Founding Engineer (£120k) at VC-backed tech startup

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-funded tech startup in London seeks a Founding Engineer to shape the technical direction and develop core products. You'll engage in hands-on JavaScript development, make architectural decisions, and eventually lead a new engineering team. The ideal candidate has experience in full-stack JavaScript, a track record of scaling teams, and a proactive mindset. Join to influence company culture and product development from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-stack JavaScript development with a strong understanding of web technologies.
• Ability to build and scale teams in a fast-paced startup environment.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for impactful products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust web applications using JavaScript.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and implement scalable solutions.
• Recruit, mentor, and build a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Full-stack JavaScript development

Web technologies

Team building and scaling

Proactive mindset

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

Founding Engineer

Salary: £120k

Company Description: VC-backed tech startup

Job Description: As a Founding Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in building the core product and shaping the technical direction of a rapidly growing startup. This role involves hands‑on JavaScript development, contributing to architectural decisions, and eventually leading and growing a new engineering team. You’ll have a significant impact on the product’s evolution and the company’s success from day one.

Location: London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Be a foundational member, influencing product, engineering, and company culture from the ground up.
• Join a well‑funded tech startup backed by top‑tier VCs, poised for significant market growth.
• Shape the future of the engineering team, with clear pathways to leadership and technical ownership.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and deploy robust web applications using JavaScript and modern frameworks.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and implement scalable solutions for core product features.
• Recruit, mentor, and build out a high‑performing engineering team as the company scales.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience in full‑stack JavaScript development, with a strong understanding of web technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale engineering teams in a fast‑paced startup environment.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for creating impactful products.

How to Apply

Step 1. Visit our website

Step 2. Click ‘Speak with Jack’

Step 3. Login with your LinkedIn profile

Step 4. Talk to Jack for 20 minutes so he can understand your experience and ambitions

Step 5. If the hiring manager would like to meet you, Jack will make the introduction