Founding Senior Software Engineer — Shape the Product

Oliver Bernard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Oliver Bernard in London is seeking a Founding Software Engineer for an early-stage technology company. The role is at a formative stage, giving you a genuine say in product direction and a chance to shape the engineering architecture.

Candidates should have 5+ years in React and TypeScript, backend experience with Node.js or Python, and a track record of owning major product areas. Startup/high-autonomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with React and TypeScript.
• Strong backend experience with Node.js or Python.
• Proven track record of owning significant product areas.
• Experience in startup, scale-up or high-autonomy environment.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with AI-enabled products or data-heavy systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Turn ideas into production-grade software.
• Shape technical foundations and product direction.
• Collaborate closely with the founding team.
• Engage with customers and understand problems first-hand.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Node.js

Python

Product ownership

Communication

Tools

Node.js

Python

Job description

Oliver Bernard in London is seeking a Founding Software Engineer for an early-stage technology company. The role is at a formative stage, giving you a genuine say in product direction and a chance to shape the engineering architecture.

Candidates should have 5+ years in React and TypeScript, backend experience with Node.js or Python, and a track record of owning major product areas. Startup/high-autonomy experience is preferred.