Staff Software Engineer at well-funded enterprise tech platform

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise technology firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of their growing platform. The role involves leading complex initiatives, mentoring engineering teams, and collaborating across functions to deliver high-quality software. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience, strong skills in system design and distributed systems, and a proven track record in technical leadership. This position offers a remarkable opportunity in a well-funded environment with ambitious growth plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience in high-performing tech environments.
• Proven experience leading major technical projects end-to-end.
• Deep expertise in system design, distributed systems, and modern software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver complex, scalable software systems across the platform.
• Provide senior technical leadership, setting best practices and guiding engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality features.

Skills

Software Engineering

System Design

Distributed Systems

Technical Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Job description

Staff Software Engineer

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Company Description:

A well-funded enterprise technology platform backed by top‑tier VCs, building scalable software used by large organisations and experiencing significant growth.

Job Description:

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of a mature yet fast‑growing enterprise platform. You’ll lead complex technical initiatives, architect scalable systems, and act as a senior technical mentor, raising the bar for engineering excellence across the organisation. This is a high‑impact role suited to a deeply experienced engineer who thrives on complex challenges.

Location:

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• Lead high‑impact technical initiatives that shape the future of a large‑scale enterprise platform
• Join a well‑funded, VC‑backed company with strong momentum and long‑term ambition
• Influence technical strategy while mentoring and elevating a talented engineering team

What you will do:

• Architect, design, and deliver complex, scalable software systems across the platform
• Provide senior technical leadership, setting best practices and guiding engineering standards
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high‑quality features

The ideal candidate:

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience in high‑performing tech environments
• Proven experience leading major technical projects end to end
• Deep expertise in system design, distributed systems, and modern software engineering practices

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