fundingcircle - Staff Software Engineer (Platform Capabilities)

London - Hybrid1w ago

In Office Staff EMEA Artificial Intelligence Software Software Engineer Staff Engineer Ruby Java Python Coaching Mentoring

Requirements

• We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our team click. We’re a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day. • An engineering leader who can lead on solving high-level problems, whilst also deep-diving into technical challenges in a hands-on capacity. • Experience operating as the technical lead for a platform domain, either as a staff equivalent or a SaaS founding/lead engineer. • Understanding of the importance and limitations of internal platforms, experienced with deciding when to invest in centralisation vs bespoke, and in driving adoption. • Experience in at least one major Programming language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Java). • True advocate for an empowered engineering team over 10x engineers, with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and sponsoring. • A strong passion for and proven experience in adopting and applying emerging technologies, particularly Generative AI, to solve complex engineering challenges and drive transformational change across an organisation. • We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.

Benefits

• We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us! • Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas: • Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family. • Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP. • Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching. • Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up. • Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans. • We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family. • READY TO JOIN A MISSION THAT MATTERS? WE’D LOVE TO CHAT!