Staff Software Engineer

Generative Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in the UK is seeking a leader to drive the development of their AI workspace for document-heavy industries. You will take ownership of core backend systems, architect scalable solutions for document extraction, and lead technical design efforts that balance quality and maintainability. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in technical leadership within AI and an understanding of automation workflows. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly scaling AI platform.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading technical teams within AI or software development.
• Ability to architect scalable solutions for document processing.
• Strong understanding of integrating AI-driven automation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve core backend and AI systems for enterprise customers.
• Architect production-grade solutions for document extraction.
• Lead technical design balancing speed, quality, and maintainability.

Skills

Technical leadership

AI system architecture

Scalable solution design

Document extraction

Job description

Our client is building an AI workspace for document-heavy industries. The platform automates complex workflows, extracts high-value insights from unstructured documents, and enables enterprise teams dipping faster, better decisions at scale.

You’ll provide technical leadership across core product systems and shape the long‑term architecture of a rapidly scaling AI platform.

What You’ll Do

• Own and evolve core backend and AI systems used by enterprise customers

• Architect scalable, production‑grade solutions for:

  • Large‑scale document extraction and interpretation
  • AI‑driven workflow automation
  • Multi‑step, agentic generation pipelines
• Lead technical design across critical product areas, balancing speed, quality, and long‑term maintainability
• Work closely with product and ]