Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the technical discovery and initial development of a new RFP (Request for Proposal) Automation platform. This is a pivotal role at the earliest stage of a strategic initiative to transform a heavily manual, document-led RFP process into a streamlined, automated, and scalable solution.
You will be responsible for exploring technology options, validating architectural pathways, and setting the engineering direction—while also contributing hands‑on to early prototypes.
About the Challenge
Today’s RFP workflow relies on disconnected documents and spreadsheets, resulting in:
1. High administrative load
2. Repetitive manual content creation
3. No workflow control, visibility, or tracking
4. Minimal integration with existing systems
5. A fragmented process spanning creation, distribution, evaluation, selection, and onboarding into procurement platforms
6. This role will help define what the next‑generation solution looks like.
What You’ll Be Working On
7. Discovery & Solution Definition
8. Map current RFP workflows and pinpoint automation opportunities
9. Explore and compare solution approaches (SaaS, custom build, hybrid options)
10. Assess integration needs and technical viability
11. Build prototypes or proof‑of‑concepts to validate direction
12. Recommend a scalable architecture
13. Define the technical roadmap, backlog, and early design artefacts
Early Execution
14. Contribute hands‑on engineering as prototypes evolve
15. Help design and implement automation flows and system integrations
16. Apply high standards of engineering quality, governance, and documentation
17. Partner closely with product, architecture, and globally distributed engineering teams
What You’ll Bring
Solid software engineering experience across applications and services
Strong knowledge of:
18. API integrations
19. Workflow and automation patterns
20. AI‑powered document processing (generation, extraction, ingestion)
21. Microservices (GCP experience helpful but not required)
Ability to:
22. Lead structured technical discovery efforts
23. Evaluate solution pathways and trade‑offs (SaaS vs custom build)
24. Build prototypes and validate technical options
25. Shape technical strategy, backlog, and early architecture
26. experience working with procurement/SAP systems is beneficial but not essential
27. Comfortable collaborating with distributed teams across multiple time zones
Location
Basingstoke, UK
Rate/Salary
- GBP Daily
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