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Platform Staff Engineer - UK

DISCO · London, England

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
57 days
DISCO's roles stay open a median of 79 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of DISCO's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at DISCO
high
39 stale, 1 reposted of 39 open
Hiring momentum
52 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DISCO's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DISCO.

About this role

The Staff Software Engineer (Platform) at DISCO will lead large-scale projects, mentor senior engineers, and influence technical decisions across teams. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining a distributed data platform, optimizing performance, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality code. The role also involves developing scalable data solutions and addressing complex technical challenges while staying updated on technology trends.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DISCO as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in backend engineering, with a substantial focus on big data platforms
  • 7+ years of professional experience with Service-Oriented Architecture, Docker-based services, microservices, API, and Data Model Design or Implementation
  • Experience with Large-Scale Systems
  • Experience designing and developing from a Security Perspective
  • Demonstrated experience in leading or playing key roles in significant software projects
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining high-availability, high-performance, distributed data processing systems

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of microservices architecture principles
  • Skilled in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
  • Skilled in implementing RESTful APIs and using gRPC
  • Ability to build backend systems that support future UI/UX initiatives
  • Knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices in software development

What you get

  • Open, inclusive, and fun environment
  • Benefits, including medical and dental insurance
  • Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus
  • Competitive salary plus RSUs
  • Opportunity to be a part of a startup that is revolutionizing the legal industry
  • Growth opportunities throughout the company

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.K. without sponsorship
  • Focus on high-performance and scalable systems may imply a demanding work environment

Summarised from DISCO's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by DISCO on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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