits

Lorien is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a prestigious client that combines the energy of a startup with the scale of a global enterprise. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing technology team that's driving innovation across a major tax and legal business.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Startup Mentality, Corporate Scale: Operate in a fast-moving, agile environment with the backing of a large, well-established organisation.
• Tech-Driven Culture: Join a community of 160+ technologists embedded within a wider tax function, all focused on building scalable, AI-enabled systems.
• High-Profile Impact: The tax team work with some of the most recognisable names in the world-from royalty to global celebrities.
• Big Infrastructure, Big Projects: Tackle complex challenges with large-scale infrastructure and enterprise-level scalability.
• Heavy Investment in Technology: The business is investing significantly in modern cloud platforms, AI, and automation.
• Agile Done Right: Be part of an Agile environment with a strong DevSecOps culture and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• People-First Culture: Consistently ranked in the Times Top 25 Employers for the past 10 years, this organisation genuinely looks after its people.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Designing and architecting scalable, cloud-native systems and common services.
• Leading the development of reusable components and AI-enabled tools.
• Mentoring engineers and contributing to the software ecosystem blueprint.
• Collaborating with product owners and engineering leads to accelerate delivery.
• Building distributed microservices and event-driven architectures on Azure.

What You'll Bring:

• Hands-on experience designing and developing large-scale systems.
• Expertise in cloud-native architecture and REST APIs.
• Strong programming skills in OO languages, such as C#, Java, Python, etc, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience with React, Angular, Blazor, Vue, or ASP.NET MVC.
• Secure coding practices and familiarity with DevSecOps tools.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and communicate effectively across teams.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with generative AI, machine learning, and AI-driven development.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless platforms.
• Experience with messaging systems and distributed architectures.
• Knowledge of Entity Framework, Cosmos DB, MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Experience with GitHub Copilot, data analytics, and pair/mob programming.

Locations & Flexibility:
This role can be based at any of the following offices, with 2 days per week onsite:

• Glasgow
• London
• Manchester
• Leeds

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.