Too Good To Go
Senior Engineering Lead
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Senior Engineering Lead – Too Good To Go, London
[At Too Good To Go, we have an ambitious mission: to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste together.](## About the Role)
More than 1/3 of all food produced in the world is wasted. This has a massive impact on our planet: 10% of greenhouse gas emissions come from food waste and loss.
Through our marketplace app, we connect businesses that have unsold, surplus food with consumers who can buy it at ⅓ of retail value. As a certified B Corporation, we combine our platform with educational tools, new business solutions, and legislative advocacy to reduce food waste globally.
Why This Role—and Why London?
We’re establishing our first engineering and product hub in London, and we’re hiring our first:
- Senior Engineering Lead → to partner directly with London-based Staff Product Manager as the founding leadership team.
- Two key reasons why London is perfect for this team:
- Direct engineering impact → The UK houses many of our strategically important Key Accounts (major grocery chains, coffee shop operators, fast-casual restaurants).
- High-velocity collaboration → London-based senior operational and commercial leadership enables seamless, rapid partnership-driven work.
[London Hub Growth](### Why London)
- Impact & expertise: Closer to large-scale partners means better technical alignment on critical workflows.
- Collaborative energy: Co-located with P&L owners, Key Account managers, and commercial teams for instant insights.
The Role
We seek a Senior Engineering Lead to found our London engineering hub, building a high-performing team from scratch. This visionary role spans:
- People leadership: Recruiting, growing, and guiding a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Technical architecture: Collaborating with Operations stakeholders to define the technical roadmap and deliver scalable solutions.
- Product ownership: Prioritising workloads, ensuring quality integrations, and managing third-party vendors.
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Key responsibilities:
Shaping and delivering the technical backbone of our business-critical workflows.
[Technical Focus](### The Tech Stack)
Your leadership will span:
- Backend: Spring Boot (Java 25) + Kubernetes in AWS
- Frontend: Two React.js (TypeScript) projects
- Mobile: iOS (Swift) & Android (Kotlin) apps
[Responsibilities](## Responsibilities)
Team & Leadership
- Build, grow, and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team remotely/collaboratively.
- Own the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with Operations’ business priorities.
- Mentor and foster technical excellence and personal development.
Technical & Product Execution
- Work closely with non-technical stakeholders to bridge their needs with engineering goals.
- Design, build, and maintain high-quality integrations & systems.
- Direct third-party vendor relationships for scalable growth.
- Drive quality, timeline adherence, and product-minded decision-making.
[Ideal Candidate](## The Ideal Candidate)
Experience & Skills
- 5+ years as a senior engineer or solution architect, with proven track record in integrating complex systems.
- Hands-on management of engineering teams, understanding of remote collaboration.
- Experience in integration technologies (preferably Java/Spring Boot).
- Ability to enable non-technical stakeholders to prioritise and visualise roadmaps within a budget.
- Proven aptitude in third-party project management.
- Proactive ownership mindset, thriving in fast-paced startups.
[Our Values](## Our Values)
We value and live by:
- We Win Together – Shared success
- We Raise the Bar – High standards
- We Keep It Simple – Focused solutions
- We Build a Legacy – Sustainable impact
- We Care – For each other, the company, and the world
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[Why Join Us?](## What Makes This Opportunity Special)
✅ Impact-driven work: Join a certified B Corporation where your work directly reduces food waste and results in measurable change.
✅ Global community: Collaborate with 1,200+ colleagues across 20 countries who share your passion.
✅ Growth & development: Rapid escalation in a fast-paced scale-up with ample growth opportunities.
✅ Inclusive environment: Bring your authentic self to work in a diverse, values-driven team.
[Benefits](### Benefits Overview)
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid work from our £lington offices, home abroad, or remotely.
- Enhanced parental leave and extra time for major life events.
Well-Being
- Health insurance, pension plans, and a supportive workload balance.
Celebrate & Connect
- Social events (parties, team meals, monthly Surprise Bag).
- Well-being benefits: Pension plans, health insurance, life events.
- Volunteering: Paid time through our Shareback programme.
- ERGs: Support networks for Women in the Workplace, P.R.I.D.E., PoC, and functionally diverse employees.
[Application](## How to Apply)
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- Carefully review the description and explore our website & international coverage.
- Submit your Cover Letter + CV in English exclusively via our platform.
⚠ Note: Incomplete applications (email/LinkedIn DM) will not be considered.
[Our Commitment](### A Movement for Everyone)
Too Good To Go strives for a diverse, inclusive team where every one of 1,200+ colleagues’ unique strengths contribute to a brighter future.
We are an equal opportunity employer—all hires based on merit and requirements. If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know during the application process.
Let’s reduce food waste—together. Apply today.
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