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# Staff Software Engineer - Full-Stack

- **Company:** Deliveroo
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Relational Databases, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Redis, Ruby, Scala (Programming Language), Web Applications, Web Architecture, Golang
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2836454502-staff-software-engineer-full-stack

## About the Role

Our ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in some of these areas and curiosity to grow in others:

 * Significant experience building web-based applications in a modern stack; we use Go, Ruby, Python, and Scala, and we're looking for someone keen to work across them.
 * Proven ability to design and operate web architecture at scale, specifically with systems handling significant request volumes.
 * Demonstrated ownership of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and experience with "NoSQL" backends such as Redis, DynamoDB, or Elasticsearch.
 * High-Scale Architecture: Proven ability to design and operate systems handling massive request volumes and complex logistical workflows.
 * Strategic Leadership: Strong understanding of how to align multiple disciplines and teams to resolve ambiguous technical challenges.

## Description

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack to join our London team (hybrid, 3 days from the office). In this role, you'll help us define technical solutions for critical business problems and lead the technical direction for complex, high-scale systems.

Get to know our Engineering team - what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be joining a high-impact engineering group focused on solving unstructured and ambiguous challenges. You will act as a technical authority, aligning non-adjacent teams to deliver results that move the needle for the entire organisation.

Here's what your day-to-day might look like:

 * Drive Technical Excellence: Act as a subject matter expert, providing high-level reviews and technical advice across multiple teams.
 * Architect Scalable Solutions: Define and design technical solutions for complex business problems within a high-traffic environment (20krpm+).
 * Lead Strategic Direction: Influence the long-term technical roadmap and manage project timelines, risks, and sustainable delivery paces.
 * Mentor & Coach: Support the growth of engineers across all levels and partner with up-and-coming leaders to scale our engineering culture.
 * Shape the Team: Lead engineering interviews and contribute to recruiting strategy to ensure we maintain a high bar for talent.


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