Data / Software Engineer (Junior) at Stonehaven
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- Not Disclosed
Join Stonehaven, a premier strategy and policy consultancy in Central London, as a Junior Data / Software Engineer. You will build the data infrastructure and AI-enabled tools that help global clients navigate complex political and regulatory landscapes—from decarbonisation to AI policy.
This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of data research and real-world influence, developing pipelines and internal apps with Python and SQL. With a 15% bonus potential and a focus on cutting-edge AI automation, it is the perfect environment for a curious engineer to make a measurable impact.
Role overview
Join Stonehaven as a Junior Data/Software Engineer to build the technical foundation of a high-impact consultancy. You will develop data pipelines, automate complex workflows, and prototype internal tools using Python and SQL. This role is central to integrating AI capabilities across the business, turning diverse datasets into actionable strategic insights for clients.
About Stonehaven
Stonehaven is a global strategy, policy and advocacy consultancy.
We are experts in the modern political economy. Integrating data science with consulting, Stonehaven helps clients get ahead of trends and create the conditions for progress.
Stonehaven is the leading consultancy in helping businesses get ahead of changes across politics, technology, environment, and society. We help businesses create the right conditions for progress and chart a course through the political economy to a successful, sustainable, future.
We are opinion researchers, data scientists, campaigners, and creative business thinkers. Our teams bring bold thinking and clarity to our clients’ most complex challenges.
What you will do
- Build and maintain robust data pipelines using polling, economic, demographic, and proprietary datasets to power strategic client recommendations.
- Design and implement data transformations and internal web applications that improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of consulting workflows.
- Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to translate complex analytical needs into reliable technical solutions and user-friendly internal tools.
Who this is a fit for
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with practical experience using modern data libraries to build pipelines, APIs, or automations.
- A versatile technical background with the ability to move fluidly between engineering tasks, from backend data processing to simple frontend development.
- Deep curiosity about AI-enabled development and a proactive approach to learning and applying new tools to solve real-world problems.
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the intersection of data science and political strategy, tackling high-stakes global challenges like AI regulation and decarbonisation.
- Direct involvement in Stonehaven’s AI transformation, building tools and workflows that redefine how strategic consulting operates in an automated age.
- Join a high-calibre team in Central London offering a generous benefits package, including private healthcare, a 15% bonus potential, and hybrid flexibility.
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