Staff Engineer

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.