Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential AI technology organization seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Data Platform team in London. This role sits at the foundation of systems that power advanced AI model development, focusing on core data storage, streaming, caching, and indexing infrastructure.

Our client operates at the intersection of AI innovation and enterprise-scale data engineering, working with leading organizations across multiple sectors. This position offers the opportunity to build foundational platforms that support cutting-edge AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, implementation, and reliability of foundational data platforms and systems, working closely with stakeholders and internal customers to understand and refine requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Proactively identify opportunities for improving current programming practices, including process enhancements and tool upgrades
• Present technical information to teams and stakeholders, providing guidance and insight on development processes and technologies
• Lead and mentor team members on successful project delivery

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of full-time engineering experience post-graduation, with specialties in back-end systems, specifically related to building large-scale data storage, streaming, and warehousing systems
• Experience with various database technologies (MongoDB, Postgres), streaming/processing solutions (Kinesis, Flink, Spark), indexing/caching (ElasticSearch, Redis), and data query engines (Trino, Presto, Snowflake)
• Track record of mentoring and leading teams in successful projects
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working fluently with standard containerization and deployment technologies like Kubernetes and various public cloud offerings
• Extensive experience in software development and deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud platforms, and data systems

Nice to have:

• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices and CI/CD tooling (CircleCI)
• Experience scaling products at hyper-growth startups
• Excitement to work with AI technologies

How We Work With You

As specialists in AI and technology recruitment, our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners with leading organizations to connect exceptional engineers with transformative opportunities. When you apply through our platform:

• A dedicated recruiter will review your application and conduct an initial screening conversation
• We'll prepare and submit your profile to our client with full context about your background and strengths
• We guide you through each stage of the process, providing feedback and interview preparation
• Please do not contact the client directly; all communication should flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure the best candidate experience

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive with senior engineering roles in the London market.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work to ensure fair evaluation throughout our recruitment process.