Staff Software Engineer: Lead, Event-Driven Data Pipelines

ON.com; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sportswear company based in London seeks a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of data streaming within event-driven architectures. This role involves hands-on coding, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective technical solutions. With 5+ years of experience, the ideal candidate will have a strong focus on Apache Kafka, data governance, and influencing technical direction within the organization. Join a culture centered around growth and innovation while contributing to a sustainable business model.

Benefits

Supportive team-oriented atmosphere

Access to personal self-care for well-being

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and operating large scale event-driven systems in production.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in production.
• Experience leading complex technical initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills for articulating technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of data streaming across event-based architecture.
• Own technical knowledge and guidance on data streaming standards.
• Write and own production code, ensuring high quality and reliability.
• Mentor engineers on event-driven architecture and data governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions.

Skills

Event-driven architecture

Apache Kafka

Data streaming

Node.js

Technical mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

A global sportswear company based in London seeks a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of data streaming within event-driven architectures. This role involves hands-on coding, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective technical solutions. With 5+ years of experience, the ideal candidate will have a strong focus on Apache Kafka, data governance, and influencing technical direction within the organization. Join a culture centered around growth and innovation while contributing to a sustainable business model.