
Thought Machine · United Kingdom
Thought Machine's mission is bold – to properly and permanently rid the world's banks of legacy technology. To achieve this, we have developed the foundations o...
Thought Machine's mission is bold – to properly and permanently rid the world's banks of legacy technology. To achieve this, we
have developed the foundations of modern banking through core and payments technology which run natively in the cloud. What we are
attempting is hard and means we need great people working together to build great technology.
We have grown rapidly in the past few years – growing our team to more than 550 individuals across offices in London, New York,
Singapore, Sydney and our newly established Engineering Hub in Lisbon. We have raised more than £500m in funding and our investors
include Molten Ventures, Eurazeo, Intesa Sanpaolo, Temasek, Nyca Partners, JPMorgan Chase Strategic Investments, Standard
Chartered Ventures, and more.
We have created a culture that enables our team to produce the best work in the industry while ensuring we have fun along the way.
We're regularly cited as having a fantastic workplace culture and have been recognised by Sifted magazine as having one of the
highest Glassdoor ratings for a UK fintech company and the industry's most generous employee share package. Named one of the
world's most innovative fintechs by Global Finance Magazine, we were also recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe's
fastest-growing companies for two consecutive years—and a UK Best Employer for 2026.
Reporting to the Payroll Lead, the Payroll Assistant will support the company’s
payroll affairs globally, covering the UK, APAC, EMEA and North/South America
entities. The company has also recently launched the Thought Machine Lisbon
Engineering Hub with an engineering team of 30 to start with, adding more
responsibilities to the payroll team.
This newly created role will work with finance and non-finance teams with support from external payroll advisors to drive the
highest
standards of payroll. This role will play an integral part in scaling the payroll
processes and procedures of a fast-growing business. This is an opportunity to make
an impact as a payroll professional who thrives on delivering on projects and being
responsible for providing best-in-class payroll process, reporting and compliance
through the group companies.
Requirements
We actively hire candidates who demonstrate technical excellence in their field and welcome people of all ages and backgrounds,
providing everyone with equal access to professional development. You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't
accurately match the job description. We also encourage applications from those with different abilities, including candidates
with ADHD, autism, dyslexia or dyspraxia.
ABOUT TIDE At Tide, we help SMEs save time and money in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions, from invoicing to accounting. Tide is transforming the small business banking market and now supports over 2 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France. Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data driven decisions to serve our mission: to help SMEs save time and money so they can get back to doing what they love. Tide facts: * Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs * Over 2 million members: 900,000 UK and 1,100,000 in India and growing rapidly * Over $300 million raised in funding * Over 2,800 Tideans globally * Recognised with Great Place to Work certification three years in a row, and among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance in 2026 * We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram, New Delhi, Berlin, Paris and Luxembourg ABOUT THE TEAM The Admin Services commercial team are responsible for driving adoption and usage of essential products for Small Business Owners. This includes Tide’s range of accounting packages, as well as invoicing, expense management, payroll and Company Formations / Company Secretariat services. Most of these are sold on a subscription basis, providing consistent value to members and a consistent revenue stream to Tide. The team works closely with Product, Finance, Business Insights, CRM and Operations teams to translate member and commercial insights into appealing product enhancements, effective positioning, and strategies that enhance engagement and retention. ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for an exceptional Commercial Head to drive revenue growth from Admin Services in the UK. You will sit at the heart of Tide’s commercial function, and be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand performance, uncover opportunities, and work across multiple areas to deliver. This will require a relentless focus on the numbers and our members, product prioritisation, and detailed planning to ensure revenue targets are hit and customer lifetime value is always increasing. