We’ve partnered with one of the world’s leading music companies, who are building a brand-new platform that supports artists and creators worldwide.
This isn’t a migration, a rebuild or a revamp. It’s ground-up, greenfield work on a problem with real financial complexity and global scale. It’s also the most foundational build in the organisation right now, so you’ll have a direct hand in the technical vision from day one.
The role
You’ll join a new team set to become its own vertical, working alongside product, design and research. As a Staff/Principal Engineer, you’ll set technical direction across multiple teams and influence a wider engineering community within the business. This is a technical leadership role in the Staff/Principal sense: shaping direction and standards, while staying close to the code.
- Set the architecture and technical vision for a new platform, from initial design through to global rollout
- Translate strategy from stakeholders and product into clear technical direction
- Work across teams and with third-party organisations, so you’ll be front and centre in the business
- Raise engineering standards across the wider organisation, not just one team
- Mentor and support onboarding as the engineering function scales significantly over the coming months
What you’ll bring
- Strong full-stack, product-minded engineering. Python is used, but any mainstream OO language is fine, alongside React on the front end
- Cloud experience (They use AWS, but flexible)
- A track record of designing complex, scalable systems across multiple teams and services
- Experience in a high-growth environment, ideally one where you’ve helped teams ramp up quickly
- Exposure to larger-scale complexity, not just small-company environments
- Confidence communicating with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have:
- fintech, financial services or other regulated-industry experience; music industry experience.
- Curiosity and a genuine interest in music. The domain is complex, and it helps to care about the people you’re building for
Why this one
- Ground-up build: A rare chance to build something completely new rather than inherit someone else’s legacy
- Real impact: Your work supports artists and creators around the world, and accuracy genuinely matters
- Growth: The team is expanding fast, with real scope to shape how engineering evolves
- Backing: A great culture and the stability of a global organisation, with the ownership of a start-up build
Staff Engineer in London employer: Trust In SODA
As a leading employer in the tech industry, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our London office provides a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while being part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering impactful solutions. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and support, making this an ideal place for professionals looking to advance their careers in solution architecture.
