Staff Software Engineer & AI Lead - TypeScript on AWS

Diligent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governance and compliance software company is looking for a Staff Software Engineer in London. This role involves designing secure microservices using AWS, driving AI strategies, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience with scalable applications, Node.js/TypeScript, and an emphasis on security best practices. The company promotes a flexible, hybrid work environment and values diversity, offering comprehensive health benefits and generous time-off policies.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous time off policy

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 7–10 years delivering secure, scalable applications in agile environments.
• Experience shaping AI strategy and mentoring teams on responsible AI use.
• Ability to incorporate security best practices into development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure, high-performance microservices on AWS.
• Set technical direction and propose system improvements.
• Pioneer AI-driven solutions and monitor compliance.

Skills

Secure, scalable applications

AI strategy and mentoring teams

Node.js/TypeScript

AWS (serverless)

Infrastructure-as-code (CDK/Terraform)

Communication of technical concepts

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

SQL/NoSQL databases

Observability tools

Job description

A leading governance and compliance software company is looking for a Staff Software Engineer in London. This role involves designing secure microservices using AWS, driving AI strategies, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience with scalable applications, Node.js/TypeScript, and an emphasis on security best practices. The company promotes a flexible, hybrid work environment and values diversity, offering comprehensive health benefits and generous time-off policies.