Staff Engineer – AI Platform & Systems Architect

Methodfi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AI startup is seeking a Staff Engineer to define and lead technical architecture for their products. In this role, you will develop high-performance scalable systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position is hybrid, requiring presence in London office three days a week. Applicants should have over five years of Python experience, strong technical leadership, and a passion for AI. Join us to shape the future of AI together.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Python backend development.
• Experience with distributed systems or cloud computing, preferably in AWS.
• Solid understanding of coding standards and architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead technical architecture and engineering roadmap.
• Develop and maintain high-performance systems.
• Mentor engineers and foster technical excellence.
• Conduct code and design reviews.

Skills

Python backend development

Distributed systems

APIs (REST and/or GraphQL)

Relational and non-relational databases

Message queueing technologies (SQS/RabbitMQ/Kafka)

Mentorship

Cross-Functional Communication

Technical Leadership

Job description

An innovative AI startup is seeking a Staff Engineer to define and lead technical architecture for their products. In this role, you will develop high-performance scalable systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position is hybrid, requiring presence in London office three days a week. Applicants should have over five years of Python experience, strong technical leadership, and a passion for AI. Join us to shape the future of AI together.