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategy and implementation of core activities to drive activation and usage of the broad range of Admin Services products. This includes close partnership with marketing teams to ensure seamless delivery of ‘always on’ campaign activity. This role will also own the strategy and launch approach for new product launches, ensuring that all channels and member touch points are considered. This includes end-to-end journeys and transaction channels. You’ll need to partner effectively with multiple stakeholders to make this happen – excellent organisation and communication skills essential. SOME OF THE THINGS YOU’LL BE DOING: * Revenue Ownership & Forecasting: Partner closely with Finance and key stakeholders to set, track, and refine financial projections for Admin Services, ensuring revenue accountability and proactive identification of risks and opportunities. * Analytics-Driven Insight: with the support of the BI team you will analyse member behaviour, segment audiences, and measure subscription cohort performance. You will then translate this data into clear recommendations that shape product prioritisation, pricing, positioning and communications. * Product Development: Leveraging the commercial and analytics insights, you will partner with the Product teams to address areas of opportunity. This will include shaping product positioning, aligning on roadmaps and supporting successful product launches with tailored GTM strategies. * Launch Strategy: You’ll support new feature launches across channels, partnering with excellent sales, and operations teams to deliver best-in-class experiments. You’ll facilitate brainstorm sessions / workshops to surface creative ideas and implementation plans. * Stakeholder Management: As you’ll be working in a highly collaborative way, it will be key to communicate regularly with a wide range of stakeholders. This will include Tide’s Senior Leadership Team as well as the C-Suite. * Commercial & Competitor Intelligence: Lead ongoing commercial research and competitive analysis to monitor trends, and benchmark to translate it into actionable strategies that strengthen and differentiate Tide’s positioning and value proposition. * Member Obsession. You will be or become an expert in the core motivations of our members in order to focus on bringing their voice to commercial and product design discussions. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Strong commercial acumen: Proven experience in driving commercial impact, partnering with finance to understand performance and identify opportunities to improve. Able to set and track clear KPIs across all initiatives to meet revenue goals. * 7+ years’ experience leading ‘always on’ activity to drive commercial performance. This will ideally be with specific experience in Accounting and other Admin Services products, ideally in a fintech environment – key is demonstrated ability to plan and deliver consistent activity that drives commercial impact. * Strong analytical mindset: Able to review and interpret data to develop hypotheses and assumptions, turning insights into clear, actionable plans. * Proven GTM track record – delivering holistic, high impact omni-channel campaigns (across sales, CRM, in-app contact points) * Exceptional project management skills, able to juggle multiple launches and tactical tests in a fast-moving environment. * Creative collaborator: Builds relationships across teams, crafts compelling messaging and navigates ambiguity with confidence. * Self-starter attitude: Works backwards from targets, removes blockers proactively and adapts when priorities shift. * Team Management: Able to coach and guide a small team who will ‘own’ specific products under your overall area leadership. WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN: * Competitive salary * Vitality Health Insurance, with a proactive focus on mental and physical wellbeing * Hundreds of perks and discounts through Vitality Health Insurance (fitness watches, Waitrose cashback, gym membership etc.) * 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme * 25 days holiday with the ability to buy extra days * Professional L&D budget per year * Referral bonus when you bring your friends to join Tide * Access to ‘salary sacrifice’ benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme and pension contribution * Spacious brand new office in Liverpool street with an all-day snacks bar * Enhanced family-friendly leave * 24 hours paid volunteering time off per year * Flexible work from home or at the office arrangements * Monthly team socials (we’ve had themed bingo, online cocktail making sessions, wellbeing challenges and themed virtual pub quizzes) * Sabbatical leave TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives. We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard. At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard. Disclaimer It has come to our attention that individuals or agencies are falsely claiming to represent Tide and are reaching out to candidates regarding job opportunities. Please be aware that: * Tide does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. * All official Tide job opportunities are listed exclusively on our Careers Page and applications should be submitted through this channel. * Communication from Tide will only come from an official @tide.co email address. * Tide does not work with agencies or recruiters without prior formal engagement, and we do not authorize third parties to make job offers on our behalf. If you are contacted by anyone misrepresenting Tide or requesting payment, please treat it as fraudulent and report it to us immediately at talent@tide.co Your safety and trust are important to us, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. Tide leverages AI to enhance our hiring experience. You can read more about how we use AI in our recruitment process in our AI Policy. Your personal data will be processed by Tide for recruitment purposes and in accordance with Tide's Recruitment Privacy Notice.
