Founding Engineer: Python API & LLM, Hybrid, Equity

Client Server; Greater London, Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary to £115k

Equity

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Client Server seeks a Founding Engineer to own the design and development of cloud-native applications, primarily using Python and TypeScript. You will shape technical direction while working with AI technologies to deliver real-world solutions.

The role involves building from architecture to frontend, CI/CD, and Azure deployment, with strong ownership and startup pace. London/Cambridge hybrid, flexible WFH.

Qualifications

• Own the design and development of scalable cloud-native applications.
• Work across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture to deployment.
• Collaborate with the founding team to shape technical direction and engineering practices.
• Build with Python and TypeScript, leveraging AI technologies to create real-world solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend services and frontend work through to CI/CD.
• Architect solutions and drive implementation across teams.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to engineering culture.
• Ship high-quality software with emphasis on reliability and scalability.

Skills

Python

RESTful APIs

AI/LLMs

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

BSc Computer Science or related

MSc/PhD preferred

Tools

FastAPI

TypeScript

React

HTML5

CSS3

Azure

Job description

Client Server seeks a Founding Engineer to own the design and development of cloud-native applications, primarily using Python and TypeScript. You will shape technical direction while working with AI technologies to deliver real-world solutions.

The role involves building from architecture to frontend, CI/CD, and Azure deployment, with strong ownership and startup pace. London/Cambridge hybrid, flexible WFH.