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.