At DATAPAO, data ignites passion, community fuels collaboration, and growth knows no bounds. We are a leading Data Engineering and AI consulting company backed by Databricks and recognized for our unmatched delivery standards and rapid growth. We have been named Databricks EMEA Emerging Business Partner of the Year (2024), achieved the Golden Tier status in the Databricks Partner Program, and made three consecutive appearances on the Financial Times FT1000 list. We are currently looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join us remotely in the UK as we plan to set up a hub in the UK in the following 6-12 months to enable our GTM strategy. You will work with our EMEA and US customers to help them solve their data engineering, ML, ML Ops, and cloud migration puzzles. "As a Data Engineer at DATAPAO, you will have the unique opportunity to push the boundaries of technology and lead the way in how data transforms the world. We work with customers who want to innovate and change their industries. So it never gets boring! Sorting out a complex technical puzzle, setting up a new data architecture from scratch, or guiding our customers through adopting the latest technologies is our routine here. Hence, we'd expect you to be more than just a (data) engineer. We'd expect you to breathe and live data, to thrive for knowledge and excellence, and to be keen to build something enduring and impactful for our customers. We'd expect you to be a (data) Paoneer!" (Máté Gulyás, CEO) What will you do? As a Senior Data Engineer, you are expected to deliver (across industries) on some of our most complex projects - individually or by leading small delivery teams. Although we work for the biggest multinational companies where years-long behemoth projects are the norm, our projects are fast-paced, typically 2 to 4 months long. Most are delivered using Apache Spark/Databricks on AWS/Azure and require you to directly manage the customer relationship alone or in collaboration with a Project Manager. Additionally, at this seniority level, we expect you to compound your impact across the team and the organization - by supporting our pre-sales process, mentoring more junior engineers, and contributing to hiring best-in-class data talent. What does it take to fit the bill? Technical Expertise * You (ideally) have 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with a focus on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP); * You have a proven track record working with Databricks (PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog); * You have extensive experience in ETL/ELT development and data pipeline orchestration (e.g., Databricks Workflows, DLT, Airflow, ADF, Glue, and Step Functions.); * You’re proficient in SQL and Python, using them to transform and optimize data like a pro; * You know your way around CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep); * You’ve hands-on experience integrating Databricks with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker). Consulting & Client-Facing Skills * Ideally, you bring a proven history in consulting, from scoping to gathering requirements, designing solutions, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. If you bring a product company background with you, that's also fine as long as you can show a good consulting mindset and desire to be customer-facing; * You’ve successfully delivered projects like Data Lakehouse buildouts and cloud data migrations; * You excel in explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences and drive decision-making. Operational Readiness & Soft Skills * You’re (almost) ready to hit the ground running, immediately contributing to live client projects; * In a fast-paced consulting environment, where no two days are the same, flexibility and problem-solving comes naturally to you. Furthermore, resilience and thriving on challenges are essential traits in our industry; * Your communication skills are on point—whether you’re writing, speaking, or collaborating with stakeholders, you know how to keep everyone in the loop. WHAT DO WE OFFER? You'll have the rare opportunity to join DATAPAO at a time when you can still meaningfully impact our growth trajectory and organizational success. Furthermore, you’ll also get to spearhead our regional expansion. Surely, we know everyone needs a little something to do their best work. Here is a list of some other extras we offer: * The chance to work remotely - as we don't have a physical office in the UK yet, we offer a fully remote setup for the time being. However, given our strong community emphasis, we'd expect you to spend one month in our Budapest hub