Staff Engineer (Manager)

We are looking for technical owner for the Ascend platform team (Product Platform). Someone who owns architecture decisions for the AI-powered platform, drives modern stack choices, and mentors the team.

What we offer: Hybrid working model (2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely). Stable employment with an employment contract, private medical care, and a benefits package including MultiSport and a benefits platform. Opportunity to work in an international environment and collaborate with experienced Grant Thornton experts and professionals from around the world. A culture based on teamwork, trust, and knowledge sharing. A well-structured onboarding program to support a smooth start and successful integration into your new role. Clear career development paths and access to learning and certification programs. Access to training platforms and tools that support professional growth. An inclusive workplace that welcomes people with disabilities. A modern office in Poznań, located in Malta Office Park.

Why join Grant Thornton Global Delivery Center Poland

At Grant Thornton Global Delivery Center Poland (GDC), you’ll contribute to meaningful work that moves businesses forward. From day one, you’ll help deliver value for clients while helping shape the future of a growing delivery center in Poland.

Through supporting operations of our growing multinational platform, you’ll have opportunities to tackle complex projects, work with advanced technologies and develop new skills while expanding your experience. You’ll collaborate across countries, markets and time zones, learning from different perspectives and building experience beyond their roles.

At GDC Poland, you’ll be part of a team that succeeds together. Knowledge is shared, diverse perspectives are valued, and team members support one another in doing their best work.

Clear career paths, learning opportunities and international exposure will help you continue building your skills, expanding your capabilities and growing a rewarding career.

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton provides audit and assurance, tax and advisory services through the member firms of the Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL) network. Wherever business operates, the network is there, with member firm capabilities in more than 150 markets worldwide.

Within the network, the Grant Thornton Advisors multinational platform is a group of firms that connects priority markets and operates with aligned standards, technology and delivery expectations. For work that crosses borders, this helps support collaboration and coordination across markets. Platform firms operate as separate legal entities.

Requirements

AI / GenAI Engineering Skills

Defines AI system architecture for multi-agent platforms, AI services, and enterprise copilots. Has extensive experience designing agentic frameworks using LangGraph , tool routing, and orchestration models. Has owned large-scale RAG architecture , including ingestion pipelines, evaluation loops, and retrieval optimization. Establishes context engineering standards across teams, including memory strategies and tool grounding approaches. Has strong experience with Azure AI Foundry , overseeing model lifecycle, cost controls, reliability, and scaling. Has practical experience integrating MCP-based architectures for consistent context and tooling across AI services. Drives adoption of M365 Copilot Studio across enterprise scenarios with extensibility and governance in mind. Defines best practices for LLM observability, evaluation, and human-in-the-loop validation . Reviews and approves AI architecture decisions across teams.

Frontend

Has deep expertise in frontend architecture and scalable UI frameworks. Can define and standardize front-end practices across teams.

Backend

Has advanced expertise in the Python ecosystem and backend architecture. Has strong experience with Django for enterprise systems and FastAPI for API-driven architecture. Has experience designing distributed systems and API ecosystems. Has strong knowledge of system performance, reliability, and security.

Cloud Services

Has advanced experience with Azure cloud architecture and system scaling. Has a strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation. Has expertise in caching and performance optimization using Redis.

Preferred Experience

Has experience building enterprise-scale platforms and products. Has strong experience with cloud-native architecture and DevOps transformation. Has experience working in matrixed or global organizations. Has exposure to data analytics, reporting, or audit-related platforms.

Education / Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Has 10–15 years of experience in full-stack development and technical leadership. Holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Has strong experience in system design, architecture, and engineering governance. Has proven experience leading multiple teams or large-scale systems. Fluency in English and Polish.

Must have: Degree, AI, RAG, Azure, LLM, UI, Python, Django, FastAPI, API, Security, Cloud, Azure Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Redis, Data analytics