Staff Engineer in London - So Energy

Our Hiring Process

Our priority is to match the right person to the right role, and we never want salary to be a barrier to applying. Regardless of your current pay, we'll ask about your salary expectations during the application process, and our Talent Team will have an open, honest conversation.

Significant experience designing and building large-scale backend systems (Kotlin/Java, Python, Scala, or other languages). Deep understanding of:

• Domain-driven design systems
• Modular monoliths
• Distributed systems
• Microservices
• Pipelines

Knowledge of security best practices including OAuth, SSO, data protection, and secure coding principles. Familiarity with:

• Frontend frameworks (React, Vue)
• Mobile technologies (Ionic, Swift, Android)

Hands-on experience using or trialling AI coding tools like GitHub. While backend will be your deep specialty, you'll have the skills to engage meaningfully across the stack:

• Frontend conversations: Vue.js, modern component-driven design, API design for seamless integration
• Infrastructure: GCP stack, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD