Staff Engineer

Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Staff Engineer to join our growing Engineering department at our Norwich Head Office In this pivotal role, you will lead the technical strategy and execution for a high-priority business initiative: our new Embedded Accountancy projectAs a technical leader, you will bridge the gap between robust system architecture and complex financial domains, collaborating closely with external partners like Sage to deliver a seamless user experience If you are a platform-focused thinker with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for turning intricate financial requirements into scalable software solutions, this role offers an incredible opportunity for business-wide impactKey ResponsibilitiesDrive Technical Delivery: Act as the technical lead overseeing the successful design, integration, and architecture of the Embedded Accountancy product ecosystemSystem Integration: Collaborate closely with external financial service APIs (specifically Sage) to build robust, compliant, and highly secure ledger and bookkeeping syncing toolsEngineering Leadership: Provide exceptional mentorship, guidance, and strategic direction to engineering squads, fostering high standards for code quality, architectural integrity, and knowledge sharingCross-Functional Communication: Function as a primary technical translator between executive stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to align technical workflows with commercial business casesFoster Best Practices: Champion a culture of excellence by establishing documentation standards, performance profiling frameworks, and robust system observabilityWhat We Are Looking ForEssential Experience:Proven experience operating at a Senior, Lead, or Staff Engineer level within a modern, cloud-native technology ecosystemStrong foundations in building microservices, distributed system integration patterns, and data schema architectureExceptional technical leadership capabilities with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment and mentoring junior-to-mid-level engineersExcellent written and verbal communication skills;DepartmentEngineeringEmployment TypeFull-TimeMinimum Experience

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