Staff Software Engineer (Data Intelligence)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Data Intelligence): Leading the architecture and development of enterprise-grade solutions for a Financial Data Lakehouse, AI, and Data Governance initiatives with an accent on scalability, robust integrations, and future-proof architectural standards. Focus on bridging technical execution and communication across global teams, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high performance and reliability of the data platform.

Location: Must have and maintain the right to work in the United Kingdom from the first day of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This role is based in Edinburgh, UK.

Company

hirify.global is a global technology and data company that helps investment professionals provide the most informed, precise guidance for their clients.

What you will do

• Define the long-term roadmap and architect solutions for complex technology and workflow problems in partnership with global product managers and executives.
• Drive the technical vision for hirify.global’s Data Lakehouse, ensuring it serves as a scalable, central financial data hub.
• Master cross-coast collaboration, effectively bridging technical execution and communication between distributed offices and time zones.
• Act as a force multiplier for engineering teams by providing high-level technical guidance and mentoring senior engineers.
• Lead the architectural evolution of the data platform by staying hands-on in system design and critical code development.

Requirements

• Extensive relevant work experience in data platform development, with a proven track record of designing distributed systems and complex data engineering ecosystems using Python.
• Expert-level understanding of PySpark and Databricks (or equivalent large-scale data processing frameworks).
• Deeply experienced in cloud-native architecture, service-oriented design, and automated infrastructure at a global scale.
• Must have and maintain the right to work in the United Kingdom from the first day of employment.
• English: C1+ level required for effective cross-coast collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Act Like an Owner, Build Together, Champion Our Clients, Drive Innovation, and Embrace Learning are core values.
• The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Embraces a global flexible workforce model with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, London, Edinburgh, Pune, Dubai, Geneva, and São Paulo.
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided for individuals with disabilities during the job application or interview process.

Hiring process

• No job offers will be made without a formal interview process.