during onboarding and visit the office for one week every quarter; * World-class educational benefits - there’s no shortage of learning opportunities at DATAPAO, meaning that you'll get access to Databricks' public and internal courses to learn all the tricks of Distributed Data Processing, MLOps, Apache Spark, Databricks, and Cloud Migration from the best. Additionally, we'll pay for various data & cloud certifications, you'll get dedicated time for learning during work hours, and access to our internal library; * Flexible PTO days - we’re flexible with how many days you take off if that does not conflict with customer success and the work getting done; * 4 weeks of paternity leave - because we think it’s important for both parents to be there when it matters the most; * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - life always happens! And we'd like to be there for you when it counts the most. Through EAP, we offer our employees access to psychology, financial, and legal consulting services via phone or in person; * Pension scheme enrollment and a comprehensive private health insurance plan - offered via our EOR (Employer of Record) provider, Remote.com. Remote will be your official employer in the UK for the foreseeable future until we establish our own legal entity in the UK; * Top-notch working equipment - working comfortably means working well. You will get a MacBook Pro and a sign-up bonus of 500 GBP gross (to be paid with your first payroll) to set up your home office or whatever else is needed to give your best; * The chance to make an impact in a high-transparency culture - open feedback and no politics are things we value a lot at DATAPAO. Additionally, you'll get the chance to work in the field of data & AI and shape the future of a rapidly growing tech company. IMPORTANT NOTE: Given that we are still sorting our ways out in the UK, this list will likely get an update in the following months, and we're also committed to growing it with us over time. The gross salary for this position ranges from 70.000 to 100.000 GBP/year, depending on your assessed seniority level during the selection process. Please note that currently we are unable to support transfer or offer full sponsorship for Skilled Worker visas as we’re just setting foot into the UK. WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US? DATAPAO is a Data Engineering and AI company that covers the entire data transformation from architecture to implementation. Beyond delivering solutions, we also provide data and AI training and enablement. We are backed by Databricks - the creators of Apache Spark, and act as a delivery partner and training provider for them in Europe. Additionally, we are Microsoft Gold Partners in delivering cloud migration and data architecture on Azure. Our delivery partnerships enable us to work in a wide range of industries and with some of the most prominent global companies, such as Norsk-Hydro, Richter, Bayer, Schufa, GetYourGuide, TechnoAlpin, and Logically, to name just a few. As a training provider, we deliver onsite and online courses globally for Databricks and on our own. We have been teaching professionals at Apple, Amazon, Uber, Microsoft, T-Mobile, GE, Ericsson, and many more to improve their impact with data. For even more insights, check the links below: * Designing and Implementing a Real-time Data Lake with Dynamically Changing Schema (EN) by Máté Gulyás (2021, Spark AI Summit) * Productionising Machine Learning models (EN) by Máté Gulyás (2023, Mndwrk Event) * "Ha a data governance jól működik, az olyan, mint egy láthatatlan szupererő” (HU) by Máté Gulyás (2023, Com-Forth Zóna Podcast) You can also follow us on LinkedIn for all the good stuff or just hit our recruitment team at jobs@datapao.com We’re firm believers in scaling up a team without judgment or prejudice. What we really care about is working with the best people out there, no matter their background. And you should also not worry if you don't tick every box in the requirements. If you’re passionate about data and learning new things, you’ll fit right in, and we'd love to hear back from you. When we hear back from you, we'd like you to know that we are committed to your privacy and keeping your data safe. We do not share your data with any third parties (except the ones we use to run our recruitment process) and keep your application for two years unless you ask us otherwise. We use your data solely for recruitment purposes, such as letting you know about new career opportunities at DATAPAO and/or managing your application. But if you want to know more about how we store and manage your data, check our privacy policy.
