Founding Engineer (£50,000-£60,000) at Fast-growing tech startup

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech startup in London is seeking a Founding Engineer to drive the development of core products and influence technical strategy. The role involves designing and deploying scalable solutions using Python and TypeScript, with significant growth potential. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in building software systems and thrive in dynamic environments. This position offers a unique chance to shape the technical culture and make a substantial impact on the company's success.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python and TypeScript in a professional setting.
• Proven ability to build and scale software systems from the ground up.
• Eagerness to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust features using Python and TypeScript.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and system design for a scalable platform.
• Drive best practices for code quality, testing, and operational excellence.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Software system scaling

Code quality best practices

Job description

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Founding Engineer

Salary: £50,000-£60,000

Description: Fast-growing tech startup

Job Description: Join an innovative early-stage tech startup as a Founding Engineer, playing a pivotal role in shaping our core product and technical architecture. You'll be instrumental in building scalable solutions from the ground up, contributing significantly to our growth and success. This is a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact and drive technical direction.

Location: London, UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• High impact opportunity to build core products from scratch and influence technical strategy
• Early-stage company, backed by early-stage investors, offering significant growth potential
• Chance to define the technical culture and contribute directly to the product vision

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and deploy robust features using Python and TypeScript
• Contribute to architectural decisions and system design for a scalable platform
• Drive best practices for code quality, testing, and operational excellence

The ideal candidate:

• Strong experience with Python and TypeScript in a professional setting
• Proven ability to build and scale software systems from the ground up
• Eagerness to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

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