Founding Full Stack Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic early-stage start-up as a Founding Engineer, where you will have the unique opportunity to shape the product and tech stack from the ground up. This role offers the chance to own the full stack, from backend development using Python and FastAPI or Django to frontend work with React or Next.js. You'll collaborate closely with the founders, set the technical direction, and launch the MVP with speed and care. With a remote-first culture that values autonomy and influence, this position is perfect for someone eager to build impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Equity with ownership potential

Remote-first culture

Low-meeting environment

Autonomy and influence in decision-making

Qualifications

• 3+ Jahre Erfahrung in der Full-Stack-Entwicklung.
• Erfahrung mit Python (FastAPI, Django) und React (oder Next.js).

Responsibilities

• Verantwortung für den gesamten Stack: Backend (Python/FastAPI/Django) und Frontend (React/Next.js).
• Zusammenarbeit mit den Gründern an Produkt und Strategie.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Django

React

Next.js

Full-stack Development

Job description

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Join an early-stage start-up looking for their first Founding Engineer to help shape the product, tech stack, and culture from the ground up.

What you’ll do:

1. Own the full stack: from backend (Python/FastAPI/Django) to frontend (React/Next.js)
2. Build and launch our MVP with speed and care
3. Set technical direction, architecture, and best practices
4. Collaborate directly with the founders on product and strategy
5. Wear multiple hats in a fast-moving, zero-to-one environment

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in full-stack development
• Proficient in Python (FastAPI, Django) and React (or Next.js)
• Start-up mindset — you’re comfortable with ambiguity and fast iteration
• Experience shipping real-world products end to end
• Early-stage equity with massive ownership potential
• Autonomy and influence — your voice matters from Day 1
• Remote-first, async-friendly, low-meeting culture
• Build cool stuff that solves real problems