Your new company
This organisation is leading the charge in AI-driven software engineering, combining deep technical expertise with a bold vision for the future. With a strong focus on innovation, scalability and intelligent automation, they are building next-generation platforms that are transforming the way technology is delivered across the enterprise.
Your new role
As a Staff Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development of innovative cloud-based data and analytics platforms. Your responsibilities will include:
- Driving Solution Design & Technical Excellence: Lead the architecture and development of scalable platforms, ensuring high standards in design and implementation.
- Mentoring & Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence while embedding robust cybersecurity and risk management practices.
- Optimising Data Workflows: Spearhead the integration and optimisation of data workflows, including ETL processes, data pipelines, and real-time streaming solutions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical designs, promoting continuous improvement and inclusive teamwork.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for building secure, scalable data solutions. Key requirements include:
- Solution Design Excellence: Proven ability to design high-quality solutions that balance security, performance, availability, and maintainability—particularly within AWS environments.
- Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience implementing data solutions using AWS services such as Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, Amazon EMR, OpenSearch, Step Functions, CloudWatch Events, and more.
- Data Engineering Skills: Proficiency in building data processing frameworks using EMR and Spark (Scala).
- Software Development Lifecycle Mastery: Deep understanding of modern SDLC practices, including CI/CD, testing, and agile methodologies.
- Programming Proficiency: Skilled in at least one programming language, whether object-oriented or functional.
- Documentation & Design: Comfortable creating technical documentation and design artefacts for developers, cybersecurity reviews, and other stakeholders.
- Mentorship & Collaboration: Experience mentoring and coaching engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Broad AWS Knowledge: Familiarity with a wide range of AWS services, including analytics, integration, databases, and machine learning.
- Certification: Must hold at least one AWS Associate-level certification.
What you'll get in return
- A senior leadership role with real influence over technical direction and AWS Cloud strategy
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge with real-world impact
- A collaborative and inclusive team culture that values innovation and continuous learning
- Flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package
- Career progression opportunities in a high-growth, AI-driven environment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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