At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team to deliver innovative AI solutions.
- Company: Rapidly growing global AI technology scale-up based in Manchester.
- Benefits: Up to £140,000 salary, 20% bonus, hybrid work, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic environment with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI while making a real impact in a collaborative culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading software teams and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a rapidly growing, global AI technology scale‑up as their next Senior Staff Engineer. Based in Manchester, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the engineering function of an innovative business delivering cutting‑edge AI solutions to customers around the world. This role combines strategic leadership with technical excellence, helping to scale both technology and teams during a period of significant growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop a small team of software engineers and technical professionals.
- Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Drive the delivery of high‑quality, scalable software solutions.
- Champion engineering excellence, modern development practices and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Product, Data and Leadership teams to shape product direction and technical priorities.
- Support recruitment, succession planning and capability development as the organisation scales.
- Ensure operational resilience, security and performance across engineering platforms.
About You
You’ll be an experienced engineering leader who enjoys building empowered teams and delivering impactful technology solutions within fast‑paced environments. You’ll bring:
- Previous experience leading and developing software engineering teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A strategic mindset balanced with a hands‑on understanding of modern software development.
- Experience working within high‑growth technology businesses, ideally within a scale‑up environment.
Desirable Technical Experience
Experience with the following technologies would be highly advantageous:
- Scala or Java or Python
- TypeScript
- AWS (Amazon Web Services)
- Exposure to AI, machine learning platforms, data‑intensive applications or cloud‑native architectures would also be beneficial.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary up to £140,000
- 20% annual bonus
- Hybrid working based in Manchester
- The opportunity to influence the future direction of a global AI scale‑up
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas can make a real impact
- Excellent opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Senior Staff Engineer (Scala or Java) in England employer: Morson Human Resources Limited
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing AI technology scale-up in Manchester, where you will not only lead a talented team but also have the opportunity to shape the future of engineering within a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. With a competitive salary of up to £140,000 plus a 20% bonus, this role offers excellent professional growth opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact on cutting-edge AI solutions that reach customers worldwide.
Contact Details:
Morson Human Resources Limited Recruitment Team
