Staff Software Engineer

Are you looking to accelerate your career path in a stimulating, fast-growing business At Inchcape, we're pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and lead our industry's transformation.

Join Inchcape Digital, part of Inchcape global network. You'll explore and develop cutting-edge technology and data solutions that are driving our innovation and unique market position. Thrive as part of a highly collaborative and supportive team of diverse and talented colleagues.

Our Digital Experience Platform is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to drive technical strategy and architecture across multiple products and engineering teams.

This is not a traditional Senior Software Engineer role. We are looking for a highly experienced individual contributor who operates at a Staff, Principal, or Architect level and has a proven track record of shaping large-scale systems, influencing technical direction across teams, and delivering business outcomes through technology.

You will work closely with Engineering Managers, Product Leaders, and Senior Stakeholders to define architectural vision, reduce technical risk, and build scalable platforms that enable teams to move faster with confidence.

What you'll do

• Define and evolve architecture and technical direction across systems and teams
• Lead design of high-impact, cross-functional engineering initiatives
• Drive key technical decisions balancing business value, speed, and system health
• Identify and reduce systemic technical and operational risks
• Serve as escalation point for critical or high-risk technical issues
• Build shared platforms, patterns, and capabilities to scale team productivity
• Mentor engineers on system design, trade-offs, and technical decision-making
• Partner with engineering and product leaders on strategy and roadmap execution

About you

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience operating as a: Staff Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer, Software Architect, Technical Lead; Equivalent senior technical individual contributor role.
• Demonstrated ownership of architecture across multiple teams, products, or domains.
• Strong experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems.
• Proven ability to influence engineering decisions across teams and stakeholders.
• Experience balancing technical excellence, delivery speed, and business priorities.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

We offer you

• Learning & Development: Access leading learning platforms with tailored pathways for every role, including technical and leadership training and certifications.
• Career Growth: Receive ongoing career support, regular performance reviews, and opportunities for promotion, with access to senior leadership for guidance and mentorship.
• Skills Advancement: Continuously upgrade your expertise through training in the latest technologies and industry advancements.
• Flexible Work: Benefit from hybrid or remote work arrangements, with a remote work bonus to recognise your contribution.
• Health & Wellbeing: Enjoy Health Maintenance Organization HMO coverage with free dependent inclusion and life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Special Leave: Celebrate your birthday with a dedicated day off just for you.
• Work Tools: Get the equipment you need to perform your role effectively.

Opportunity for everyone

At Inchcape, inclusion accelerates our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring opportunities for all.

About us

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We're a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Find out more www.inchcape.com

Inchcape's Digital Delivery Centres drive innovation, empowering global mobility through advanced technology solutions. Our teams deliver impactful digital systems, ensuring long-term business success with world-class operations at scale. Learn more about us here.

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.