About Euphoric: Euphoric builds AI-first employee benefits administration software for the world’s largest and most prestigious employers. Born out of Peppy Health — a fast-growing, category-defining Series B startup — we spun out in May 2025 to tackle a far bigger opportunity. Global employers spend $3–5 trillion on benefits every year. It’s their second-largest cost after payroll — yet the entire category is still running on legacy systems and outdated assumptions. The space is primed for transformation: despite its scale, it’s been almost completely overlooked by AI-first startups. Incumbents — including one U.S. heavyweight with $2B+ in annual revenue — are constrained by archaic tech stacks and can’t move fast enough to innovate. And this isn’t just a massive market — it’s genuine “tech for good.” Smarter benefits administration, richer analytics, and clearer communication have the power to directly improve the everyday lives, wellbeing, and financial security of millions of employees worldwide. We’re a sharp, high-velocity team with bold ambitions, obsessed with building category-defining technology and partnering with exceptional people who want their work to truly matter. We closed significant seed rounds in October 2025 & May 2026 and are building from a position of strength with a long cash runway. We've already secured contracts with several of the world's largest enterprises and are now preparing for rapid expansion as we scale the platform globally. The role: We’re looking for a Software Engineer to bring their ambition, creativity, and technical prowess to join our high-powered team to build the technology that powers the world’s first lovable, AI-native benefits platform. You’ll have real ownership, big targets, and a chance to help shape both the work you do and the company in general. We care less about traditional career paths and more about raw talent, bias for action, and how much fire you bring. What you’ll do: * Build AI-first features end-to-end: You’ll contribute to the design, deployment, and iteration of our next-generation benefits platform features that leverage personalization, experimentation, and AI/ML methods (e.g. agents/LLMs, recommender systems, reinforcement learning) to enhance user experience in a meaningful business domain. * Contribute across the tech stack: You’ll work in React (JavaScript/TypeScript) on the frontend and Python (FastAPI, SQLAlchemy) on the backend, shipping production-ready code and user-facing features in addition to innovative ML work. * Live on the cutting edge of AI tooling: You’ll help push the boundary of what’s feasible with modern AI-powered software development tools (Cursor, Windsurf), keep up with the regular drumbeat of AI advances, and find new and exciting ways to build and explore new features faster. * Participate in a fast-paced iterative environment: Collaborate closely with design, product, and beyond to deliver and iterate on impressive features and prototypes at world-class pace. * Keep code clean and well-tested: Maintain clean, efficient, and tested code with clear documentation for both peers and future reference. * Review, refine, and grow: Actively participate in peer reviews, CI/CD processes, and a growth-minded engineering culture, where you continuously seek to level up your technical skills. * Be a team player: Sometimes you’ll be iterating on ML pipelines; other times you’ll be refining a frontend component or fixing a tricky bug. We need someone who’s excited about the full product journey and moving together as one. Skills & experience: * Industry Experience (2+ years): Prior experience contributing to impactful products in fast-paced or startup environments, with an understanding of both scale and quality from larger tech organizations. * Hands-On Full Stack Skills: Proficiency in React/Typescript and/or Python (RESTful APIs, data pipelines), plus comfort with deploying and maintaining services on modern cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS or Azure also fine). * Applied AI/ML Skills: First-hand experience building and delivering AI/ML features to real users, and an insatiable curiosity to keep up with emerging technologies and trends * Team-Oriented Mindset: Strong communication skills for explaining complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences, and a passion for collaborating within cross-functional teams. * Passion and Pride in Shipping: A do-whatever-it-takes attitude to deliver against important business goals that help the entire team win * Pragmatic Best Practices: An overarching desire to build efficient, scalable, and maintainable code, while learning the tradeoffs between technical debt and delivery speed What we look for: We’re a great bunch but we have some "Euph" cultural non-negotiables. To do well here you will: * Thrive in fast-paced, feedback-rich environments * Take your work seriously, but not yourself * Be proactive, playful, and deeply curious * Want to build something that matters * Be willing to “do what it takes” What you’ll get: * Salary between £90k - £110k dependent on experience * Remote-first setup anywhere in the UK with optional shared work space pass and a hub in London * Apple devices and the best AI tooling * Private healthcare via Vitality * 3% matched pension contribution * Meaningful early-stage share opportunities * 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays * Career rocket fuel - real growth, real ownership, real impact * Regular R&D team off-sites - recent trips include Gdansk, Porto, Madrid, and Lisbon. Ready to join? Hit “apply” and tell us why.