Staff Engineer

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London / £150000 - £170000 annum

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Salary

SALARY:

£150000 - £170000

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Staff Engineer

Up to £170,000

Hybrid - London (3x days per week)

This is a rare opportunity to shape the technical backbone of a multi-entity data group undergoing significant transformation. You will operate at the intersection of engineering and strategy, building a unified AI-native data layer while working closely with executive leadership. The role offers high autonomy, direct influence on architectural direction, and the chance to hire and lead a small, high-impact team.

The Company

They are a data-focused organisation with several specialist businesses, each operating its own technology stack and culture. The strategic goal is to unify these into a single, scalable data and AI platform. Backed by investment and growth through acquisition, they are building a modern data intelligence layer that enables better product delivery and commercial performance. The environment is pragmatic, delivery-focused, and driven by technical excellence.

The Role

You will take ownership of building the group's shared data platform and AI-native architecture. You will contribute both strategically and hands-on, with a strong focus on delivery and impact.

  • Design and build a unified data layer, including entity graph, provenance, quality, and APIs
  • Deliver production-ready systems and modern APIs that connect data across multiple business units
  • Lead the technical integration of acquisitions, including data, access, and observability
  • Hire and grow a small team of AI-native engineers, driving a high-performance delivery culture
  • Define and document architectural standards and AI engineering practices
  • Work closely with senior leadership, contributing to technical strategy and decision-making
  • Produce clear documentation and run regular demonstrations of progress

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience building data platforms, APIs, or data-led products at scale
  • Comfortable writing production code and working across Python, TypeScript, and SQL
  • Experience using modern AI tooling or agent-based development approaches
  • Ability to quickly understand and assess unfamiliar codebases and systems
  • Experience designing scalable architectures across multiple services or business units
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
  • Commercial awareness, including understanding of product value, margins, and customers
  • A pragmatic mindset with a focus on delivery, quality, and continuous improvement

What They Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • High-impact role with direct visibility to senior leadership
  • Opportunity to shape a group-wide data and AI strategy
  • Autonomy to build and lead a team from an early stage
  • Exposure to acquisition integration and complex data environments
  • Collaborative and delivery-focused engineering culture

How to Apply

Apply with your CV to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

CONTACT

River Steytler

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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