Back End Developer, Go focused, Product Engineer | B2C AI + Computer Vision Platform | Up to £1[...]

Owen Thomas; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering AI startup in the United Kingdom is seeking a Back End Developer focused on Golang to join their founding engineering team. You will work on building cutting-edge AI products while collaborating closely with the team to scale the platform. Successful candidates should have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on backend and frontend development, cloud deployment, and UX design. This role offers a salary range of £60,000 to £110,000, including equity and a flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Equity package

25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays

Medical & Dental cover

Learning & Development budget

Central London office with hybrid flexibility

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong backend experience in Golang or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience with frontend frameworks.
• Experience deploying to cloud environments.
• Deep knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality production code.
• Take ownership of end-to-end projects.
• Design and build reliable APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

backend development in Golang

frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)

system design

DevOps and cloud deployment (GCP, AWS, Azure)

UX design and implementation

communication skills

Tools

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

BigQuery

Job description

Back End Developer, Go focused, Product Engineer | B2C AI, Next-generation Commerce Platform | Up to £110k + Equity | London, Hybrid Flex

The Company :

This early-stage consumer AI start-up is building a next-generation platform that blends Computer Vision, real-time data processing, and a developer-first API to create entirely new digital experiences for millions of users. Their technology bridges content, AI, and commerce in a way that has not been done before.

They are backed by well-known investors, have signed their first major enterprise partnerships, and are now preparing for rapid product and engineering expansion.

You’ll be joining a deeply ambitious founding team of 7 (4 in engineering) who are scaling a high-performance, global product from the ground up.

If you want to build cutting-edge AI-powered products with huge consumer impact, this is the moment to join.

Responsibilities

• Write, maintain and ship high-quality production code across backend and frontend components
• Take full ownership of end-to-end projects, communicating clearly and working closely with product and founders
• Design and build reliable, performant APIs for internal platform teams and external customers
• Develop intuitive, user-focused features that align with product strategy
• Collaborate with designers, customers and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful updates
• Ensure systems are scalable, robust, and maintainable as usage grows
• Wear multiple hats in a fast-paced environment, contributing wherever needed
• Play a key role in shaping engineering culture and delivery standards

Requirements

• 2+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong backend experience in Golang, Node.js or similar languages
• Hands-on experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Experience building SDKs, libraries, or developer tools
• Strong understanding of system design for data-intensive or real-time applications
• Deep knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frontend architecture
• Familiar with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel)
• Experience deploying to cloud environments (GCP, AWS or Azure)
• Strong eye for UX and detail-oriented implementation
• Excellent communication skills and a high-ownership mindset
• Ability to operate autonomously with minimal hand-holding in a start-up environment

Nice to have

• Experience with LLMs or prompt engineering

What You’ll Be Working On

Join a founding engineering team building a new class of AI-driven consumer products.

You’ll help design and scale

• High-performance backend and data processing services
• Computer Vision–powered pipelines and intelligent matching systems
• Stable, secure client-facing APIs and developer SDKs
• Frontend interfaces for internal tooling and product experiences
• Full-stack features combining clean engineering with intuitive UX

Tech stack includes :

Golang, TypeScript, React, GCP, PostgreSQL, Python (scripting), BigQuery, plus modern tooling across the stack.

You’ll help define the architecture and engineering standards for a product expected to reach millions of users.

Culture & What They Value

The team prioritises personality and mindset as much as technical depth. They look for engineers who are :

• Hungry, curious, and excited to build
• Strong communicators
• Energised by early-stage ownership
• From interesting backgrounds with a bias for learning
• Positive, collaborative and enjoy working closely in person
• Not jaded by corporate environments - they want initiative-driven builders

High trust, high standards, low ego, and very little bureaucracy.

Visa sponsorship is available.

Interview Process

• Intro conversation with a founder - culture and communication
• Technical interview - practical problem solving and system design
• Product-focused interview with leadership
• Final conversation with the CEO

A fast, transparent process evaluating real engineering ability and team fit.

Remuneration

• Salary £60,000 – £110,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates)
• Equity package
• 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays (1 additional day added each year)
• Medical & Dental cover
• Learning & Development budget
• Central London office with hybrid flexibility

If you are keen to hear more about the Back End Developer, Go focused, Product Engineer | B2C AI, Next-generation Commerce Platform | Up to £110k + Equity | London, Hybrid Flex please apply with your updated CV and we will be in touch if it’s a good fit!