Staff Software Engineer in London

Are you prepared to explore the ever-changing landscape of global commodity prices, forecasts, and market intelligence? Expana is a leading independent provider of this data for the food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and capital goods industries. We offer our data and insights through various cloud-based SaaS products, as well as APIs and Data Feeds. Join us in contributing to our continued success!

Expana is growing, and we’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer who’s excited to shape the future of our B2B SaaS platform. If you love solving complex technical challenges, influencing engineering direction, and driving meaningful impact across teams, this is a role where you can truly lead. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer (7+ years) who thrives at the intersection of architecture, innovation, and technical leadership. You’ll play a key role in defining how our systems evolve, scale, and support the next chapter of our product growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Technical Leadership & Architecture (50%)
  • Designing scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions
  • Leading cross‑functional, high‑impact engineering initiatives
  • Making strategic architectural decisions that shape our long‑term platform
  • Evaluating and introducing new technologies, frameworks, and patterns
• System Excellence & Innovation (30%)
  • Identifying and solving broad architectural challenges
  • Modernising legacy systems and reducing technical debt
  • Championing observability and reliability across our stack
  • Expanding CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Leadership & Collaboration (20%)
  • Partnering with engineering leadership, product, and executive teams on the technology roadmap
  • Providing strategic technical insights during planning and prioritisation
  • Mentoring engineers at all levels and supporting their growth
  • Advocating for engineering best practices and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Technical Expertise
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and SQL
  • Full‑stack experience across modern SaaS environments
  • Deep knowledge of system design, distributed systems, and scalable architecture
  • Experience with observability tools (e.g., DataDog, AppInsights, Prometheus)
  • Solid understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Professional Skills
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of delivering high‑impact work
  • Ability to influence technical decisions across teams
  • Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex concepts
  • Strategic problem‑solver with a focus on long‑term technical health
  • Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities
• Leadership & Impact
  • Ownership mindset from design through long‑term maintenance
  • Experience driving technical improvements that deliver measurable value
  • Ability to lead technical communities and foster a culture of learning
  • Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment

Education & Additional Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Business‑level English proficiency
• Occasional travel for team meetings or company events

If you’re energised by technical leadership, system‑level thinking, and the chance to influence a growing engineering organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Core Values at Expana

At Expana, we take great pride in our core values, which guide our actions and shape our culture:

• Brilliance: We strive for excellence in everything we do, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation to deliver outstanding results.
• Connected: We believe in the power of collaboration and communication. By fostering strong relationships within our teams and with our partners, we create a supportive environment that drives success.
• Make a Difference: We are committed to making a positive impact in our industry and community. Our actions reflect our dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and delivering value to our stakeholders.

Other values such as trust, transparency, creativity, and ownership define our brand and company culture. These qualities are what we seek in our teams as well. Your unique communication style and optimistic vision will inspire harmony with colleagues, customers, and business partners. Your commitment to excellence and strong relationship skills are also valued. Positive energy and strategic skills are key to succeeding at Expana. We value both individual success and collaboration, seeking dynamic team players who think outside the box. Everyone's development is integral to our collective success, so we foster and support each person’s strengths and talents.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer fantastic rewards. Please note that we operate with an agile working model, allowing for remote work and occasional travel to our offices. It is important to mention that we cannot sponsor or provide any work visas to any candidate in our locations and we will be conducting Right to Work checks during our hiring practices to ensure compliance with employment laws.